(Fanfare-Overture for Band)
Commissioned to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the state of West Virginia, Forever Free incorporates indigenous elements of the states musical heritage, capturing a robust and celebratory spirit. Cast in a single movement in threesections, the title is inspired by the state motto, “Montani semper liberi” (“Mountaineeers forever free”). The work is unified at the outset and closing by a ceremonial fanfare based on thematic figures from the state songWest Virginia Hills. A contrasting middle section features a lyric variant accompanied by a militaristic snare drum and timpani cadence, before all thematic elements are combined for thebuoyant and festive conclusion. Dur: 4:25
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