Clifton Williams: Fanfare and Allegro

[@sashasingh7389]

Clifton Williams, "Jimmy" was one of my music professors at the University of Miami. Played this under his baton, along with other Williams pieces. And he was a very nice man to boot! I enjoyed many lunches with him in the mid 60's. When I became a band director he guest conducted his Variation Overture with my Junior High band. Unforgettable! RIP my friend.

[@terrybyers2361]

All-world-all-time composer. Unappreciated and underappreciated by too many. I hear Copland licks. You were a genius, Clifton.

[@markmcdonald7041]

Bravo! I had the honor of playing this masterpiece back in the Spring of 1980 at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas. Clifton Williams' music is in an elite class by itself and should be played more often! Every section is given a chance to shine in his works.

[@SapientCorvid]

Played Clifton’s music in undergrad at Vanderbilt- thank you for performing this so well! This is music that should see more regular performances across the country.

[@williamphillips6247]

Magnificent performance of this wonderful piece!

[@TromboneConductor767]

Such a fantastic performance. Lovely recording too!

[@jeffgilchrist705]

CW one of my all time favorites. Played most of his works in HS, college and professionally. Very accessible for most good bands, but harmonically and rhythmically very hip. On a sidenote, I wonder how many of the musicians thought playing a wind instrument through a hole in a mask was doing anything good. One of the most idiotic times in our nation’s history.

[@irvl]

Bravo performance!

[@robertslagle7176]

Admirable project.

[@box3229]

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