Fandango: For Solo Trumpet, Trombone and Wind Symphony

Joseph Turrin

General Info

Year: 1999
Duration: c. 6:30
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Cost: Score and Parts - $140.00 | Score Only - $40.00

Instrumentation

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

Bass Drum
Castanet
Claves
Crash Cymbal
Glockenspiel
Shaker
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tubular Bell
Xylophone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Written on commission in 2000 for the University of New Mexico Wind Symphony for Philip Smith and Joseph Alessi, this six-minute piece explores the rhythmic, melodic and syncopated elements of the Spanish fandango dance form (a lively dance in triple time for two dancers).

The work divides itself into three sections: The first is a combination of lively melodic and articulated interplay between the trumpet, trombone and wind symphony. There is a stately chorale in the woodwinds that opens section two. The trombone adds itself to this material, culminating in a short cadenza leading into the third section. Section three is a basic recap of the opening material, but this time the soloists work the themes into a canon. There is a brief return of the chorale, this time for full ensemble, and then a fast coda reiterating the work's various rhythmic elements.

- Program Note by composer

Fandango (2002) was conceived in 1999. Turrin had two special soloists in mind, Phil Smith and Joseph Alessi, the principal trumpet (at that time) and principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic.

Traditionally a Spanish couple’s dance accompanied by guitar and castanets, this updated Fandango alternates soaring melodies with danceable rhythms, showcasing the trumpet and trombone as musical dance partners.

- Program Note from University of North Texas Wind Ensemble concert program, 16 February 2017

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
Audio CD: Cobb Wind Symphony (Alfred Watkins, conductor; Chris Martin, trumpet; Colin Williams, trombone)) – 2003
Audio CD: Roxbury High School Wind Symphony (Todd Nichols, conductor; Philip Smith, trumpet; Joseph Alessi, trombone))
Audio CD: University of New Mexico Wind Symphony (Eric Rombach-Kendall, conductor; Joseph Alessi, trombone; Philip Smith, trumpet) - 2000

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

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North Hardin High School (Radcliff, Ky.) Wind Symphony (John Cody Birdwell conductor; Caleb Hudson, trumpet; Achilles Liarmakopoulos, trombone) - 15 December 2021 (2021 Midwest Clinic)
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) Wind Ensemble (Damon Talley, conductor; Hana Beloglavec and Matthew Vangjel, soloists) - 30 November 2021
University of Florida (Gainesville) Symphonic Band (John Watkins Jr., conductor; Randolph Lee, trumpet; Jemmie Robinson, trombone) – 21 November 2019
North Hills High School (Pittsburgh, Penn.) Wind Ensemble (Len Lavelle, conductor) - 4 April 2019
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) Concert Band (Courtney Snyder, conductor; Bill Campbell, trumpet; David Jackson, trombone) – 5 December 2018
U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West (Sacramento, Calif.) (Vu Nguyen, conductor; George Brahler, trumpet; Gary Jones, trombone) - 17 February 2018 (2018 CASMEC Conference, San Jose)
Blackburn High School (Victoria, Aus.) Symphonic Band (Jemima Bunn, conductor; Nicholas Meyer, trombone; Benjamin Sametz, trumpet) - 20 December 2017 (2017 Midwest Clinic)
University of North Texas (Denton) Wind Ensemble (Nicholas E. Williams, conductor; John Holt, trumpet; Tony Baker, trombone) – 16 February 2017
United States Marine Band (Washington, D.C.) (Michelle A. Rakers, conductor; Brandon Eubank, trumpet; Daniel Brady, trombone) - 3 August 2016
Sinfónica de Alientos de la Policía Federal (Mexico City) (Jacques Mauger, trombone; Faustino diaz, trumpet) - 2014
Roxbury High School (Succasunna, N.J.) Wind Symphony (Todd Nichols, conductor; Philip Smith, trumpet; Joseph Alessi, trombone) – 18 December 2008 (2008 Midwest Clinic)
Cobb Wind Symphony (Marietta, Ga.) (Alfred L. Watkins, conductor; Chris Martin, trumpet; Colin Williams, trombone) – 20 December 2003 (2003 Midwest Clinic)

Works for Winds by This Composer

and yet your touch upon them will not pass (2021)
Arabesque (1990/2004)
Celebration (2010)
Ceremonial Prelude for Brass Choir (2010)
Chronicles (2000)
Concert Processional (2011)
Concertino for 11 Instruments and Wind Ensemble (2011)
Dedication for Band (2009)
Equinox (2010)
Fandango: For Solo Trumpet, Trombone and Wind Symphony (1999)
Fanfare and Prelude (2008/2010)
Hemispheres (2002)
High Flight (2008)
Hope Alive (2000)
Illuminations (2004)
Invocation (1992)
Jazzalogue No 1 (1997/2002)
Labyrinth (2011)
Lullaby for Noah (2008)
Masquerade (2012)
Monologues (2010)
Nessum Dorma (as arranger) (1926/2010)
Quadrille (2002)
Regiment of Heroes March (2016)
Ritual. See: Soundings for Band (1997)
Sandia Crest (2013)
Scarecrow Overture (2009)
Serenade Romantic (1982)
The Sounding of the Call (2014)
Soundings for Band (1997)
- Ritual (2011)
Triptych for Trumpet and Trombone (2023)
Two Sketches for Band (1998)
Zarabanda (1998)

Resources

Joseph Turrin website Accessed 12 September 2021
Turrin, J. (1999). Fandango: For Solo Trumpet, Trombone and Wind Symphony [score]. C. Alan: Greensboro, N.C.