The Continental Overture was commissioned by the California Band Directors Association [CBDA] and was premiered on February 23rd 1997 at the 40th annual CBDA Conference in Bakersfield [CA] by the California All State Symphonic Band, conducted by the composer. It is a short, dynamic work full of energy and spirit, with a melodic middle section and a spectacular ending. The composer does not try to hide his continental roots: several influences by some of the great European composers can be recognised.
| Instrument | Big Band & Concert Band |
| Genre (Fx Pop, Rock, Barn m.m.) | Koncert |
| Typ (fx Lärobok, samling m.m.) | Partitur og stämmor |
| Niveau | Medium |
| Media | Noter |
| Serie | 64 |
| Bidragsgivare | de Meij, Johan(Composer) |
| ISMN | 9790035035351 |