Fanfare and Processional

Fanfare and Processional opens dramatically with unison trumpets and percussion. It quickly builds with intensity as the low brass enter and the woodwinds join in with a flourish. After the fanfare a majestic and dignified melody is introduced by the clarinets. The characteristic strength of the music continues to grow until the final climax is reached.

Genre: Young Band Series | # of Players: Standard
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 2:20

Instrumentation
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Alto Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2
Euphonium
Tuba

Mallets
Drums
Percussion
Timpani

Program Notes
Originally written fot the composer's school band, Fanfare and Processional is based on a five note motif which first appears in the trumpets. The motif was taken from a logo designed, for the band's casual windcheater uniform, by one of the band members. Fanfare and Processional opens dramatically with unison trumpts and percussion. It quickly builds with intensity as the low brass enter and the woodwinds join in with a flourish. After the fanfare a majestic and dignified melody is introduced by the clarinets. The characteristic strength of the music continues to grow until the final climax is reached.