VERY BEGINNING BAND

For Developing Band Students Everywhere

Apollo Fanfare
ROBERT W. SMITH (ASCAP)
INSTRUMENTATION

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1 Conductor 6 Trombone/Baritone/ World Parts
8 C Flute Bassoon Available for download from
www.alfred.com/worldparts

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2 Oboe 4 Tuba

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8 B b Clarinet 2 Mallet Percussion (Chimes, Horn in E b

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2 B b Bass Clarinet Bells) Trombone in B b Bass Clef
6 E b Alto Saxophone 1 Timpani Trombone in B b Treble Clef
4 B b Tenor Saxophone/ Baritone in B b Bass Clef

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4 Percussion I (Bass Drum,
Baritone Treble Clef Suspended Cymbal, Tam- Tuba in E b Bass Clef

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2 E b Baritone Saxophone bourine, Snare Drum) Tuba in E b Treble Clef
8 B b Trumpet Tuba in B b Bass Clef

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2 Percussion II (Crash Cymbals,
4 Horn in F Triangle) Tuba in B b Treble Clef

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program notes
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Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy and music, had the unique ability to foretell the future of man’s existence on earth.
“Apollo Fanfare” celebrates the very best of our future through the performance of student musicians. Those very stu-
dents, who are performing throughout our worlds with the energy and enthusiasm reserved for the young and young-
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at-heart, give us all a sense of pride and optimism for our future. With these thoughts in mind, the composer dedicates
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“Apollo Fanfare” to developing band students everywhere, our very own shining lights for the future.
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notes to the Conductor

“Apollo Fanfare” was written and conceived as a concert opener or closer for the beginning band’s first spring concert.
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Using the first eight notes of many band methods, I have striven to create a work that will capture the energy and en-
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thusiasm of the beginning band.

Please note that the tempo can range from 132 to 160 beats per minute with effectiveness. I suggest pushing the tempo
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as you near the performance date. if possible, you may wish to consider conducting in two as the post-fanfare ostinato
and flowing melody begins.
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Please note that the timpani plays an important role in the performance of the piece. I have limited the part to two
pitches (B b and F). However, the interaction with the full ensemble will create and opportunity for the developing per-
cussionist to be featured. I suggest assigning this part to one of your more gifted musicians. In addition, please note the
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interaction of the auxiliary percussion instruments with the ostinato patterns. I suggest isolating those figures with the
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percussion to ensure rhythmic security.

I hope you, your band, and your audience enjoy “Apollo Fanfare.” As always, I wish you the best in your musical en-
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deavors.
Robert W. Smith
Please note: Our band and orchestra music is now being collated by an automatic high-speed
system. The enclosed parts are now sorted by page count, rather than score order. We hope this
will not present any difficulty for you in distributing the parts. Thank you for your understanding.
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