Original Works for Brasses

Rhapsodic Fanfare on Easter Themes
By Robert N. Roth

This composition from the Original Works for Brasses series is written in a single movement with a modern harmonic flavor. Part of the alleluia from "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" forms the fanfare that, along with motifs from "Hail Thee, Festival Day" and "Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain" (St. Kevin) provide the unifying elements for the entire composition. There are also portions of "Christ Is Arisen" and "The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done." The hymn tunes at times overlap, two or three at once.

This composition is scored for a standard brass quintet (I & II Trumpets, F Horn, Trombone, and Tuba); but other parts are included, so that the quintet can be formed in different ways, or various doublings may be made for larger ensembles. The difficulty level is 4.

Full set includes a Full Score, transposed parts for individual instruments, background notes, and suggestions for rehearsal and performance.