Festival Fanfare for Christmas (for Wind Band): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By John Wasson
Grade: 5
Item: 35-PK00294398
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Originally created for full orchestra, this version for advanced level bands, and recorded by the acclaimed Dallas Wind Symphony conducted by Jerry Junkin, is a magnificent and powerful setting for the holidays. Starting with a brilliant fanfare for brass, the piece then blossoms into a showcase for the entire ensemble incorporating the familiar carols "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "Joy to the World". An impressive way to open a holiday concert! Dur: 3:45
Recorded by the Dallas Wind Symphony - Jerry Junkin, conductor
On "Horns For the Holidays, Reference Recordings RR-126
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00294398
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About the Composer: John Wasson
John Wasson has built a distinguished career as both a composer and conductor, with particular expertise in wind band literature. His works span orchestral, chamber, and band settings, earning recognition for their craftsmanship and accessibility to performers at various levels.
Why we love this
The brass fanfare opening commands immediate attention and sets a festive tone that never wavers. Wasson's orchestration balances virtuosity with musicality, allowing the band to shine while the integration of beloved carols feels organic rather than tacked on.
What to expect
The piece radiates festive grandeur from its first measure. The brass fanfare blazes with confidence and brightness, then gracefully gives way to the warmth and familiarity of the carols. Throughout, the orchestration feels celebratory without ever becoming sentimental.
Who it's for
Advanced concert bands seeking a concert opener with immediate impact and broad appeal. Directors programming holiday concerts will find this rewarding for strong ensembles that can handle both the technical demands of the fanfare writing and the expressive control required in the lyrical carol sections.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish clarity in the opening fanfare by having brass players mark dynamic peaks and releases in rehearsal; crisp articulation here sets the energy for the entire piece.
- Balance the carol sections carefully so that the melody lines sing above the accompaniment without drowning out inner voices that support harmonic movement.
- Work the ensemble's awareness of sectional cutoffs and releases, particularly in transitions between the fanfare material and carol statements.
How to use it
Open a holiday concert with this work to establish a strong, energetic start that engages the audience immediately. Its 3:45 duration makes it an ideal anchor for a concert segment built around traditional Christmas material, or pair it with contrasting holiday selections that emphasize different moods.
Skills your students will build
- Precision in rapid brass articulation and ensemble response
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across full ensemble textures
- Phrasing and shaping in familiar melodic material
- Sectional coordination in transitional passages