Referring to the founder of Pennsylvania William Penn this suite of three appealing settings reflects on the origins and character of this state. The suite opens with the lighthearted 6/8 setting “Punxsutawny Phil.”Next is “Moravian Hymn Variants” which is solemn and rich-sounding but with a brief spirited middle variation. “Independence Hall” concludes this well-written work in a stately and majestic style. Dur:7:30 (Grade 3)
