Fanfare for a Golden Sky

Scott Boerma

General Info

Year: 2003
Duration: c. 2:55
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Neil A. Kjos
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $80.00 | Score Only (print) - $8.00

Instrumentation

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

Anvil
Bass Drum
Chimes
Crash Cymbals
Slapstick
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Triangle
Vibraphone
Xylophone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Composer Scott Boerma brings his expertise in arranging for famous drum & bugle corps to the concert band hall in this intense and powerful concert opener. Based on a five-note motive, the fanfare remains hopeful and optimistic throughout its many stormy episodes.

- Program Note from publisher

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
Audio CD: William Mason High School Wind Symphony (Robert C. Bass, Jr., conductor) - 2004

State Ratings

Indiana: ISSMA SENIOR BAND GROUP I

Performances

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Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) Symphonic Band (Kirk Saville, conductor) – 12 December 2019
Interlochen Center for the Arts (Michigan) Adult Band Camp (Tom Riccobono, conductor) - 11 August 2019
Michigan State University (East Lansing) Concert Band (David Thornton, conductor) – 19 April 2017
Spartan Youth Wind Orchestra – 17 April 2011
William Mason (Mason, Ohio) High School Wind Symphony (Robert C. Bass, Jr., conductor) – 17 December 2004 (2004 Midwest Clinic)

Works for Winds by This Composer

Resources

Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Scott Boerma." Accessed 11 April 2017