A4, Score (18, wide) & parts (12x2=24, plus percussion, 2, total=26)
Horns
12
Additional Equipment
Straight mutes
Others
1
Other Instruments
Percussion (Suspended cymbal, snare drum)
Difficulty
2
Duration
2
Structure / Movements
One movement
Clefs
Treble
Meters
3/4, 3/2, 4/2, C, 3/4, 5/8, 2/4, 5/4
Key signatures
1#, None
Range
Horn 1: f1 - c3
Horn 2: g - g2
Horn 3: b - c3
Horn 4: b - g2
Horn 5: d - c3
Horn 6: d - b2
Horn 7: d - b2
Horn 8: G - g2
Horn 9: c1 - a2
Horn 10: g - g2
Horn 11: g - f2
Horn 12: d - e2
Creator's Comments
Performance Notes
Hughes' All four one fanfare is a rhythmically challenging, but very effective work. The main theme is built on shifted accented note changes in horns 1-4, going around the parts (3+4,2,1+4,3,1,3,2,3+4,4,2,3, etc.), and in the second half supported by the remaining parts (with the main accents on the downbeat and the second quaver [eighth note]). This theme returns cyclically in the work, and again at the end.
In between there are sections based on various other elements: upward glissandi, downward scales, meter variation (introducing composite meters), articulation variation, and (quick) chorale-like sections in horns 9-12). The ending, as noted above, it yet again introduced by a restatement of the theme, which is spun into a final G major chord.
A fanfare with a different touch, All four one fanfare is an ideal opener for a concert of any advanced large ensemble.