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Pennsylvania Polka
Lester Lee (arr. Eric Osterling)
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General Info
Year: 1942 / 2005
Duration: c. 1:55
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. through Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $40.00 | Score Only (print) - $5.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
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
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Convertible Bass Line
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III
(percussion detail desired)
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
This World War II polka, with lyrics by Zeke Manners, was a hit for The Andrews Sisters. The song has been used in several movies set in that state, notably Love Hurts (1991) and Groundhog Day (1993).
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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- Atascadero (Calif.) Community Band (Carlos Gama, Jr., conductor) - 20 June 2017
- Boulan Park Middle School (Troy, Mich.) Symphonic Band (Joe Havrilla, conductor) – 20 October 2015
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Pennsylvania Polka (arr. Osterling) (1942/2005)
- Pennsylvania Polka (arr. Warrington) (1942/1969)
Resources
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Lester Lee." Accessed 26 June 2017
- Lee, L.; Manners, Z.; Osterling, E. (2005). Pennsylvania Polka [score]. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, Wisc.
- "Lester Lee." Find a Grave. 21 January 2000 Accessed 26 June 2017