Symphonic Dance No. 3 “Fiesta” by
Clifton Williams depicts the pageantry
of Latin American celebrations—street bands, bull fights, bright
costumes. It is one of a group of five pieces originally commissioned
for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra.
It was later re-scored for band and first performed in March, 1967,
by the University of Miami Band, under the composer’s direction.
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Source: Band Music Notes, Norman Smith and Albert Stoutamire.)
