Fanfare X (Band Gr. 4)

An exciting way to kick off a concert or festival, Fanfare X challenges every section in the band to put their heart and soul into the performance! Starting with a timpani solo, it quickly transitions into bold, rhythmic statements leading into a chorale-like section, then returns for the powerful conclusion. This is a great feature for your band and percussion section that the audience will love.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Ruby Band Series
Level: 4 | Duration: 3:30

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score

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

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
B-flat Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani [3 drums: 32", 29", 26"]
Alternate Timpani [3 drums: 29", 26", 23"]
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2: Suspended Cymbal, Hi-Hat, Tam-Tam, 2 Concert Toms
Xylophone & Bells
Marimba [4-octave]

Program Notes
Fanfare X was written to celebrate coming out of the Covid years and returning to the thrill of making music with full groups again. From the opening timpani solo to the final note, this piece announces: “We’re back!” The piece is dedicated to percussionist Ron Sikes and his outstanding band program at Jefferson R7 High School in Missouri.