FULL SCORE THE KLAXON (March) HENRY FILLMORE Edited by Robert E. Foster Bas INSTRUMENTATION Full Score, Flute / Piccolo Oboe Clarinet in & Clarinet 1 In Clarinet 2 in @ Clarinet 3 in Bb Bass Clarinet in B. Bassoon Alto Saxophone 1 in Eb ‘Alto Saxophone 2 in Eb ‘Tenor Saxophone in Baritone Saxophone in Ei ‘Trumpet 1 in B. ‘Trumpet 2 in B. ‘Trumpet 3 in B. ‘Trumpet 4 in B. Horn 4 in F Horn 2 in F. Horn 3 in Horn @ in F Trombone 1 ‘Trombone 2: ‘Trombone 3. Euphonium .¢. in Bb Euphonium 8. Tuba Percussion 1 Percussion 2. Crash cymbals, ass Brum CARL FISCHERe 1 copies sold to Cindy Bergau by J.W. Pepper & Son Inc. on 12/08/2024Program Notes ‘The Fillmore Band was a professional ensemble founded in 1927 that included musicians from the Cincinnati symphony Orchestra and other fine instrumentalists from Cincinnati. In 1930 they were ‘the featured ensemble at the Cincinnati Automobile Show, Henry Fillmore wrote a new march to be performed at this event, and he called It The Klaxon or March of the Automobiles. The dedication fon the score reads: “To The Producers of the Klaxon Automobile Horns", Automobile manufactur: ers sent copies of the sheet music to their dealers all over the country in an effort to stimulate the economy, Fillmore invented a new musical instrument for use at the show, and it apparently created quite a lot of excitement. | was called a klaxopnone, and it was made up of automobile horns, or Klaxons, ‘mounted on a table and powered with an automobile battery, These new automobile horns were replacing the old “aaa00000gah'type horn. While the new musical instrument did not survive, the march was terrific, and itis still a very popular part of the traditional march repertoire. with its catchy melodies, flowing and soaring woodwind parts, exciting brass parts, and great dynamic con: ‘rast, this march is a welcome addition to any good band concert. Performance Notes For a really musical performance it is important to shape the phrases in the soft sections at the beginning of the trio and at measure 103. To achieve better balance in those two places it may be helpful to use only one tuba, or if you have strong bassoons and low woodwinds, delete the tuba Until the loud section that follows. ‘The following notes are based on the performance notes by the Fillmore authority, Wiliam Clayton Bill" Miller. They reflect the performance practices of the band directors who performed this under Mr. Fillmore ‘The introduction and first strain are played as written. in the second strain, bring out the beat 2 accents in measures 27 and 28, Players with the whole and half notes in the trio should play legato \while the horns and saxophones predominate. The trombone notes, however, should be very sepa: rated and clear. At the break strain (measure 71), note the featured bass drum and cymbal parts. ‘The trumpets are tacet at the double bar (measure 7) the first time through while the woodwinds are featured. The horns are featured when they enter in the middie of the strain, n the repeat back to 71 play the break strain the same as the first time. However, this time play full ‘tutti at 87. When the horns enter at mid-strain, begin a gradual decrescendo down to almost noth Ing, then play fortissimo on the last note. 1 copies sold to Cindy Bergau by J.W. Pepper & Son Inc. on 12/08/2024About the Composer James Henry Fillmore, Jr. was born in Cincinnati on December 3, 1881 Into a family of composers land publishers of religious music. A somewhat incorrigible boy, he was bored with church music. He preferred more exciting music such as that used in circuses. n fact, her ran off with circuses at least three times. This caused no small amount of consternation in the family, which had a dignified English-American bearing (he was a second cousin, twice removed, of President Millard 8. Fillmore), so he recelved much of his education in a military schoo}. He graduated from the Miami Military Institute in 1901. Frustrated at being unable to influence the Fillmore Brothers to branch into the publication of band music, he left home. He married his secret sweetheart Mabel Jones, a vaudeville dancer, and joined the Lemon Brothers circus as a trombone player. He returned to Cincinnati and the publishing company after one season, but it was several ‘years before the family accepted Mabel Gradually, Henry persuaded his father and uncles to publish more band music. The firm eventually became a leading band house, primarily because the music of Henry Fillmore and his seven aliases had become very popular. Another factor was his expertise as an arranger and editor. Meanwhile, he was heavily involved with bands in the Cincinnati area. Under his leadership, the syrian ‘Temple Shrine Band became America's finest fraternal band. industrialist Powell Crosley enticed him ‘to organize a professional band, and it, too, achieved widespread fame through broadcasts over the Powerful radio station WLW. One novel feature of the programs was Henry's exceptional dog, Mike ‘the “radio hound," who barked at predetermined spots in the music. Henry's music was now being played by bands throughout North America and abroad, and his, Intense schedule as composer, arranger, music editor, and conductor began to take its toll. In his late fifties, ne developed a serious heart problem. Doctors told him his life expectancy would be less ‘than one year unless he retired. They also suggested that he move to a warmer climate. He moved to Miami with the expectation of living only a short time. However, he was revived by the Florida sunshine and lived almost two more decades. Much of his renewed energy could be attrib- luted to a new life as mentor of schoo! musicians throughout the state of Florida, He loved the kids, ‘who adopted him universally as their “Uncle Henry." His activities in the music education field soon became a serious commitment. One of his old friends ‘was John J. Heney, a noted former percussionist of Sousa's band, who was obsessed with raising the level of school bands in Florida. Together they traveled about the state encouraging school officials to start bands. The end result of their extraordinary promotional efforts was the creation of three dozen new high school bands. ‘An especially loving relationship developed between Henry and the band at the University of Miami He was named "permanent guest conductor" and accompanied the band on trips, Including three ‘to Central America. In appreciation of his concern—and his generosity—the university awarded him with an honorary doctorate. Despite the warnings of doctors, Henry became even more active In the band movement. He was elected president of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association and held the organization together through the years of World War II when travel was restricted. And he seldom passed up a chance to be present at functions of the Florida Bandmasters Association. 1 copies sold to Cindy Bergau by J.W. Pepper & Son Inc. on 12/08/2024He moved to Miami with the expectation of living only a short time. However, he was revived by the Florida sunshine and lived almost two more decades. Much of his renewed energy could be attrib: luted to a new life as mentor of school musicians throughout the state of Florida, He loved the kids, Who adopted him universally as their “Uncle Henry." His activities in the music education field soon became a serious commitment. One of his old friends was John J. Heney, a noted former percussionist of Sousa’s band, who was obsessed with raising the level of school bands in Florida. Together they traveled about the state encouraging school officials, to start bands. The end result of their extraordinary promotional efforts was the creation of three dozen new high school bands. ‘An especially loving relationship developed between Henry and the band at the University of Miam He was named “permanent guest conductor” and accompanied the band on trips, including three ‘to Central America. In appreciation of his concern—and his generosity—the university awarded him with an honorary doctorate, Despite the warnings of doctors, Henry became even more active in the band movement, He was elected president of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association and held the organization together through the years of Worid War lI when travel was restricted. And he seldom passed up a chance to be present at functions of the Florida Bandmasters Association. |As might be expected, he paid the price for not heeding his doctor's advice. After being weakened by series of nesses, the big heart of Henry Fillmore finally gave Way. He dled peacefully n his sleep (on December 7, 1956. His body was cremated, and his ashes were interred with those of his beloved Mabel at the Woodlawn Park Cemetery in Miami ‘The band world had lost a giant, but his music wil ive as long as there are bands to play it. Benefiting ‘most from his legacy was the University of Miami Band, to which he bequeathed most of his estate. ‘The Henry Fillmore Band Hall with its Filmore Museum is a symbol of that legacy. About the Editor Robert E. Foster has an extensive background as a music educator, conductor, adjudicator, and as ‘a composer and arranger. He has served as a successful band director at the junior high school, high school, and university levels, and he has conducted and/or adjudicated throughout the United States and Canada, Mexico, Europe, Japan and Singapore. He Is Professor of Music in the School of Music at the University of Kansas, where he has been on the faculty since 1971. He Is past president of the American Bandmasters Association, the National Band Association, the Southwest Division of College Band Directors National Association, and of the Big ‘Twelve Conference Band Directors Assoclation. He Is the conductor of the award winning Lawrence City Band. In 2006, ne was inducted into the National Band Association Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors. in 2010, he was inducted into the Kansas Music Educators Hall of Fame. Foster s the President and CEO of the John Philip Sousa Foundation, and has been actively Involved In the promotion and performances of the music of John Philip Sousa. He worked with ‘the instrumentalist magazine as guest editor to produce thelr Sousa Sesquicentennial issue in November, 2004. He has edited new critical editions of Sousa’s music, as well as of the music of Henry Fillmore. His impersonation of John Philip Sousa in Sousa Concerts has been a huge success, sell ing out concert halls in several different states. In July, 2006 he served as conductor of the National Band Association National Community Band in Las Vegas, again serving as Mr. Sousa in a gala concert called Sousa on the strip. Mr. Foster brings a wealth of experience, background, and knowledge about traditional marches, and the concerts that were performed by Mr. Sousa and his great band, and by the legendary band leader, Henry Fillmore. 1 copies sold to Cindy Bergau by J.W. Pepper & Son Inc. on 12/08/2024Full Score othe Producers ofthe Klason Automobile Horne 5 The Klaxon HENRY FILLMORE March Tempo (= 120) March dived by Robert E, Faster ot eiPieole Oboe (Clarinet in > larinet in Bs Sas Clarinet ra Bassoon n 1 Sasophomein > 2 Tenor Satophone in BS Baritone Strophone in BS = = f Mareh Tempo (= 120) Trumpet in Bs Horn nF ‘Trombone Euphonium Tha Rereussion 2 Sirhan 1 copies sold to Cindy Bergau by J.W. Pepper & Son Inc. on 12/08/2024 5Fics. on. chines chins Ro. in Alto Sax. 1 ao hn. Eph. 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