Dakota Fanfare: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$90.00 USD

Dakota Fanfare: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Dakota Fanfare: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1423
Price: 90.00 USD
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By Erik Morales

Grade: 5

Item: 98-B1423

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Explode into a flurry of sound with this riveting work based on a driving rhythmic pulse. Incredible trumpet flourishes open the work (and are surprisingly easy to play as they alternate strictly between first and open fingerings!) before the woodwinds take over to state the infectious main theme. After a whirlwind of meter changes and ensemble hits, the music returns to the opening material before a dramatic and intense accelerando, bringing the fanfare to a fiery conclusion. Stunning!

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Series: FJH Symphonic Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398225873

SKU: 98-B1423

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About the Composer: Erik Morales

Erik Morales was born in New York City in 1966 and developed his compositional voice across multiple genres: classical, jazz, and commercial music. His career took root when his high school band director commissioned arrangements in 1985, a decision that launched decades of work in educational publishing. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette (1989) and studied composition at Florida International University.

With over 150 published works spanning wind ensembles, orchestras, jazz groups, and chamber settings, Morales has built a reputation for balancing artistic integrity with pedagogical clarity. His trumpet writing is particularly distinguished; his ensemble works have earned first place at the National Trumpet Competitions (2006, 2008), and his Concerto for Trumpet in C and Piano premiered at the 2009 International Trumpet Guild conference. He was inducted into the Louisiana Association for Jazz Education's Hall of Fame in 2016 and continues to receive commissions from schools and organizations nationwide.

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Why we love this

Morales writes with a keen understanding of what Grade 5 trumpets can do brilliantly. The opening flourishes may sound audacious, but they live entirely in the first valve and open fingerings, making them accessible without sacrificing the dazzle. The harmonic language and rhythmic drive feel fresh and purpose-built for a contest or festival setting, yet the piece never asks more of your ensemble than it can deliver.

What to expect

Dakota Fanfare announces itself with brass brilliance and forward momentum, then pivots to a memorable melodic statement that catches your ear immediately. The meter shifts and ensemble hits create a sense of controlled turbulence, building toward a finale that accelerates into a satisfying, fiery peak.

Who it's for

This work suits high school or upper middle school concert bands ready for Grade 5 difficulty and eager to program something energetic and contemporary. Ensembles preparing for festivals or contests will find a piece that showcases precision, ensemble cohesion, and the ability to navigate rhythmic variety within a musically coherent frame.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the rhythmic pulse firmly in the opening fanfare section. The trumpet figures derive their impact from precision, not speed; lock the articulation across the section before you worry about velocity.
Mark the meter changes clearly in rehearsal. The "whirlwind" section depends on clean ensemble responses to shift between figures smoothly.
Shape the accelerando in the final bars with intent. Guide it from within rather than driving it; let the energy build naturally as your section leaders pull the tempo forward.
Balance the woodwind statement of the main theme against the foundational harmonic support beneath it. The melody should sing without drowning out the architecture.

How to use it

Open a concert or festival set with this piece to establish energy and audience attention. It pairs well with a contrasting lyrical work in the same program, allowing your band to demonstrate range and control.