Choral Symphony on American Poems


Requires very large forces. The numbers given in parentheses are ranges of instrumentalists called for by composer. Composed as part of the Ford Foundation Contemporary Music Project in 1964.

Composer:

Jarrett, Jack

Year(s) Composed:
1966

Difficulty:
Grade 4

Duration:
22 minutes

Instrumentation:
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SATB Choir and Band: 9(VIII&IX=picc).3(III=eh).3(9-18).ecl.acl(3-6).bcl(2-4).cacl(1-2).cbcl(1-2).3-ax(2-4).tx(1-2).bx(1-2)-6(8).4(6).6crt(9).4(6).2btb(3).4bhn.4-timp.3perc-cel(opt)-hp(opt).db(2-4)

About this coding system

Movements:

I. Concord Hymn
II. The Statue of Old Andrew Jackson
III. Out of May’s Shows Selected
IV. In Praise of Johnny Appleseed

Publication Information:

Fischer (1970)

Premiered:

Fred Leist/Oshkosh Senior High School A Capella Choir and Concert Band, Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, April 15, 1967.

Availability:
Available for Purchase, Available for Rental, and Contact Composer

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