‘Spectral Fanfare’ for brass ensemble and percussion is a short, exciting piece that explores different triadic colors. The triads dance around the current tonic (home) key, either providing dissonance against or consonance with the tonic. The piece alternates between triadic fanfare calls and melodic lines; a middle lyrical section provides repose before the rousing finale. The title alludes to the sense in which the spectrum of colors is explored in the music, but also refers to an imaginary army of marching specters, regal and awe-inspiring.