Kirkwood

Kirkwood is a work devoted to the history of the town and its "founder" James P. Kirkwood. As Kirkwood was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the piece is intended to emulate the music of the Scottish Pipe Bands and its folk song traditions. The first movement, Battle for the Bell, is a march in 4. The optional percussion is intended to add to the martial nature of the music, as a group of warriors prepare for battle. The second movement, Missouri River Runner, is a slow strathspey in 3, and is intended to be evocative of a peaceful train rideiwithout the usual "train" musical trappings. The middle section of this movement is an impression of the journey as the train passes by and over the Missouri River. Greentree Parade, the final movement, is a reel, and is a rousing finale to the entire work.