Gillock's "Festive Piece" (Festival) is marked "In early classic style," requiring performance with an awareness of the stylistic characteristics of the Baroque to early Classical periods. Maintaining a consistent tempo is fundamental; suppressing fluctuations in tempo and preserving a clear rhythm within the beat are crucial. Although the same rhythm repeats in two-measure units, variations in dynamics and chord changes add diverse expressions to the music.

From the right hand in measure 8, a sequence begins, developing successively from B-flat major. Place particular emphasis on notes marked with tenuto, striving for the descending lines to sound natural. Measures 15-18 form a cadence, structuring the music to conclude temporarily.

Subsequently, the opening motif reappears, this time in A minor, changing its character to a more powerful and concise impression. Following this, a sequence also appears here, starting from F major and conveying a somewhat calmer timbre, different from the previous one. At the end of the sequence, "poco allargando" is indicated; performing by taking ample time and expanding the music will result in a majestic impression.

In the final six measures, attention to the breaks in slurs is necessary. While clearly articulating each phrase, strive to delineate a well-defined musical contour. Overall, by valuing the style and keenly perceiving the structural changes as you proceed, the performance will convey the composer's intent more clearly.