American Girl, An

Inspired by the 'American Girl' dolls and magazines, this work was written for the composer's two daughters. Filled with the rhythm of young girls, this work represents girls who are filled with imagination and consumed with passion for the knowledge of the people who made our country what it is.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 1999
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 7:00

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Instrumentation

Flute 1, 2 (Piccolo)
Oboe 1, 2
Bb Clarinet 1, 2
Bassoon 1, 2

F Horn 1, 2, 3, 4
Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3
Trombone 1, 2
Bass Trombone
Tuba

Timpani

Percussion 1 (Maracas, Snare Drum, Castanets, Crash Cymbals, Triangle)

Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Sleigh Bells, Woodblock, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Low Tom-tom)

Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Violoncello
Contrabass