Afternoon Games

No. 2 from Old Settlers' Picnic

for String Orchestra, with optional Piano

Eric Ewazen (composer)

Instrumentation

  • Violin 1
  • Violin 2
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Contrabass
  • Piano
$105.00
SKU
116-40045

Format:

OLD SETTLERS’ PICNIC is a four-movement suite for String Orchestra with optional Piano; each movement is published separately. Composed with high school performers in mind, the suite was inspired by an 1890s photograph and descriptions of a Wisconsin town’s “Old Settlers” celebration. AFTERNOON GAMES are depicted with a Vivace scherzo in 6/8. The running and skipping leads to an extended fugue for a copycat game before returning to the opening theme. 

SKU: 116-40045
Ensemble: String Orchestra
Dedication: OLD SETTLERS' PICNIC is gratefully dedicated to the Oregon High School Orchestra (Oregon WI), directed by Leyla Sanyer, who commissioned the work.
Commission Notice: OLD SETTLERS' PICNIC is gratefully dedicated to the Oregon High School Orchestra (Oregon WI), directed by Leyla Sanyer, who commissioned the work.
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Product Type: Score and Parts
Weight: 0.88 lbs.
UPC: 680160625291
ISBN: 9781491100028
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