The Dallas Winds will herald the beginning of each concert during their 2017-18 concert season with works from six American composers, the winners of our 2017 Fanfare Competition.

2017 Fanfare Winners

  • Diamond Flight – Joshua Hobbs
  • Adventure Awaits – Christian Kolo
  • Fanfare, “Die Helden” – Onsby C. Rose
  • Forging an Icon – Tara Islas
  • The Eternity Gate – Kent Philip Baker
  • The Pure in Heart – Thomas Singletary
  • Fanfare for Dallas Blue – Scott L. Taube (for fallen and survivors of the attack on Dallas, July 7, 2016)

We would also like to recognize three Honorable Mention entries:

  • Introit – Steven Bryant
  • Ready for the Call – Sean Nelson
  • Solar Fanfare – Roger Zare