Panache
by Bruce Fraser
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert band (Full Score, 1st Flute/Piccolo, 2nd Flute, Oboe, Clarinet 1/2/3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1/2/3, Horn 1/2, Trombone 1/2/3, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1 (snare drum, tambourine, castanets, tam tam, cras) - grade 4

SKU: CN.R10221

Composed by Bruce Fraser. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 7:30. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10221).

The work has a military feel in the opening fanfare, but settles down to an angular melody with frequent changes in time signature. There is the possibility of adding extra drummers near the end - a drum corps was used behind the Band in the first performance making a stunning effect.

PANACHE was commissioned by Lt. Peter Rutterford who was then Director of Music for the Band of the Royal Marines (FOSNI). Peter was about to leave the Rosyth and wanted to have a celebratory work for his departure. The resulting piece was titled by him and to reflect his outgoing personality, and the first performance was given by Lt. Rutterford with the Royal Marines Band in the Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Scotland.