Christmas Fanfare, Dr. Daniel Thrower

Composed by Dr. Daniel Thrower. Duration: 2:00 with segments for a talk-over. Based on "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful," this exciting two-minute opener for Christmas concerts is sure to grab the audience's attention with the rousing strains of the opening fanfare. Written for brass quintet and percussion, this winning opener features two quiet portions for narration: a brief introductory segment, and then an extended portion for the MC to provide an extended welcome. It is recommended that the MC continues directly after the last notes: "And now..." before the applause dies down. Extremely artistically done, and highly effective to turn any ordinary Christmas concert into an unforgettable production!