Barnstorming Season

Barnstorming was a fad of the 1920s, when skilled pilots flew old World War I biplanes around the Midwest, landing on random farms. There they would charge the locals for airplane rides and perform thrilling airshows called "flying circuses." The juxtaposition of the exciting thrills and tremendous danger is the impetus for this piece. Orchestral performance parts are available via rental from the publisher.