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Carry On Wayward Son
Kerry Livgren (arr. Paul Murtha)
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General Info
Year: 1977 / 2009
Duration: c. 2:35
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00; (digital) - $55.00 | Score Only (print) - $5.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Electric Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III
(percussion detail desired)
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Recorded in 1977 by the group Kansas, this mega-hit helped define a genre of progressive rock anthems with multiple sections and styles.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Citrus Heights (Calif.) Community Marching Band (Kody Tickner, conductor) - 5 June 2022
- Valley Stream (N.Y.) Community Band (Todd A. Holly, conductor) – 21 July 2015
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Carry On Wayward Son (arr. Murtha) (2009)
- Dust in the Wind (arr. Balent) (1978)
Resources
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Kerry Livgren." Accessed 22 January 2016.
- Livgren, K.; Murtha, P. (2009). Carry On, Wayward Son [score]. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, Wisc.