Brian Herald

Audio Available

Component

Delivery

Eprint Folders

Format

Grade

Instrument

Item Sequence

Large Print Edition

Marketed Status

Minimum Sell Quantity

MINTS Data Available

Product Line

Prop65

Score Available

Video Available

From fast pickin' banjo music to the most beautiful ballads, Appalachia has produced some of
the most cherished and memorable music to come out of the United States. Having grown up around
the people of Appalachia, I have been hearing these folk songs for my whole life. I wanted to capture
the beauty and fun of this music with this piece.

The first movement, "One Morning in May" is a light piece in 3/4 time with an assortment of
fun low reed parts. The second movement is the classic song from Stephen Foster, "Hard Times Come
Again No More." The song was written in the 1850's and became popular among those suffering
during the American Civil War. The third movement is based on the song "Swing and Turn/Jubilee,"
which was a game song that children and adults alike would dance to. During my time writing, I was
especially inspired by the performances of Jean Ritchie, who was one of the first to record music from
the region. Her hauntingly beautiful rendition of "Oh, Love is Teasin'" is what I based the rhythmic
form of the fourth movement on. The final movement is based on one of the most famous American
folk songs, "Oh Susanna." Throughout the movement, there is a scattering of other tunes such as "My
Old Kentucky Home" and "Rocky Top" to name a few.

This piece was written as a celebration of the rich culture of Appalachia and the joy that music
has brought me!

Five Songs from Appalachia

Concert Band Score & Parts

Voice

Voice Category

Voice Subcategory

As my first complete venture into the realm of choral writing, Break, Break, Break portrays the text of Alfred Tennyson's beautiful poem in an eight part vocal setting. As the individual from the text is looking upon the ocean, I felt the words drawn by him would come in waves, and painted them in that fashion. As the piece progresses, we learn more about what is ailing this grieving individual, which I built with an overall rising intensity between voices. My hope is that this piece will leave the listener with a sense of gratefulness for what they have, since all of that can change in an instant.

Break, Break, Break

SSAATTBB Full Score

Global Sections - CORE [DO NOT TOUCH]*

Favicon

Need Help? Contact Us or call 1-800-345-6296    Live Chat

Header

Don't have a business account? Create one

CartDrawer

Children

TrustPilotScript

Customer Service

Selection Made Easy

About J.W. Pepper

J.W. Pepper

CustomFooter

Product List Page - CORE [DO NOT TOUCH]*

Breadcrumb

CustomProductGallery

Products

Five Songs from Appalachia

Break, Break, Break