Heroic Fanfare: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Paul Murtha
Grade: 5
Item: 35-PK00339146
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Heroic Fanfare - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Heroic Fanfare - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Heroic Fanfare - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Heroic Fanfare - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Heroic Fanfare - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Heroic Fanfare - Bass | $7.00 |
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Originally composed for the acclaimed U.S. Army Band Herald Trumpets, Paul Murtha's dramatic fanfare pays tribute to the heroic men and women of the New York City Fire Department who lost their lives in 2001. Dur: 1:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00339146
More about this title
About the Composer: Paul Murtha
Paul Murtha has built a distinguished career as a composer and arranger for concert band and wind ensemble, with a particular gift for writing accessible yet musically substantial works. His commissions from military bands, including the U.S. Army Band, reflect both his technical mastery and his ability to create pieces that resonate with audiences while remaining pedagogically sound for student ensembles.
Why we love this
Murtha crafts a fanfare that balances genuine emotional weight with technical clarity. String orchestras at the Grade 5 level don't often get repertoire that asks them to sound ceremonial and dignified without becoming rhythmically or harmonically abstract, making this an unusually mature choice for advanced middle school or early high school programs.
What to expect
The fanfare announces something important. Dignified and measured, with moments of soaring intensity, it holds both gravity and hope. The writing sits comfortably for strings while maintaining an orchestral grandeur that rewards careful attention to tone and balance.
Who it's for
String orchestras looking for a substantial festival or concert opener that elevates the occasion without overwhelming young players. Conductors seeking repertoire that honors civic values and teaches students how music can commemorate meaningful moments.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening gestures with intentional rubato in the first phrase. This isn't military marching music; it's a moment of reflection, so allow the ensemble to breathe and settle into the slower passages before building momentum.
- Balance the inner voices carefully during sustained chords. Younger string players tend to focus on melody, so rehearsal time spent on harmonic balance pays dividends in making full string chords resonate with weight and resonance.
- Emphasize rhythmic precision during the faster fanfare sections. Clean articulation separates clarity from muddy energy, especially when violas and cellos are carrying rhythmic figures alongside the violins.
- Prepare the ensemble for dynamic contrasts by isolating them in sectionals. The piece moves between intimate and grand gestures, and the transition between these worlds requires coordination that benefits from focused section rehearsal.
How to use it
Reserve this for a concert opening that calls for ceremonial weight, whether a formal concert series, a community patriotic observance, or a festival performance. Its one-minute span makes it an ideal paired opening with a contrasting longer work, allowing audiences to settle into the evening with a moment of reflection.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained tone production and phrase shaping across longer passages
- Harmonic balance and inner voice independence
- Dynamic control and navigating contrasts between intimate and grand gestures
- Rhythmic precision in fanfare figurations
- Understanding music's role in commemorative and ceremonial contexts