Afternoon Games No. 2 from Old Settlers' Picnic by Eric Ewazen Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert band (Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Euphonium, Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4, Percussion 5, Piccolo and more.)

SKU: PR.115402280

No. 2 from Old Settlers' Picnic. Composed by Eric Ewazen. Arranged by Virginia Allen. Folio. Score and parts. Duration 0:02:30. Theodore Presser Company #115-40228. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.115402280).

UPC: 680160693863.

OLD SETTLERS’ PICNIC is a is a four-movement suite for Band by Eric Ewazen, arranged by Virginia Allen; each movement is published separately. Composed with high school performers in mind, the suite was inspired by an 1890s photograph and descriptions of a Wisconsin town’s “Old Settlers” celebration. AFTERNOON GAMES are depicted with a Vivace scherzo in 6/8. The running and skipping leads to an extended fugue for a copycat game before returning to the opening theme. .
OLD SETTLERS' PICNIC is gratefully dedicated to the Oregon High School Orchestra (Oregon WI), directed by Leyla Sanyer, who commissioned the work.The 4-movement piece is based on a photo and a historical event that took place in this area of Wisconsin during the 1890's, detailing a festive day-long celebration honoring the settlers who arrived in Madison County, during the early 1800s. The celebration consisted of a morning parade, an early afternoon filled with games, an evening dance, and a gathering under the stars at night while tales were told of the early experiences, of tornadoes, and bear attacks, and the hard work of carving out a life in a brand new land.