Carnegie Anthem: Baritone/Euphonium
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Carnegie Anthem: Baritone/Euphonium

By William Owens

Grade: 3.5

Item: 98-PC-DB1534_BBC1
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Open your concert with this short and incredibly dynamic fanfare that hits the ground running and does not let up until the final chord is ringing in the concert hall! Premiered in the world class Carnegie Hall, this work is harmonically rich, tuneful and exciting. A fantastic way to open a program!

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Series: FJH Concert Band
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU: 98-PC-DB1534_BBC1

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About the Composer: William Owens

William Owens

William Owens has shaped the young band repertoire through three decades of prolific composition. A Chicago-trained musician and former Texas band director, he brings deep classroom experience to every score he writes, resulting in over 300 published works for concert band, string orchestra, and chamber ensembles. His music appears on festival and contest lists across North America and has been studied in music education curricula for its balance of musicality and practical teachability.

Recognized by his alma mater VanderCook College of Music as a Distinguished Alumnus and honored by the Texas Bandmasters Association, Owens has received commissions from major regional and national organizations. His membership in ASCAP and Phi Beta Mu reflects his standing among peers who value both compositional craft and educational service. Since stepping away from full-time teaching in 2014, he continues to compose and work as a clinician, drawing on a career that demonstrates what young musicians are truly capable of achieving.

Why we love this

This fanfare accomplishes what many opening pieces attempt but few achieve: it grabs attention immediately without sacrificing musicality. The harmonic sophistication at Grade 3.5 sets it apart from routine contest openers, and the relentless energy means your band will finish the piece feeling accomplished rather than used up. Its Carnegie Hall premiere signals quality that translates directly into ensemble confidence.

What to expect

Bright, urgent, and anthemic. This is music that launches a program with purpose; listeners recognize immediately that something substantial is underway. The harmonic language keeps it fresh and thoughtful rather than purely bombastic, so it engages the ear even as it energizes the room.

Who it's for

Concert bands at Grade 3.5 level seeking an opening that commands attention and establishes professional energy. Directors looking for a piece that works equally well in festival rotation, contest programming, or concert performance will find a reliable choice here.

How to get the most out of it

  • Set a crisp, unwavering tempo from the downbeat; this piece lives on momentum, so any hesitation in the opening measures will undermine the drive.
  • Balance the melodic voices carefully across sections so the tune emerges clearly even when harmonic textures thicken; avoid letting accompaniment figures muddy the uppermost line.
  • Rehearse the final chord with attention to the release; the ending should ring as a decisive statement, not fade away.

How to use it

Program this as your opening number to establish concert tone and hold audience focus from the first moment. Its brevity and high impact also make it effective as a pre-contest warmup or as the lead piece in a festival rotation where a strong first impression matters.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining steady ensemble tempo and rhythmic precision under fast, driving material
  • Balancing melodic clarity against harmonic accompaniment
  • Executing controlled attacks and releases in a fanfare context
  • Reading advanced harmonic structures at the Grade 3.5 level

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