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Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: John Williams Arranger: Steve Sykes
The Liberty Fanfare is one of John Williams’ lesser-known works, simply because it is not a film theme! In fact, the orchestral original was written for the re-opening of the Statue of Liberty following extensive repairs. This took place 4th July 1986, hence the music’s sense of celebration and national pride.
Brass Band Grade 4
Duration: 5 minutes.
Grade equivalents for Brass Band test-pieces where there is considerable overlap at the higher levels, depending on the level of competition (local, regional or national):
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: John Williams Arranger: Philip Sparke
Click on MORE DETAILS to listen to an audio extract and view the Solo Cornet part.
Liberty Fanfare follows the successful pattern that John Williams has made his own in a series of ceremonial fanfares. The grandeur and energy that are heard in this exciting short work form a juxtaposition and eventual combination of lively fanfare figures together with broader theme, It’s concise form and simple directness makes a bold opening statement for any concert.
Grade: 2+ Performance Time: 4:40 If you enjoyed listening to this audio extract, you can buy the full performance CD on this website. The CD is "KALEIDOSCOPE" with Foden's Richardson Band conducted by Richard Evans.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Richard Wagner Arranger: Philip Harper
Part of the six movement ROMEO and JULIET Suite by Philip Harper
Philip Harper has arranged the closing moments of the famous 'Love Death' from Wagner's opera Tristan and Isolde which builds to an immense climax before subsiding into tranquility and calm to close.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Paul Lovatt Cooper
The Life Within was commissioned by Carole Crompton on behalf of Shirebrook Town Council,supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. It is a grand finale work. Circa 11.30 Section: 2+