Commissioned in two stages by two different consortia, both organized by Jeffrey Gershman from Indiana University and Texas A&M University-Commerce. Based on Newman’s earlier work The Rivers of Bowery.
Composer:
Year(s) Composed:
2009
Difficulty:
Grade 6
Duration:
27 minutes
Instrumentation:
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Wind Ensemble: 3(III=picc).2(II=eh).3.ecl.bcl.cbcl.2-sx.ax.tx.bx-4.4.2.btb.euph.1-timp.6perc[glk.guiro.clv.2tam(s,l).sd.2rcym.vib.chi.mar.2bd.xyl.crot.scym.china.cym.egg shaker.hat.2timb(h,l).sand.piatti.spl.tri.wb.3metalmixingbowls(m,l,xl)]-pno/cel-egtr.db
Movements:
I. Across the groaning continent
II. The Americans
III. My Hands Are a City
Publication Information:
OK Feel Good Music
Premiered:
Jeffrey D. Gershman/Indiana University Symphonic Band, April 23, 2009.
Availability:
Available for Rental