• SHIPYARD TRUDGE – Matthew Manning (Boat Repair)
• HANDEL IN THE STRAND – Percy Grainger/arr. Keith Brion/Loras Schissel (Walking through Downtown London in 1750)
• UNDERTOW – John Mackey (Swimming off St. Petersburg Beach)
• FREEFALL – Robert Sheldon (Skydivving)
• MICHIGAN MOTORS – Thomas C. Duffy (Ford Model T through Cadillac El Dorado)
• THE OLD BOATMAN – Florence Price/arr. Dana Perna (Canoe)
• STAGECOACH – Patrick Roszell (Stagecoach Wagon)
• SELECTIONS FROM “WICKED” – Stephen Schwartz/Jay Bocook (Broom)

TRUMPET
John Acosta
John Baker ♫
Lacey Bigler
Cyndi Burchfield
Richard Crawford
Matt King
Ian Krest
Terri Molesky
Sherlyn Padron
Roberto Plumey
Chris Shultz
Michael Vail
Lindsey Vado

FRENCH HORN
Carter Blalack
Phillip Booth
Jordan Fraze
Malik Demeritte
Christina Frye
John Green
Jackie Hall ♫
Bradley Harp
Bryan Santana
Michael Siebenthal

TROMBONE
Raymond (Ray) Deckert
Mike Henry
Lewis Lopez ♫
Walt Shaffner
John Whitaker

BASS TROMBONE
Vince Chrisman

EUPHONIUM
Saniyah Abrams
Brianna DeBoer
Rick Hatfield
Edgar Kilborn
Emily Raines
Jacob Stevenson

TUBA
Douglas Barlar
Daniel Hadden
Leigh Simonton ♫

PERCUSSION
John Bannon
Steve Brown ♫
Manny Francisbarlan
Sam Koppelman
Dante Morales
Manny Rosadilla
Zoe Rivera
Jai Xiong

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.

SHIPYARD TRUDGE– Matthew Manning

Boat Repair

Shipyard Trudge is a dynamic concert band piece that transports listeners to the bustling atmosphere of a shipyard. Inspired by the rhythmic sounds and industrious energy of maritime labor, Manning’s composition captures the essence of hard work and perseverance. The piece opens with powerful and driving rhythms, reminiscent of the pounding of hammers and the clang of metal, creating a sense of urgency and determination. As the music progresses, melodic motifs emerge, intertwining with energetic ostinatos to paint a vivid sonic picture of labor and progress.  

HANDEL IN THE STRAND– Percy Grainger/arr. Keith Brion/Loras Schissel

Walking through Downtown London in 1750

Grainger wrote that “My title was originally “Clog Dance”, but my dear friend Willam Gair Rathbone (to whom the piece is dedicated) suggested the title “Handel in the Strand” because the music seemed to reflect both Handel and English musical comedy (the “Strand” – a street in London is the home of London musical comedy)…as if jovial old Handel were careening down the Strand to the strains of modern English popular music.

The earliest versions of this music were created in 1911-1912 for string orchestra and piano.  The music combines his jaunty variations on Handel with Grainger’s own original tunes. 

UNDERTOW– John Mackey

Swimming off St. Petersburg Beach

Undertow includes biting semitone dissonance within a tonal context, frequent use of mixed meter, heavy percussion effects and, perhaps most importantly to this work, a pervasive ostinato. The metric pattern for the piece is an alternation of 7/8 and 4/4 time, which provides an agitated “out-of-step” pulsation throughout. The energetic opening melody cycles through several repetitions before washing away into a gentle stream of percussive eighth notes. From here, a countermelody emerges that slowly ratchets the energy back up to its original level, where the initial melody returns to round out the explosive conclusion.

FREEFALL – Robert Sheldon

Skydiving

Commissioned for the 40^th Anniversary of the Southwest Community Concert Band, this technical juggernaut imagines the thrill of skydiving, replete with moments of spinning, whirling, gliding, floating, trepidation, anticipation, peace, and joy.

The subject of skydiving never came up during discussions about the piece prior to my staring this project, but somehow thoughts of it provided inspiration, which is odd because I have never been, nor do I ever intend to jump out of an airplane, with or without a parachute.  Consequently, writing this piece is as close as I hope to get to that experience.  While the actual act terrifies me, the time spent writing about it has been incredibly entertaining and I hope musicians, conductors, and audience will enjoy performing and hearing the piece as much as I enjoyed composing it.

MICHIGAN MOTORS– Thomas C. Duffy 

Ford Model T through Cadillac El Dorado

Michigan’s Motors is a tribute to the motor industry that flourishes today in Michigan, and a subtle clue as to the compositional techniques that serve as the foundation for this piece (motor rhythms).

I. Cold Starts – this section is the musical equivalent of a 1915 Ford Model T engine being started for the first time on a cold day. Hear the cranking sounds of the starter, the wheeze of the carburetor, and the “almost” of the engine, as, three times, the engine catches, fires, and chokes out. Finally, the engine catches for real, and gradually warms up to a reasonable idle.

II. Chasing the Train – what to do with the running car? Why, let’s raise the train, just like in the older movies the car races the locomotive and zips across the tracks in the nick of time, just missing the train. Hear the two engines, running side by side, and the blare of the train’s horn! The car does survive and, after the last train horn blast, motors off in arrogant disinterests.

III. Cruisin’– just what the title implies. The 1967 Dodge Charger is cruising around, playing the “Momas and the Papas” on the radio with the top down on a summer day. Obviously, the driver becomes enamored of the power of the automobile, as the drive and impact of the music builds up to an intense level. (Perhaps you yourself have snapped out of a trance induced by your car music, to find yourself unconsciously traveling well above the speed limit, hypnotized and commanded by the driving power of the music on the radio?)

IV. “Auto” Parts -The ancient compositional technique of soggeto cavato (carved subject) is used in this section to create musical melodies from the names of three car manufacturers: Ford, Dodge, and Cadillac. Each of the letters in the three car names have musical equivalents, drawn from solfeggio syllables or actual pitch names (including those pitches of H=B and S=Eb from German taxonomy.

This piece is one big motor rhythm, from beginning to end

THE OLD BOATMAN – Florence Price/arr. Dana Perna

Canoe

Florence Price earned the distinction of being the first African American woman composer to have a symphonic work performed by a major orchestra.  The Old Boatman was originally as an exercise for her developing piano students. It is possible that the subject of this lyric melody came from Price’s experiences watching boats travel on the Arkansas River near her home in Little Rock. Dana Paul Perna was enthralled by the melody and transcribed it for string orchestra in 2002. Encouraged by conductor John McLaughlin Williams, Perna enriched the composition with his 2017 arrangement, completing a version for wind orchestra in 2022.

This is a lovely concert band setting of this classic piece. The melody is a moving bit of pure Americana, and the harmonies and scoring are lush and full.

STAGECOACH – Patrick Roszell

Stagecoach wagon

Imagine for a second that John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and Ennio Morricone entered a stagecoach and decided to write the music for their ride.  Follow the dusty trails of the American West on board Stagecoach—experience the adventure of a gunslinger’s pursuit and take in the grandeur of the mountains with a night under the stars.

SELECTIONS FROM “WICKED” – Stephen Schwartz/Jay Bocook

Broom

Rarely has a musical in modern times taken Broadway by storm the way this huge hit from Stephen Schwartz has done. The story line of the Wicked Witch of the West is intriguing, and the music is filled with depth and beauty. This powerful medley includes No One Mourns the Wicked, The Wizard and I, Dancing Through Life, Defying Gravity and For Good.

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.
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