Fantasy on a Hebrew Folk Song - Gerald Oswald

If there's one Hebrew folk song that's known the world over, it's Hava Nagila. The title translated means 'let us be happy'. The melody of this festive song - often sung at Jewish weddings - comes originally from a Romanian folk song. This rousing arrangement is sure to get your audience tapping their toes or singing along!

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Fantasy On A Hymn Tune - David Gorham

This excellent setting begins very slowly and quietly, and develops through a variety of colorful orchestrations which take us to a full tutti statement leading to a faster, more rhythmic section as the fantasy develops. (4:50)

Fantasy On A Japanese Folk Song - Samuel R. Hazo

A tour de force of exotic sounds and emotional design, this major work from Samuel Hazo will leave your audiences breathless. Based on the hauntingly beautiful Sunayama, this composition tells a story of the inner conflict of a Japanese girl who falls in love with an American. She is torn between a life with him in America and her longing for the culture of her childhood. From time to time she plays a music box given to her by her parents (Sunayama theme), bringing a flood of homeland memories. The composer weaves together a tapestry of sounds and moods as the piece builds to a fulfilling climax of musical drama and power. Dur: 5:30 (Includes Full Performance CD)

Fantasy on a Mountain Song - William Himes

The unique writing style of William Himes is showcased here as he takes the simplest of folk songs and transforms it into a feast for the senses. The basic melody takes on a more insistent guise as melodic fragments graduallygrow, morph and unite, launching into a relentless rhythm that leads to the breathtaking finale. Directors who know Mr. Himes' work want to add every new concert band piece he publishes to their basic library - you'll wantthis one too.

Fantasy On A Russian air - Johnnie Vinson

Based on a familiar folk tune, Johnnie Vinson has created an appealling set of variations with an occasional nod to Beethoven, who used the same melody in his Theme and Variations for flute and piano (Op. 107, No. 7). With each variation featuring a different section of the band, this work utilizes a mixture of contrasting meters and styles. Dur: 4:00

Fantasy on a Slavic Theme

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Fantasy on a Theme by Samuel Barber - Barry E. Kopetz

Barry E. Kopetz' Fantasy On A Theme By Samuel Barber. Score and parts for Orchestra. The basis for this composition is the beautiful legato theme from Barber's 'Overture to the School for Scandal.'

Fantasy on a Theme by Samuel Barber - Samuel Barber

Based on Samuel Barber's Overture to the School for Scandal, wind band craftsman Richard Saucedo takes the distinctive and haunting lyrical theme and weaves it into a varied and rewarding concert setting. Beautifully scored!(Grade 3) (2:45)

Fantasy On A Welsh Folksong - Robert E. Foster

A beautiful treatment of the well-known Welsh folksong, All Through the Night, this work features chorale settings of this theme through the various brass and woodwind choirs as it builds and develops. There is an exciting climax utilizing the resources and power of the entire band before a return to the quiet, serene and effective ending.

Fantasy on a Western Theme - Mike Hannickel

Terrific composition! Built on the classic folk song melody "The Streets of Laredo", you'll feel as if you've just stepped of the stagecoach with this lively western styled number by Mike Hannickel. Very Unique!

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