Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.874254
Composed by Lester Lee and Zeke Manners. Arranged by Ray-Michael Kauffman - a do Ray me flute studio production. Contemporary. Octavo. 39 pages. As do Ray meflute studio production #4360225. Published by as do Ray meflute studio production (A0.874254).
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Written by Lester Lee & Zeke Manners in 1942, and made popular by the Andrew sisters, The Pennsylvania over years has been celebrated as one of the most popular polkas of all times and obviously the most famous State titled polka. A polka is a vivacious couple dance of Bohemian origin in duple time; was a basic pattern of hop-step-close-step; a lively Bohemian dance tune in 2/4 time. The polka was originally a Czech peasant dance, developed in Eastern Bohemia (now part of Czechoslovakia).
Growing up in Pennsylvania, nd playing for various local community bands, VFW bands ,Lion's Band , etc we played the Pa Polka for many functions, churches, Seniors, Cake Walks, 4th of July programs, summer and spring concerts, marching bands, parades, and many more events.
The Pennsylvania Polka is such a fun, happy song, in a march tempo beat. However, I am so proud of this arrangement as I am of the state I live in.
, Another interesting fact is that people not familiar with the song informed me this sounds like a carousel music at an amusement park
This arrangement would be great for holidays, church functions, Seniors, July 4th concerts, kid's programs, parades, community concerts, or just any other fun concert. It's a great song for playing and breaking up the typical monotonous flute choir music. A sure flute players favorite as well as your audiences for years to come.
Smartly scored for 2 piccolos, 4 c flutes , 2 altos in G , bass flute , and contra bass flute .** however, a 5th c flute made be played for alto flute 1 . Arranged in an intermediate to advanced intermediate style ( considering the top / high instrumentation)
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