‘Echoes of Freedom’ is a celebratory fanfare for concert band commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Reflecting the spirit of freedom that has shaped the nation since 1776, the work opens with a bold fanfare and the introduction of the main melody. The music evokes the character of early American fife-and-drum traditions and features the flutes, trumpets, and percussion before building toward a majestic statement of the melody in the brass, with a soaring woodwind countermelody above, culminating in a final triumphant fanfare. Inspired by both the American Revolution and the continuing journey toward a more perfect union, ‘Echoes of Freedom’ celebrates the enduring legacy of freedom while looking toward a future filled with hope.
