| 12741 | American Suite, The |
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| Holcombe, Bill (Ed. Holcombe) |  Score
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| Publisher: Musicians Publications |
| Instrumentation: 3+1.2+1.2+1.2/4.3.3.1,timp,perc,(pf),hp,str |
| Duration: 9:00 |
| Comments: Orch. by Holcombe Jr. Westward Ho, Morning, Celebration. Grade = MD. |
| Description: Originally composed for band, The "American Suite" is in only a very general sense programmatic music. Westward Ho opens with a declarative fanfare leading the listener to a broad outdoor melody in the horns over an exciting rhythmic ostinato. Morning is the central movement in a simple ternary form, building towards beautiful bi-tonal harmonies. The middle section is based on a simple song-like melody, then recalling the simple opening statements, reminiscent of the gradual dawning of a new day. The final movement, Celebration, is jovial with the main themes from the earlier movements momentarily superimposed. |