In Old Ozark Village
ca. 4’33’’ • solos: trombone, bari • 2023
required doubles: none
In Old Ozark Village is a lively and evocative work that blends the rhythmic drive of classic big band swing with the rustic charm of an Appalachian fiddle tune, opening with a steady, propulsive groove in the style of Gene Krupa before bursting into a reel infused with the infectious momentum of a country dance. It captures the spirit of a place where the sound of a distant train mixes with the hum of cicadas, and the glow of lanterns flickers against old wooden porches as dancers move in step with the music.
Designed for intermediate high school ensembles, this piece offers both a technical challenge and an opportunity for storytelling through sound.
ca. 4’33’’ • solos: trombone, bari • 2023
required doubles: none
In Old Ozark Village is a lively and evocative work that blends the rhythmic drive of classic big band swing with the rustic charm of an Appalachian fiddle tune, opening with a steady, propulsive groove in the style of Gene Krupa before bursting into a reel infused with the infectious momentum of a country dance. It captures the spirit of a place where the sound of a distant train mixes with the hum of cicadas, and the glow of lanterns flickers against old wooden porches as dancers move in step with the music.
Designed for intermediate high school ensembles, this piece offers both a technical challenge and an opportunity for storytelling through sound.
ca. 4’33’’ • solos: trombone, bari • 2023
required doubles: none
In Old Ozark Village is a lively and evocative work that blends the rhythmic drive of classic big band swing with the rustic charm of an Appalachian fiddle tune, opening with a steady, propulsive groove in the style of Gene Krupa before bursting into a reel infused with the infectious momentum of a country dance. It captures the spirit of a place where the sound of a distant train mixes with the hum of cicadas, and the glow of lanterns flickers against old wooden porches as dancers move in step with the music.
Designed for intermediate high school ensembles, this piece offers both a technical challenge and an opportunity for storytelling through sound.