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Songs from the Heartland
Russel Mikkelson, in cooperation with graduate conducting students Brian Sze, Lisa Galvin and Zachary Roberts
General Info
Year: 2011
Duration: c. 7:40
Difficulty: III 1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Daehn Publications, through C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $76.00 | Score Only (print) - $25.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
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
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Bass Drum
- Crash Cymbals
- Orchestra Chimes
- Snare Drum
- Triangle
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
This medley is totally unique in that it was written as a collaborative effort by graduate conducting students and their instructor. Included are American folks songs The Boatman's Dance, Dixie, and Old Dan Tucker.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
State Ratings
- Wisconsin: Event 3000 Concert Band Grade B
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Ohio State University (Columbus) Collegiate Winds (Phillip A. Day, conductor) – 18 April 2017
- Pearland (Texas) Community Band (Bobby Wren, conductor) – 4 July 2014
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Songs from the Heartland (2011)
Resources
- The Horizon Leans Forward..., compiled and edited by Erik Kar Jun Leung, GIA Publications, 2021, p. 330.