Fontenot - Civil War Fantasy
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Odis Samuel (Sammy) Fontenot Jr. is a retired Louisiana state employee and lifelong musician based in Calhoun, Louisiana. He attended Northeast Louisiana University as a music major, performing horn, and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps as a fleet bandsman, receiving an honorable discharge in December 1980. Over the course of his performing career he has played with the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, the Shreveport Symphony, the El Dorado Symphony, and the Twin Cities Community Band, and served as a performing member of the First Baptist Church worship service for thirty years. Upon retirement, Fontenot began composing original works and recording his own charts in his home studio, quickly discovering the deep satisfaction of creating original music. He has since turned to notating and arranging his compositions for orchestral forces. Music has always been his first love.
Fontenot - Civil War Fantasy
$60.00
Sale price
$60.00
Regular price
Civil War Fantasy — An Original Work by Sammy Fontenot
Civil War Fantasy by Sammy Fontenot is an evocative original composition that draws on the rich musical heritage of the American Civil War era. Weaving together familiar melodic references and original material, the work creates a vivid musical portrait of that defining period in American history — capturing both the martial energy and the deep human pathos of the conflict.
With its dramatic contrasts, memorable themes, and strong narrative arc, Civil War Fantasy is an ideal choice for concert programs with a patriotic or historical theme, as well as any ensemble looking for original repertoire with immediate audience appeal.
Performance Highlights
- Original composition by Sammy Fontenot inspired by the American Civil War era
- Dramatic contrasts and memorable themes with strong narrative arc
- Weaves familiar melodic references with original material
- Ideal for patriotic concerts, historical programs, and community performances
- Digital PDF download — print-ready score and parts included
About the Composer
Odis Samuel (Sammy) Fontenot Jr. is a retired Louisiana state employee and lifelong musician based in Calhoun, Louisiana. He attended Northeast Louisiana University as a music major, performing horn, and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps as a fleet bandsman, receiving an honorable discharge in December 1980. Over the course of his performing career he has played with the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, the Shreveport Symphony, the El Dorado Symphony, and the Twin Cities Community Band, and served as a performing member of the First Baptist Church worship service for thirty years. Upon retirement, Fontenot began composing original works and recording his own charts in his home studio, quickly discovering the deep satisfaction of creating original music. He has since turned to notating and arranging his compositions for orchestral forces. Music has always been his first love.