• ANGELS OF JOY! – Arranged by Patrick Roszell

• MINOR ALTERATIONS – David Lovrien

• CHRISTMAS LEGENDS – Gary P. Gilroy

• SO WONDEROUS BRIGHT – Carol Brittin Chambers

• HOLIDAY DELIGHT – Caleb Hammer

• DREIDEL DANCE – Robert Thurston

• STILLE NACHT – Franz Gruber/arr. Robert Longfield

TRUMPET
John Acosta
John Baker ♫
Lacey Bigler
Cyndi Burchfield
Richard Crawford
Matt King
Terri (Theresa) Molesky
Sherlyn Padron
Roberto Plumey
Chris Shultz
John Whitaker
Michael Vail

FRENCH HORN
Jackie Hall
Bradley Harp ♫
Bryan Santana
Michael Siebenthal

TROMBONE
Raymond Deckert
Sara Fraze
Michael Henry
Lewis Lopez ♫
Walt Shaffner

BASS TROMBONE
Vince Chrisman

EUPHONIUM
Saniyah Abram
Brianna Emge
Rick Hatfield
Edgar Kilborn
Emily Raines

TUBA
Douglas Barlar
James Coyne
Daniel Hadden
Leigh Simonton ♫
Robert Singleton

PERCUSSION
Steve Brown ♫
Tim Diehl
Sam Koppelman
Dante Quiles Morales
Manuel Rosadilla
Jae Xiong

PIANO
Joseph Rose

Conductor Ted M. Hope has served as the conductor of the Fanfare Winds and Hillsborough Community College for the past 10 years. He was affiliated with the Hillsborough County School District for 39 years and retired as the Supervisor of Middle and Secondary Music after 19 years of service in March of 2023. He received his Associates Degree from Hillsborough Community College, Bachelor of Music Education from Florida State University, and his Master of Music Education and Education Specialist from the University of Southern Mississippi. He subsequently taught in the public schools for twenty years as band director at Hillsborough High School (1984-1987) and Bloomingdale High School (1987-2004). He is a member of the Florida Bandmasters Association where he served as chairman and secretary. Mr. Hope’s professional affiliations include Music Educators National Conference, Hillsborough County Secondary Music Council, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the Bay Area Saxophone Quartet and the Hillsborough Association of School Administrators. Mr. Hope is an active clinician and adjudicator in concert band, jazz ensemble, and marching band.

ANGELS OF JOY! – Arranged by Patrick Roszell

Angels of Joy! Combines three beloved traditional carols: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” and “Joy to the World!”

MINOR ALTERATIONS – David Lovrien

Let’s play a game of Christmas hide-an-seek!  Composer David Lovrien twist your favorite Christmas melodies into something new and inventive…a little darker perhaps, but still familiar and full of wonder.  By transposing the tunes from major key to minor keys, changing styles and overlapping melodies onto one another, each carol takes on a completely new character.  Alternately dramatic and funny, wistful and energetic, this medley is full of musical surprises from start to finish.

CHRISTMAS LEGENDS –  Gary P. Gilroy

This seasonal showcase combines some of the noblest Christmas carols in a regal setting that present the works in exciting new ways.  Good King Wencelas, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, The Coventry Carol, Greensleeves and Angels We Have Heard on High are presented in regal settings that accent their noble qualities.

SO WONDEROUS BRIGHT – Carol Brittin Chambers

This setting of a Puerto Rican carol for concert band initially gives the effect of a smaller, more intimate traditional ensemble. Various combinations of instruments, colors, textures and rhythms are explored, showcasing the many sonic colors available with concert band instrumentation.      

HOLIDAY DELIGHT – Caleb Hammer

My favorite song from this season is “O Holy Night.”  Although arranging is not the focus of my composition career.  I love this tune, and I wanted to create a brand new work around the thematic ideas of this song (with a couple thematic calls to other classic holiday tunes).  In my mind there is no more enjoyable time of the year than the holiday season.  I love the colors, joy, the family, and of course, the food.

DREIDEL DANCE – Robert Thurston

Brighten the holidays with this lighthearted theme-and-variations mashup of The Dreidel Song and Hava Nagila. These two highly spirited tunes are run through a musically stylistic funhouse culminating in a breathtaking flurry of high-speed energy. The flying technical passages may be challenging, but this whirlwind presentation is well worth the effort.

STILLE NACHT – Franz Gruber/arr. Robert Longfield

This unusual setting of the traditional Christmas carol could be the hit of your concert! This lovely arrangement of Silent Night, faithful to the recording by Mannheim Steamroller, is refreshing and satisfying and even includes some tastefully written vocal parts for several sections of the band!

Platinum
Joni Long
Gloria and Rosie Stagi
(in memory of Joe Stagi)
Kathryn Thorson
Dawn White

Bronze
Alli Howard Tampa Realty
Andrew Altman
Ian Crumpton
Jacqueline DeBeer
Debbie Eisenstadt
Mark Frederick
Emily Garrett
Bradley Harp
Tina Hill
Niki Holmes Kantzios
Aaron Kaplan
Kay Kleinhample
Andrew Krupski
Terri & Hank Molesky
Dale A. Roberts
Larry Smith
Sally C. Spencer
Yajaira Suarez
Amy Tramer
Carmel vanHoek
Gregory Vass
John Walker
George Zucker

We now accept donations on our website via PayPal.
https://fanfareconcertwinds.org/sponsor/

The Fanfare Concert Winds has earned its reputation as the premier hybrid community/college band in Tampa Bay through a combination of exceptional musicianship, community engagement, and a commitment to musical excellence. One key factor is the band’s unique blend of talented musicians, comprising both seasoned community members, current and former music teachers, and dedicated Hillsborough Community college students. This diverse composition brings together individuals with a wide range of musical experiences and backgrounds challenging a rich and dynamic ensemble that appeals to a broad audience.

The band’s commitment to musical excellence is evident in its rigorous rehearsal schedule and the pursuit of challenging repertoire. Under the direction of skilled conductors, section leaders, and instructors, Fanfare Concert Winds consistently delivers performances that showcase both technical proficiency and emotional depth. This dedication to artistic achievement not only enhances the musicians’ skills but also elevates the overall musical experience for the audience, contributing to the band’s recognition as one of the best in the Tampa Bay region.

Community engagement and education plays a pivotal role in the Fanfare Concert Winds’ success. The band actively promotes new teacher involvement and educational outreach programs. This action only strengthens the ensemble’s connection with area band directors by “building their resilience”, but also with its audience while promoting a sense of pride and unity among its members. By serving as cultural ambassadors in the Tampa Bay area, the Fanfare Concert Winds has become an integral part of the community, further solidifying its reputation as the top hybrid community/college band in the region.

Fanfare Concert Winds would like to thank Ken Hanks, Chair of Visual and Performing Arts, and Ruthie Nelson, Director of Choral Activities of Hillsborough Community College for their encouragement and support.

Fanfare Concert Winds is a “Not for Profit” Organization. That means that all donations to our organization are 100% tax deductible.

Please consider a donation to Fanfare Concert Winds to help defray the cost of music.

Our tax number is 47-49031478.

You can give a check tonight (see Dana or Ted) OR:

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Fanfare Concert Winds
9465 Forest Hills Place
Tampa, FL 33612

Thank you for attending tonight’s concert!

VISION
The Fanfare Concert Winds will contribute to the musical culture and community throughout Hillsborough County by providing quality music performance and educational experiences for the young and the young at heart.

MISSION
• To facilitate a venue for music educators, professional and community musicians and Hillsborough Community College students to come together in a professional-level ensemble.
• To supplement the music education of the Hillsborough County Public Schools and Hillsborough Community College through clinics, side-by-side concerts, festivals and scholarships.
• To expose our members and audiences to quality musical literature.