Fanfare and Gambol

Following a lively ABA form, this piece begins with a bold brass fanfare layered over running woodwind lines. The playful B section, the "gambol," evokes jumping and skipping with mixed meters beneath an airy woodwind theme, highlighted by solo trumpet and horn. As if eager to join the fun, the brass section bursts in with a celebratory flourish before retreating, allowing clarinets and muted trombones to softly reprise the original theme. A dramatic crescendo leads to a powerful recapitulation of the fanfare, building to a resounding conclusion punctuated by one final nod to the gambol from the French horns. An exhilarating and dynamic piece sure to energize any performance!