DANIEL BASFORD - COMPOSER & ARRANGER

Xavier Fanfare

2004, rev. 2013. Published by Lovebird Music. Duration 2'30" approx.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First performance - May 2004, Royal Northern College of Music Brass Band, cond. John Miller

 

"A very effectively scored work with interest in all parts."

 

Scoring

Standard Brass Band

 

Timpani (3 drums)

Percussion (3 players): Tubular Bells, Tam-tam, Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Anvil, Triangle, Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal

 

Organ (ad lib.)

 

Programme Note

Based on the hymn tune 'Xavier', this fanfare is a fast and rhythmic concert opener.