Festival Fanfare for Christmas by John Wasson

MusicWorks - Grade 5
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!
Recorded by the Dallas Wind Symphony – Jerry Junkin, conductor
On “Horns For the Holidays,” Reference Recordings RR-126
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[wadehouse]

The horn part is nothing short of legendary.

[BookHoarder]

While this is really nice, it seems like a lot of the woodwind runs were overtaken by the brass. Now, it might have just been my speakers, but I could barely hear any of the beautiful runs. Why make them so hard if you can't even hear them? Other than that, this is really nice! 

[cooperherberger]

my symphonic band is playing this and j love it so much

[ms.magenta]

Why aren't trumpet parts like this more often
Tired of just "Play loud and don't suck"
Give us more of THIS

[thomasdwyer]

Tremendous piece of music killer Bone part

[mr.vorrnyvorrn]

I don't know where I can find the orchestral version... Where is it?