Tennessee

From Wind Repertory Project
Ira Hearshen

Ira Hearshen


Tennessee is the second movement of the dance suite Aragon 1945-1952.


General Info

Year: 2017
Duration: c. 5:20
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Ludwig Masters
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $85.00   |   Score Only (print) - $20.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo/Flute III
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II-III
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass 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-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Harp
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Drum Set
  • Mark Tree
  • Orchestra Bells
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The second movement of Aragon 1945-1952 was inspired by the hit country song Tennessee Waltz, written in 1946 by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King. A 1950 recording by Patti Page became a multimillion seller. Scored in time as a gospel waltz, the work effectively conveys the emotion and charm of the Stewart and King dance favorite with lilting melodic lines, attractive harmonies, and effective contrasts of texture and dynamics.

-Program Note from The Instrumentalist


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • Ira Hearshen website Accessed 30 August 2019
  • "New Music Reviews." The Instrumentalist, 72/6 (January 2018), p. 28-30.