“Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat” (Fortune Favours The Brave)

Ian Mitchell originally composed “Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat” (Fortune Favours the Brave) for the Household Division production Viva Music III, held at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, in 2008.

    

PRODUCT INFORMATION

TITLE Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat (Fortune Favours the Brave)
COMPOSER Ian Mitchell
ARRANGER Ian Mitchell
CATEGORY Band Fanfare
CATALOGUE NO SM0219
DURATION Circa 2 mins
ABOUT THIS WORK Ian Mitchell originally composed “Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat” (Fortune Favours the Brave) for the Household Division production Viva Music III, held at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, in February 2008. This event was the third of its type, and Ian had the privilege of composing the opening fanfares for all three events.

Having undergone nominal re-orchestration and structural surgery since Viva Musica III, “Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat” is now presented in a format suitable for full symphonic wind band and is a strong concert opener, challenging all sections of the band.

“Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat” is a phrase that is credited to Alexander the Great. describing his use of his infantry and cavalry.
DIFFICULTY This piece has difficulty rating of 3.5 on a scale one through 6, with 6 being the hardest. Click here to see how we grade our band sets.
INSTRUMENTATION Piccolos/Flutes 1-2
Oboes 1-2
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinets 1-2-3-4
Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophones 1-2
Bb Tenor Saxophones 1-2
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bassoons 1-2
Horns 1-2
Horns 3-4
Trumpets 1-2-3-4
Tenor Trombones 1-2-3
Bass Trombones
Euphoniums
Tubas
Timpani
Side Drum
Cymbals
Bass Drum


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