Gold Rush Rag
General Info
Year: 1998
Duration: c. 3:05
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Manhattan Beach Music
Cost: Score and Parts - $95.00 | Score Only - $15.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
Contrabassoon (optional)
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
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 Cornet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion, including:
- Bass Drum
- Snare Drum
- Crash Cymbals
- Bells
- Tambourine
- Triangle
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The discovery of the yellow metal at Sutter's Mill in California's Sacramento Valley in 1849 was only the beginning of subsequent gold rushes to occur in the state. Gold Rush Rag was written to commemorate all of the California gold rushes from past to present -- not only for the precious metal, but for all the opportunities that California has offered.
This work is dedicated to the Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band, conducted by Dr. Lester E. Lehr.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
State Ratings
- Indiana: ISSMA SENIOR BAND GROUP II
- North Carolina: IV
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- San Jose (Calif.) Wind Symphony (Edward C. Harris, conductor) – 7 May 2017
- East Bay Symphonic Band (Beverly Johnson, conductor) - 3 April 2013 (ACB’s 35th Annual Convention (San Ramon, Calif.))
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Challenger Rag
- Gold Rush Rag (1998)
- Trombadour Rag (1999)