The movements are published separately. Movement I was commissioned by the Bands of L. D. Bell High School, The Colony High School, and Duncanville High School. Movement II was commissioned by the American Bandmasters Association after Welcher won their Ostwald composition prize.
Composer:
Year(s) Composed:
1997
Difficulty:
Grade 6
Duration:
19 minutes
Instrumentation:
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Wind Ensemble: 4.picc.2.eh.3(6).ecl.bcl.2.cbn-sx.ax.tx.bx-4.4.4.euph.1-timp.5perc[mar.vib.xyl.tri.crot.cast.glk.temp.3sd(s,m,l).4wb.zcym.tamb.2bng.5cbl.scym.4toms.chi.bd.tam.wchi(glass).2scym(h,l).td.rtom(opt)]-pno-db
Movements:
I. Laboring Songs
II. Circular Marches
Publication Information:
Elkan-Vogel (2006)
Premiered:
Dallas Wind Symphony, April 21, 1998.
Availability:
Available for Rental