Brass instrumentation is quite often associated with militaristic
and patriotic music. The conception for my fanfare was to pay
tribute to a facet within society who often does not get saluted
in such a way. Those peaceful, anonymous, independent thinkers
who are not invited to the parade should also be saluted.
Fanfare for the Uncommon Man is somewhat of a mocking piece. It
features characteristic triumphant march rhythms but is countered
with harsh, "sour" tones. The intensity of a traditional fanfare is
lost in the middle phrases as the piece explores more sensitive
musical material before returning with a "bang" ending, saluting
those that need to be saluted!
- Frank Horvat
