Across the High Plains (Full Orchestra Gr. 3)

The spirit of the American pioneer is exemplified by the great Westward expansion of the 19th century. Crossing the treacherous high plains in pursuit of a new life in the West was an arduous and perilous journey. Across the High Plains captures the spirit of these intrepid settlers with its vibrant rhythms and soaring melodies.

Genre: Full Orchestra | # of Players: Standard
Series: Emerald Orchestra Series
Level: 3 | Duration: 3:00

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet

F Horn 1
F Horn 2
B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Tuba

Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Contrabass

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1: Xylophone, Tambourine
Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal
Percussion 3 [2 players]: Snare Drum, Bass Drum

Program Notes
The spirit of the American pioneer is exemplified by the great Westward expansion of the 19th century. Crossing the treacherous high plains in pursuit of a new life in the West was an arduous and perilous journey. Across the High Plains captures the spirit of these intrepid settlers with its vibrant rhythms and soaring melodies.