The march Squinzano was first performed in 1989 by the Banda Musicale Città di Squinzano, directed by Lufrano himself. The march has a lively and festive character, with a catchy melody and a rich orchestration. The march is divided into three sections: an introduction, a trio, and a reprise. The introduction features a fanfare-like motif that is repeated several times with different instruments and harmonies. The trio introduces a contrasting theme that is more lyrical and expressive, with a prominent role for the clarinets and saxophones. The reprise returns to the main theme of the introduction, with some variations and embellishments, and ends with a triumphant coda.
The march Squinzano is one of the most popular and appreciated symphonic marches in Italy and abroad. It has been recorded by several bands and orchestras, such as the Banda Musicale Città di Lecce, the Banda Musicale Città di Martina Franca, and the Banda Musicale Città di Francavilla Fontana. The march has also been transcribed for piano solo by Giuseppe Minafra and for wind ensemble by Giuseppe Coggi.
The PDF file of the score of Squinzano can be downloaded from the website of Marce Bandistiche, a platform dedicated to the promotion and diffusion of band music. The PDF file contains 38 pages, including the full score and the individual parts for each instrument. The PDF file is free to download for personal use, but it is not allowed to distribute or sell it without the permission of the author.
If you are interested in learning more about Squinzano and other symphonic marches by Michele Lufrano, you can watch some videos on YouTube or visit his official website. You can also listen to some of his other compositions, such as Regione Abruzzo, Fantastica, La Classica, Vita Gaia, and Maria Luisa.
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