"Music for Festivals" by Pavel Stanék was first produced at the Week of New Music im Prague in autumn 1984, performed by the Czech Army Central Band.
The festive fanfares opening it are followed by a lively melody with an alternating quaver rhythm.
The middle part is a slow one with a sweeping melody and long phrases.
In the final part the festive introductory motive recurs.
Selected Piece - Free Choice Category at GMBC (Genève Music Band Contest) 2020