Olympic Fanfare & Hymn

for Brass Ensemble and percussion

2013

5’

DESCRIPTION  

The World Outgames are a sporting and cultural event hosted by the gay community. 

They bring together athletes and artists from all over the world, many from countries where homosexuality remains illegal and hidden. The Outgames are open to all who wish to participate, without regard to sexual orientation. There are no qualifying standards, although competitions are arranged according to the skill levels of the competitors. 

The World Outgames are licensed by the Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association. Host cities are democratically selected by its members. The Outgames are a separate organisation from the Gay Games.

The heroic Olympic opening fanfare reminds us of the games of the ancient Greeks and Romans, the lyrical middle section stands for all the people, all over the world, who are unable – and often indeed forbidden – to out themselves. The end section is full of energy:  this is the vitality, the power we need to participate in the games.

Originally composed for brass ensemble. Orchestrated for symphony orchestra in 2016.

INSTRUMENTATION

1 horn in F – 4 trumpets in C – 3 trombones – 1 bass trombone – 1 tuba – 2 percussion*

*percussion instruments:

Percussion 1: snare – wind chimes

Percussion 2: suspended cymbal – glockenspiel 

COMMISSION

Commissioned by the 3rd World Outgames, Antwerp 2013

PREMIERE

World premiere by Belgian Brass, conducted by Dirk Brossé on August 2, 2013 in Antwerp

PUBLISHER

Dirk Brossé 

AVAILABLE SCORES & ORCHESTRAL MATERIALS

Available on a rental base form the composer

RELATED RECORDINGS

Recording by Belgian Brass available 

CATEGORIES 

Works for Brass Ensemble