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Fanfare for the Common Man is piece of music. It was written by Aaron Copland in 1942 for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The piece is scored for brass and percussion. It is often heard on television, at national events such as Fourth of July celebrations, sports events, etc.

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  • Henry-A.-Wallace-Townsend

    Henry A. Wallace's speech proclaiming the "Century of the Common Man" inspired Copland's fanfare.

  • Aaron Copland, Fanfare for the Common Man

    Initial trumpet notes from Fanfare for the Common Man, Copland Memorial Garden, Tanglewood

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Fanfarria para el hombre corriente para niños

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