The final portion titled “Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No.6” (https://youtu.be/g1xEbvXGU28?si=1D8OWGE6V00LxGnx) was written in 2014 for piano but was later adapted for a full orchestra in 2016. A free score for “Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 6” (https://youtu.be/g1xEbvXGU28?si=9IZIO3VGIhR6GP7j) can be accessed here for free (https://musescore.com/user/1680641/scores/8887464)
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“Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 5” (https://youtu.be/3REl_Ir3okg?si=5jrl_o5CyVN7QhrL) was written in 1993 and was originally the final portion of the work. It is dedicated to the Aspen Music Festival and School, the Juilliard School, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, etc. boardmember Joan Harris. The version I selected was conducted by Marin Alsop, subject of “Fanfare…, No. 1”’s dedication (sorry no video💔)
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“Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 4” (https://youtu.be/hm8EZj5skY8?si=Gij-CjV06LS1Q6H9) was written in 1992 and is the only “Fanfare” to utilize a full orchestra without emphasis on brass instruments. It is dedicated to Juilliard trained conductor and former National Council on the Arts member JoAnn Falletta
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“Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 3” (https://youtu.be/hnlVKC7rxdg?si=s9aciac-zqWSVOmF) was written in 1991, and was debuted by the Empire Brass and members of the New York Philharmonic brass section. It is decided to concert music director Frances Richard
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“Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 2” (https://youtu.be/UZfUnkeQY9Y?si=zmioANvdta2gocAl) was written in 1989 is dedicated to Joan Briccetti, former manager of the St. Louis Symphony.
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