May 10, 2024
“Fanfare for the Trailblazer,” my most recent collaboration with the Southern California Brass Consortium (SCBC) had its official recording released today.
It’s always such a joy to work with such an incredibly talented and professional group. This piece is a special one, as it commemorates the 10th anniversary of the band, and also pays a bittersweet tribute to Maestro Hector Salazar who announced departure from the group shortly before the performance began.
This piece is the fourth addition to the series of fanfares I have written for the SCBC (following ‘Patriot’, ‘Vanguard’, ‘Unsung Hero’). It takes a less orthodox approach to the usually joyful and celebratory style of its predecessors, exploring dark harmonies and heavier melodies that take the listener on a journey that is hopefully befitting of its title.
Thank you for watching!