Variations on a Shaker Melody (from Appalachian Spring) Score and Parts

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Aaron Copland. Classical, 20th Century, Americana. Set of Parts, Collection / Songbook, Score and Parts. “Variations on a Shaker Melody” is an excerpt from “Appalachian Spring” which was composed in 1943-44 as a ballet for Miss Martha Graham on a commission from the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation. The ballet was first performed by Miss Graham and her company at the Coolidge Festival in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., on October 30, 1944.The original scoring called for a chamber ensemble of thirteen instruments. The present arrangement for symphony orchestra was made by the composer especially for performance by school and community orchestras.
Variations on a Shaker Melody (from Appalachian Spring)
“Variations on a Shaker Melody” is an excerpt from “Appalachian Spring” which was composed in 1943-44 as a ballet for Miss Martha Graham on a commission from the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation. The ballet was first performed by Miss Graham and her company at the Coolidge Festival in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., on October 30, 1944.
The original scoring called for a chamber ensemble of thirteen instruments. The present arrangement for symphony orchestra was made by the composer especially for performance by school and community orchestras.
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Format
Set of Parts, Collection / Songbook, Score and Parts
Composer
Aaron Copland
Genre
Classical, 20th Century, Americana
Publisher
Boosey & Hawkes
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