American Trilogy

American Trilogy
Del Borgo, Elliot
Experience three familiar folksongs in a setting that is suitable for contest as well as concert programming. Froggie Goes A-Courtin', Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair and When Johnny Comes Marching Home are given the full treatment in this varied and colorful presentation. Audiences will be impressed by the serious nature and tuneful content of American Trilogy.
Program Notes
Dedicated to Worthington, OH Band Director James Dowdy for 30 years of instilling the love of music to children.
Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2007
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 6:45
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Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2/3
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2/3
Horn in F 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Mallet Percussion (Bells, Vibes, Xylophone)
Timpani (4)
Percussion 1 [2 players] (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Triangle, Crash Cymbals)
Percussion 2 [2 players] (4 Concert Toms, Suspended Cymbal)