ISBN 0-931329-44-2.
Broege's crystal-clear notes outline the musical constructs of this dynamic work, from the drum rhythms of "Prairie Ritual," to the rain-drop motives of "Rain on the Mountains," to the "accelerating train" rhythms of "Train Heading West." The masterpiece of all Grade 1 locomotive music. Ensemble instrumentation: 8 Piccolo/Flute, 2 Oboe, 6 Bb Clarinet 1, 6 Bb Clarinet 2, 2 Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 6 Eb Alto Saxophone, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 4 Bb Trumpet 1, 4 Bb Trumpet 2, 4 F Horn, 8 Trombone/Euphonium B.C., 2 Euphonium T.C., 4 Tuba, 2 Timpani, 3 Percussion 1, 4 Percussion 2, 3 Percussion 3. |
