SINFONIETTA FANFARE by Leoš Janáček is arranged by Joel Blahník. Transcribed for Band with imagination enabling the spirit and power of the fanfare to remain with a slight change in timbre. This classic fanfare from Sinfonietta was destined to be written for Band. Originally composed in 1926 as The Soldier’s Symphony, Janáček changed the title to A Military Symphony for its Vienna premiere at a Sokol Festival. It employed Winds and Percussion more than Strings and was an example of Janáček’s finest instrumental writing. Strength and nobility remain in this rousing rendition! Concert Band. Score. Grade: 4-5 Duration: 2:45

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