Steel Driving Man (John Henry from The American Legend Series)

Steel Driving Man - John Henry from The American Legend Series

Steve Dunn

This piece is based on the legend of John Henry. Despite being considered folklore, John Henry appears to be based on a true story of a powerful steel driving man who was part of an 1800's railroad tunneling crew. The music depicts the intensity and exertion of a legendary contest between John Henry and a new steam powered machine, which he ultimately won. A three-note motif represents Henry as the music moves through dramatic character and tempo changes, including a moment for the entire band to sing!

Publisher: Carl Fischer Music
Tempo: (q=72)
Key: D minor
Instrumentation: Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Horn 1, Horn 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, String Bass, Timpani, Percussion 1, Brake Drum, Snare Drum, Mark Tree, Shaker, Percussion 2, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Mark Tree, Suspended Cymbal, Tom-tom, Gong
Pages: 32
Format: Full Score
UPC: 680160925605
ISBN: 9781491166550
Item No: CPS295F

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