Philharmonic Fanfare, for saxophone ensemble

by Gina Gillie

$31

Philharmonic Fanfare (2019) was commissioned by Adam Stern and the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra and was written as a symphonic fanfare for the Seattle Philharmonic's 75th anniversary celebration.  The piece, originally scored for an orchestral brass section, employs quartal harmony, snappy fanfare rhythms and flowing melodies.  The opening seven-note motif represents the letters in "Seattle," and this motif weaves in and out of the contrasting melodies throughout the duration of the fanfare.  Exciting and uplifting, this fanfare is scored for three soprano saxophones (alternate part: alto sax for 3rd soprano), three alto saxophones, three tenor saxophones, two baritone saxophones, and one bass saxophone.
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​Performance time: Approx: 3:55