The soundtrack to Joe Biden's inauguration arrival: A fanfare composed by a University of Hartford graduate The band played a fanfare by Composer Peter Boyer as part of the one-hour prelude music for the inauguration. Author: Shara Taylor Updated: 8:31 PM EST January 20, 2021 DC, USA — Musicians graced the United States Capitol Wednesday for the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. There was a special Connecticut connection to sounds from the United States Marine Band. The band played a fanfare by Composer Peter Boyer, an alumnus of the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, as part of the one-hour prelude music for the inauguration.