• Havana Nights – Randall Standridge
  Cuba
• Malagueña from the Spanish Suite “Andalucia” – Ernesto Lecuon/arr. James Barnes
  Cuba
• Caribbean Rondo – Pierre LaPlante
  Jamaica
• Nights in Tobago – David Gillingham
  Trinidad and Tobago
• Fiesta for Flutes – Wim Laseroms
  West Indies
• Pirates of the Caribbean at World’s End – Zimmer/Jay Bocook
  Caribbean
• El Cumbanchero – arr. Naohiro Iwai
  Puerto Rico

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
Philip Booth
John Green
Jackie Hall
Bradley Harp ♫
Michael Siebenthal
Cameron Tilson

TROMBONE
Michael Henry
Lewis Lopez ♫

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
John Bannon
Steve Brown ♫
Sam Koppelman
Dante Quiles-Morales
Manny Francis-Barlana
Zoe Rivera
Manuel Rosadilla
Jae Xiong

PIANO
Kathy Baker
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.

HAVANA NIGHTS – Randall D. Standridge

Cuba

One genre the composer has a particular affection for is the mambo. Being introduced to the style when he was in high school, he was enchanted with the melodies, rhythms, and excitement that it generates. As he dug more deeply into the style, Mr. Standridge was introduced to the work of Yma Sumac, Tito Puente, Perez Parado, Desi Arnez, and others.

Havana Nights is a concert work for Wind Ensemble, but it was also conceived as a short ballad. The action takes place in the mambo clubs of Havana as our heroine (Havanna) dances her way through the night life. She encounters another young dancer, and the two begin a flirtatious, seductive conversation through the art of movement. As the ballet comes to a close, Havanna casts one final, gleeful look at her would-be-suiter before escaping into the nighto.

MALAGUEÑA – Ernesto Lecuona/arr. James Barnes

Cuba

Born in Havana, Cuba in 1895, Ernesto Lecuona is arguably Cuba’s greatest serious composer. He was a gifted pianist who wrote hundreds of songs and piano works before he died in 1963. Most of his music is composed in a rich, authentic Cuban style.

The most famous of his works is “Malagueña,” the sixth movement of his Suite Andalucia for solo piano, which was first published in 1928. Malagueña has been recorded as a popular song (with added lyrics), as a serious piano work (even by Lecuona himself in the 1950’s) and also as a jazz standard (Bill Holman’s arrangement for the Stan Kenton Orchestra in the early 1960’s.) Over the years, it has been arranged many times for various other mediums, ranging from symphony orchestra to field arrangements for drum and bugle corps.

In 1976, James Barnes arranged Malagueña for the University of Kansas Marching Band. A few years later, with permission from the publisher, he expanded this original arrangement into a full work for symphonic band called “Prelude, Fantasy and Fandango on Lecuona’s Malagueña.”

While packing up his office belongings when he retired from The University of Kansas in 2015, Barnes came across this long languishing “Prelude, Fantasy and Fandango,” which remained in condensed score. In the fall of 2016, he completely re-composed the opening portion of the work, reduced the number of required percussion and disposed of the two harps in his 1978 version. This new setting features evocative, thinly scored, extended solo passages for clarinet, bassoon and flute before the full wind band concludes the work with a powerful, dramatic setting of the main themes of Lecuona’s masterful Malagueña.

CARIBBEAN RONDO – Pierre La Plante

Jamaica

Caribbean Rondo is based on three traditional turns from the West Indies. The “Mango Walk” became widely known when the Australian British composer, Arthur Benjamin, used if for his famous Jamaican Rhumba in 1938. “Ma
Mango Walk” refers to working in a mango grove or orchard:

“My brother did a tell
You not to go mango walk,
Go mango walk, go mango walk,
And not to steal the number 11.”
(The number 11 grade of mango is the best quality)

“Tingalayo” is a children’s song about a most remarkable donkey who can talk and eat with a knife and fork. But as smart as he is, he’s stubborn like all other donkeys.

“My donkey yes, my donkey no,
My donkey stop, when I say go.”

“Mary Ann” or “Marianne” is perhaps the best known of all calypso tunes. Although often cited as a traditional folk song. “Mary Ann” can be attributed to the calypso artist Rafael del Leon (Trinadad), who was the first to sing it. However, the song became best known as performed by Harry Belafonte during the 1950’s calypso craze.

NIGHTS IN TOBAGO – David R. Gillingham

Trinidad and Tobago

Drawing inspiration from a poem titled “Calypso,” Gillingham perfectly captures the excitement, danger, & celebrations one might encounter while visiting the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. You’ll even hear echoes of a calypso band, complete with a steel drum.

FIESTA FOR FLUTES – Wim Laseroms

West Indies

Fiesta for Flutes is a cheerful three-part piece for the flute section. This composition has a Latin-American character that will please the entire audience.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END – Hans Zimmer/arr. Jay Bocook

Caribbean

Featuring dramatic and poignant new themes, in addition to the swashbuckling bravura from the previous soundtracks, this symphonic setting is a stunning work for the stage!

With some brilliant new themes along with familiar strains from the first two films, this third and final chapter promises to be the best yet. Hans Zimmer’s powerful musical backdrop sets the adventure level at an all-time high for those orchestras who love to play film music. Includes: Hoist the Colors, Drink Up Me Hearties, I See Dead People in Boats, and Up Is Down.

EL CUMBANCHERO – Rafael Hernandez/arr. Nohiro Iwai

Puerto Rico

“El Cumbanchero” is a popular Latin American song composed by Rafael Hernández. The word “cumbanchero” refers to the musician or performer who plays the “tambora,” a type of bongo drum used in Latin American music. The song is characterized by its lively and upbeat rhythm and is often played during festive occasions such as parties and celebrations. The lyrics of the song usually celebrate the joy and excitement of dancing to the rhythm of the tambora and the skills of the cumbanchero who plays it. The song has been covered by many different artists and has become a classic in Latin American music.

El Cumbanchero in the “I Love Lucy” show
Lucy and Desi Arnaz were a famous couple who starred in the television sitcom “I Love Lucy” in the 1950s. One of the most famous episodes of “I Love Lucy” features Desi Arnaz performing the song with his band. In the episode, Lucy tries to join the band as a tambourine player but ends up causing chaos and hilarity on stage. The performance of “El Cumbanchero” in that episode is considered a classic moment in television history and helped to popularize the song even further. The episode also showcased Desi Arnaz’s musical talents and helped to cement his status as a popular performer and bandleader.

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

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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.

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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.