David Lovrien
Texas Star
(British brass band)
A taste of Texas - set for British-style brass band. Named official march of the Dallas Winds, Texas Star is dedicated to the composer's high school band director, Charles Forque (author of the Best In Class band method books), this sprawling western march is a musical impression of the famous "Texas Star" ferris wheel at the Texas State Fairgrounds in Dallas. It was first performed at the Fairgrounds in May 1996.