Score-Paul Creston (1906-1985) was an American composer of Italian descent. He taught himself composition and music theory while working full-time to support his family meaning his style was independent of any outsideinfluence. His work is noted for its complex and shifting rhythms while retaining a distinctly modern American tonal sound. Invocation And Dance (Op. 58) was composed in 1953 and came roughly half-waythrough his compositional career. Scored for full orchestra it is available here as a study score.
