Three separate movements of classic Americana: The Arkansas Traveller; The Colorado Trail and Turkey in the Straw. As the pioneers moved west, they took their songs with them, singing them on the trail or at the campfire. Play each movement...

This challenging and very likable work will help your orchestra keep on their toes. Some chromaticism and some bouncing bow work give the programmatic feel to it as it evokes the image of trying to keep your balance while keeping multiple things in...