Desert Overture Fanfare (Band Gr. 3.5)

Inspired by another of the composer's works, Desert Overture Fanfare opens with heroic brass fanfares interspersed with lyrical flowing lines in the wind section. After the opening material, we hear the main theme stated by horns and winds. This melody, evoking pride and nobility, is the basis for the entire composition.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: N/A
Level: 3.5 | Duration: 4:30

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (11"x17" spiral bound)

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium B.C.
B-flat Euphonium T.C.
Tuba 1 & 2
String Bass

Timpani (4 drums)
Mallets: Glockenspiel, Marimba
Percussion 1 & 2: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 3 & 4: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal
Percussion 5: Triangle

Program Notes
Desert Overture Fanfare was inspired by the spirit of the Desert Overture Wind Symphony. This outstanding ensemble is conducted by Scott Helms and was commissioned for them by Robert D. Lynn. The piece opens with heroic brass fanfares interspersed with lyrical flowing lines in the wind section. After the opening material, we hear the main theme stated by horns and winds. This melody, evoking pride and nobility, is the basis for the entire composition. The middle section is enhanced by sweeping, robust melodies and evocative rhythms. After a brief transition, the main theme is recapitulated by the full brass section accompanied by a rhythmic ostinato in the winds. Blazing forth with full brass fanfares reminiscent of the opening material, the work comes to a brilliant close.