Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra

Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra is a Canadian documentary from the year 1984.

Action

The film introduces the choir and orchestra of a small town. It highlights the passion of the musicians, the imaginative methods to improve the skills and the sense of community. Also, the variety of different characters is shown. So in this ensemble all groups are represented, from students to retirees, from the businessman to the farmer. The group is held together by the enthusiastic orchestra conductor entraining all with his passion for music.

Awards

1986, the film was nominated in the category of Best Short Documentary Oscar.

Background

The premiere of the film took place in 1984 in Canada.