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Title	To Those Who Dream (Fanfare and Processional)  NEW!
Article no.	4123471
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	USA (us)
Publisher *	Daehn Publications
Delivery publisher *	C.L. Barnhouse Company
Delivery publisher's art.no. *	BA LDP-7332-00
Year of publication	2019
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Composer	Daehn, Larry D.
Difficulty level	3
Duration	5:15
Additional info/contents	“To Those Who Dream: Fanfare and Processional” is a stately ceremonial work from the pen of beloved composer Larry Daehn. Commissioned by the New Glarus, Wisc. High School Band, where the composer taught for many years, this piece is based on poems and essays written by band members. This fanfare and processional has drama, nobility, enthusiasm, and warmth, and could be performed at graduation events, memorial concerts, or at festival. Everybody picks their own dream! (© Barnhouse Music)
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Programme notes *: Confidence in a Festive Form: “To Those Who Dream” Larry D. Daehn’s “To Those Who Dream” bears the subtitle “Fanfare and Processional.” This designation points to two interconnected characters: the grand, ceremonial gesture of a fanfare and the steady, measured pace of a procession. The score combines striking rhythmic accents with broad, sustained sonic textures, resulting in a work that feels both festive and contemplative. Daehn composed the piece for the New Glarus High School concert band in Wisconsin, commissioned for their 2018 spring concert. Daehn had previously directed the ensemble for 27 years. The students contributed their thoughts on the music, their school, and their community through essays, poems, and discussions—a collaborative background reflected in the title. The composer describes the work as an expression of optimistic dreams for the future, while simultaneously serving as a tribute to the past. • A Beginning with the Character of a Fanfare The score opens with the tempo marking “Andante con moto”—moderately animated—with a suggested quarter-note tempo of 68 to 74 beats per minute. Yet, the opening is neither quiet nor understated; the dynamic marking of *forte* (*f*) and the bold, incisive entrances give it significant weight. In the lower voices and percussion, a steady, precise motion establishes a firm, foundational pulse. Above this, the higher woodwinds and brass emerge with focused, clearly defined motifs. The fanfare-like effect is not created solely by loud brass sounds. Rather, it arises from the interplay of sharp accents, compact harmonies, and a cohesive, unified approach to the overall sound. The snare drum reinforces the rhythmic impulse, while timpani, cymbals, and the bass drum provide additional accents. The glockenspiel and tubular bells add bright, resonant colors to the soundscape. Each instrument group is assigned a specific role: the percussion stabilizes the pulse, the lower voices provide a foundation for the musical texture, and the higher registers shape the thematic lines. • From striking impulse to sustained melody As the piece progresses, the initially active texture expands. Short, rhythmically distinct figures give way to longer, sustained notes and connected phrases. The music gains a sense of breadth without entirely losing its march-like character. The lower voices maintain the momentum, while the upper voices unfold in increasingly long, sweeping arcs. This interplay between forward drive and repose defines the thematic development. The melodic material does not appear as a series of disconnected ideas; rather, the core festive concept is taken up, broadened, and transposed into new registers. Woodwinds, saxophones, and brass instruments combine in ever-changing textures, shifting the timbre while keeping the underlying musical idea clearly recognizable. Later in the score, the music features longer, sustained tones and a more subdued dynamic level. This contrast to the powerful opening creates space for a calmer, more contemplative quality. • Instrumentation and sonic balance The ensemble consists of a full concert band, including flutes, oboes, bassoons, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, horns, trombones, euphoniums, and tuba, with a double bass augmenting the low register. This broad spectrum allows Daehn to juxtapose different instrumental groups while simultaneously blending them into a cohesive, unified sound. For the interpretation, the balance between the various registers is essential. While the brass and percussion establish a festive framework, they should not overpower the sustained melodic lines of the woodwinds. The lower voices and the double bass provide a foundation for the music; their rhythmic clarity reinforces its processional character. In the sustained passages, controlled breath support and a well-blended sonority are key. Shifts in dynamics should be clearly audible, yet without disrupting the musical cohesion. • Effect and Interpretative Approach The impact of the work arises from the interplay between decisiveness and restraint. The opening conveys a sense of setting forth and togetherness. Later, more expansive passages shift the focus toward themes of remembrance and hope. Consequently, the composition is well-suited for concert programs, concluding pieces, or commemorative events—a suggestion also made by Daehn himself in his program notes. • For conductors, a key task lies in maintaining the underlying pulse throughout the shifting textures of the piece, while simultaneously ensuring that the musical phrases are sustained over a broad span. By placing accents precisely and carefully shaping the long melodic lines, both the fanfare-like quality and the lyrical, song-like character are preserved. In this way, “To Those Who Dream” combines a clear, celebratory gesture with a musical dedication to those who shape the future and sustain our communities. Text: © musicainfo.net (KI) Quellen/Sources: Barnhouse Music: To Those Who Dream

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