Fandango

Frank S. Perkins

General Info

Year: 1952 / 1954
Duration: c. 3:55
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts - Out of print.

For availability information, see Discussion tab, above.

Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
D-flat Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
B-flat Trumpet
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion, including:

Bass Drum
Bells
Castanets
Crash Cymbals
Maracas
Snare Drum
Vibraphone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

The Fandango is a song and dance that originated in Spain and Portugal in the early 18th century. By the end of the 18th century, it had become popular as an instrumental form for serious composers. Set in waltz time, the dance is usually accompanied by castanets, and descending harmonic progression of chords. The dance itself expresses the passion of the dancers, who often taunt each other by following the other’s steps or by using gestures. Therefore, it is synonymous with a quarrel or an argument. Many variations of the dance began to spring up as its popularity hit Europe’s courts. The big fandangos often started slowly and gradually increased in speed. The little fandangos were much more lively and festive. Frank Perkins’s version is a "fandango grande."

- Program Note from Cypress Symphonic Band concert program, 25 September 2016

Media

Audio CD: Dallas Wind Symphony (Howard Dunn, conductor)

State Ratings

Tennessee: IV

Performances

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Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant) Symphony Band (Robert Lidahl, conductor) - 18 April 2023
Santa Ynez Valley (Los Olivos, Calif.) Wind Ensemble (Sharon Jeskey, conductor) - 13 November 2022
James Madison University (Harrisonburg, Va.) Concert Band (Scott Rikkers, conductor) - 24 March 2022
Heart of Texas Concert Band (San Antonio) (Chase Failing, conductor) - 23 July 2021 (TBA Convention)
Wayne (Neb.) State College Wind Ensemble (David Bennett, conductor) - 20 April 2021
Henderson State University (Arkadelphia, Ark.) Wind Ensemble (Shaun Popp, conductor) - 18 October 2020
Johnson City (Tenn.) Community Concert Band (Christian Zembower, conductor) - 7 October 2019
University of Wyoming (Laramie) Wind Symphony (Robert Belser, conductor) – 26 September 2019
Wisconsin Lutheran College (Milwaukee) Concert Band (Terry S. Treuden, conductor) – 10 May 2019
Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble (Oneonta, N.Y.) (Scott Rabeler, conductor)– 28 April 2019
Austin (Tx.) Symphonic Band (Richard Floyd, conductor) – 31 March 2019
Lone Star Wind Orchestra (Dallas, Tx.) (Brett Penshorn, conductor) – 24 March 2019
Grafton (Va.) High School Band (Darren Kirsch, conductor) – 3 December 2018
University of North Texas (Denton) Wind Ensemble (Nicholas E. Williams, conductor) – 29 November 2018
Kishwaukee Concert Band (Dekalb,Ill.) (Dave Lehman, conductor) – 14 October 2018
Virginia Tech (Blacksburg) Symphony Band (Dave McKee & Chad Reep, conductor) – 7 October 2018
United States Coast Guard Band (New London, Conn.) (Adam Williamson, conductor) - 29 July 2018
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) Varsity Band (James Fritz, conductor) – 18 April 2018
Virginia Tech (Blacksburg) Symphony Band (Dave McKee, conductor) – 18 February 2018
Peninsula Symphonic Band (Palo Alto, Calif.) (Jason McChristian, conductor) - 13 August 2017
Michigan State University (East Lansing) Alumni Band – 30 April 2017

Works for Winds by This Composer

Fandango (arr. Werle) (1952/1954)

Resources

Perkins, F.; Werle, F. (1954). Fandango [score]. Mills Music: New York.