Fanfare and Festival - Robert Sheldon

by Robert Sheldon is a bright and tuneful opener that makes a bold statement, yet is playable by the youngest of bands. This pieces uses only the first six notes taught, no dotted rhythms and no rolls in the percussion! (2:05) Correlated to , Level 4. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Fanfare and Festive Hymn - Naoya Wada

"Fanfare and Festive Hymn" uses only the first six notes of the B-flat major scale making the piece accessible in the first year of study. The forceful fanfare leads to a lyrical theme, and ends with a fanfare theme again.

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Fanfare and Fireworks - Brian Balmages

If you are looking for a piece that works with band alone or with band and strings combined, look no further! The opening measures make a rousing statement as brilliant chords soar from the ensemble. Unlike many works at this level that use flexible instrumentation, this work utilizes extensive cues to preserve its exciting and unique textures while keeping the work accessible for a variety of instrument combinations. Heroic and triumphant!

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Fanfare and Jubilation - Roland Barrett

A bold, brassy fanfare opens this short energetic work that is perfect as an opener or encore piece. With no tempo changes, the piece constantly builds in both dynamic and energy. As percussion takes over, the fanfare builds one final time as it is layered with the theme of jubilation in a spectacular and dramatic ending!

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Fanfare and Modal Apparitions - Roland Barrett

A powerful and dramatic opening statement gives way to a series of apparitions, each one bringing its own set of stylistic changes affording each member of the band to participate, before finally culminating in a bold and emphatic concluding section. This piece serves well for contests and concerts. A distinctive addition to the developing band literature.

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Fanfare and Processional on an Old English Carol - Robert W. Smith

Based on the English carol "Adeste Fidelis," this sparkling new setting was written as an opener for a holiday concert or pageant. With Robert W. Smith's highly inventive trademark use of percussion and soaring wind lines, this work will effectively launch any concert performance. Highest energy! (3:20)

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Fanfare Esprit - Ty Watson

This is an exciting piece based on the Welsh hymn Cwm Rhondda. Fanfares in the trumpets and woodwind descants float over the stately tune. The melody flows throughout the ensemble ranging from a smooth lyrical statement of the theme to a brilliant marcato feel. This would make a great opening to a concert.

Fanfare Fantastique - Robert W. Smith

Written as an opener for your beginning band concert, Fanfare Fantastique is bold, exciting and aggressive work that will clearly make a strong musical statement. Active percussion combined with powerful melodic lines in the brass and woodwinds, this new contemporary classic by Robert W. Smith will make your young band sound mature and artistically accomplished. Appropriate for any concert or festival performance.Original Item#: RWS-2040-00

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Fanfare for a Holiday Celebration

Looking for the perfect opening or closing selection for your holiday program---well look no further! "Fanfare for a Holiday Celebration" is a gallant musical statement based upon holiday favorites. Beginning with "Joy to The World," Robert W. Smith has crafted a festive setting of "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" before returning to the fanfare for the majestic conclusions. Scored in a bold fanfare format, your audience will take note from the downbeat. Program it as a closer and there'll be no question . . . the holiday season is here!

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Fanfare for a New Age - Michael Story

Bold and spectacular, this concert or contest opener will grab the attention of your audience. Opening with a striking musical salute, the rhythmic ostinato is established with the woodwinds and mallets developing the foundation for the charming melody which traverses each instrument family. A real winner! (2:11)

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