For the past eight seasons, the Dallas Wind Symphony has established a tradition of performing brass fanfares 15 minutes prior to curtain in the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas.  Our patrons eagerly gather in the lobby to hear these fanfares, which have become an important part of the concert experience.

Composers and composition students are encouraged to submit their unpublished fanfares to the address below by July 15th, 2008.  Fanfares should be no longer than 3 minutes and instrumentation can include minimal percussion as deemed necessary.   Seven fanfares will be selected by committee and will be conducted by DWS Associate Conductor, David T. Kehler.  Winning entries will receive:

• A live performance in the Meyerson foyer prior to a Dallas Wind Symphony subscription concert during the 2008-2009 season;
• Your name and fanfare title credited in the DWS printed concert program;
• Recognition from the stage during the concert by DWS founder Kim Campbell (if you choose to attend the concert);
• Your name and fanfare title listed and archived on the DWS website;
• Publishing, sales and marketing services from Lovebird Music

Submissions must be postmarked by July 15th, 2008.  Please submit your unpublished scores and complete parts to:

Dallas Wind Symphony
2008 Call for Fanfares
PO BOX 595026
Dallas, Texas 75359-5026

The maximum ensemble of musicians is:

• 6 Trumpet
• 5 Horn
• 3 Trombone
• 2 Euphonium
• 2 Tuba
• Minimal percussion allowed but not required; e.g., snare drum, bass drum, cymbals.  Do not  exceed one mallet player or more than three timpani.

For information or questions, please contact Dallas Wind Symphony Associate Conductor David T. Kehler by email.

Please include complete contact information with your submission, including full name, mailing address, e-mail address and telephone.