Style
Bold • Majestic • Energetic
AT A GLANCE
Selected Performances & Recognition
IHS 56 Conference
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Arkansas
What Makes It Unique
Traditional fanfare gestures are contrasted with nimble exchanges between individual players, creating a dialogue between powerful ensemble writing and chamber-like precision.
Musical Influences
John Williams – Olympic Fanfare and Theme
Paul Dukas – Fanfare pour précéder La Péri
Aaron Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man
Giovanni Gabrieli
Why I Wrote This Piece
Commissioned for the International Horn Symposium to function equally well as a large horn choir work or a simple sextet.
PROGRAM NOTE
Horizon Fanfare is a composition that captures the essence of conferences like the 56th International Horn Symposium for which it was commissioned.
The piece begins with a vibrant celebration, symbolizing musicians gathering from various parts of the world. Following this, a brief exchange of sixteenth note groupings between high and low horns represents a dialogue, reflecting the exchange of ideas and experiences typical of such symposiums.
Throughout the middle section, the recurring sixteenth note motif signifies contemplation on the newfound knowledge and insights gained during the symposium.
Finally, the opening fanfare returns with renewed joy from a reinvigorated sense of enthusiasm and inspiration.
The title, Horizon Fanfare reflects the theme of IHS 56 (“Horns on the Horizon”) and encapsulates the spirit of the composition, highlighting the expansive horizon of possibilities in music and collaboration.
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