Fanfares are some of the most engaging and musically rewarding works to play. With powerful intros, heroic melodies, bright brass hits and,sweeping wooodwind lines, these pieces are great for kicking off, or sometimes closing, the evening with a bang. And these ones are all BRAND NEW for 2024 from some great composers and publishers. The goal with these videos is only to give you a small sample of the Editors Choice selections and get your creativity going and inspire you to get some great music. Remember – all of the titles we go over today we will link in the reaction below and there will be direct links to the entire EC Library and of course – jwpepper.com as well – since we offer LOTS of other things band directors need!
Fanfare Esprit
Carol Brittin Chambers – Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
Want to thrill your audience with a spirited musical experience? Look no further! The opening burst pulls you them and it never lets them go. This piece will transport listeners to a world of classic fanfares with a twist, featuring lush melodies and intricate rhythms. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating musical journey!
Starts at 00:56
Ripple Effect
Jack Wilds – MakeMusic Publications
This exciting opener is brimming with energy as the main motive bursts onto the scene. Written to honor a teacher’s legacy, the piece uses colorful orchestration, active percussion writing, and creative motivic development to portray the endless ripple effect generated by a single master teacher. (2:00)
Starts at 1:44
Courageous Spirit
Michael Kamuf – Alfred Publishing Belwin Division
A musical celebration of the bravery we summon in the face of uncertainty, this piece features bold and contrasting melodies. It’s an ideal choice to reinforce slurs and accents with your students. The work also provides an opportunity to support and explore the SEL competency of Responsible Decision-Making during rehearsals. Whether as an opening or closing selection, this piece is perfect for your next concert!
Starts at 2:43
infinite possibilities
Randall Standridge – Randall Standridge Music, LLC
Positivity and energy are on full display in this dazzling work. Written in a fast 3/4 meter, this energetic work for young band utilizes catchy rhythms and soaring melodies to evoke a feeling that anything is possible! With careful attention to range and engaging parts for all players, it’s sure to be a favorite with performers and audiences alike!
Starts at 3:30
Full Force Fanfare
Tyler Arcari – Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
In this electrifying and dynamic tour de force for young band, pure excitement from the start leads to a wonderful short lyrical section in the middle, making this fanfare the “Full” experience. Students will want to play this one over and over!
Starts at 4:17
Incandescent Sky
Robert Sheldon – Wingert-Jones Publications
This sparkling concert overture opens with a majestic fanfare that leads to the buoyant main theme in 12/8 time. A lyrical contrasting section is as rich in melodic content as it is passion. In a modified rondo form, a variation of the main theme is restated before returning to the opening fanfare and a rousing conclusion.
Starts at 5:07
