Fanfare Heroica - Brian Balmages

This evocative fanfare is part of the exciting Measures of Success Performance Series and correlates with the very beginning of Book 1, Opus 3. Using limited ranges and no eighth notes in the winds, this is an ideal piece for first-year students. From the powerful opening statement to the inviting harmonic progressions that follow, you will be shocked that something this compelling can be so accessible to the youngest of students!

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Fanfare Nobilise - Roland Barrett

was commissioned by the Noblesville, Indiana bands in honor of the 150th anniversary of the school district. It features a bold and impactful opening statement followed by more stately but crisply articulated passages leading to a powerful and climactic ending. This original Roland Barrett composition will serve as a spectacular opener for your next concert. (3:15)

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Fanfare to Joy - Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. Michael Story

A contemporary setting of Beethoven's revered melody is scored in a fanfare-style that will certainly draw acclaim. Following the introductory statement, the arrangement builds with intensity and intricacy to a dramatic conclusion. Bold and magnificent, this setting will be a dynamic opening to any program! (2:43) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Fanfare, Processional and Recessional - Edward Elgar / arr. James D. Ployhar

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Fanfares - Bedrich Smetana / arr. Václav Nelhýbel

Fantasia (on "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair") - Mark Camphouse

Mark Camphouse weaves beautifully musical strains of the classic folk song in his Fantasia for concert band. This intimate and lyrical setting will challenge and inspire your band while exploring and celebrating our rich folk song heritage. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Fantasia and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 537 - Johann Sebastian Bach / scored for wind band by Donald Hunsberger

This work, originally written for organ, was the initial offering in the DHWL. The organ and the contemporary wind band share numerous timbre and sound projection properties as well as sharing philosophy and technique in organ registrations and in wind orchestration. Hunsberger, whose instrumentation closely follows concepts of organ registration, has created unique timbres and tonal couplings in the wind and brass sections throughout.

Fantasia and Fugue in G minor - Johann Sebastian Bach / arr. John Boyd

One of the many great masterpieces by J.S. Bach, these transcribed organ works (known as 'The Great' Fugue) are wonderful pieces to hear and play. Carefully edited for the colors available in wind bands, the works (most likely independently composed) offer lush chorales, hints of chromaticism, and, of course, the exciting dovetailing of many voices as the classic fugue unwinds until, finally, it concludes in a welcome cadence.

Fantasia for Christmas (based on "The Ukrainian Bell Carol")

From its quiet opening through its grand and sweeping cascades of sound, this very familiar seasonal carol experiences a complete and powerful transformation. The use of brilliant metal percussion complements the massive peaks of sound from the winds. This scoring is guaranteed to leave your audiences breathless. holiday concert closing selection. (3:19)

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Fantasia in C - Johann Sebastian Bach / arr. Jordan Sterk

This arrangement of the baroque organ work by Johann Sebastian Bach preserves all of the rhythms and style of the original, but transposes to the key of B-flat for more accessibility. (2:30)

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