Nighttime Tales No. 4 from Old Settlers' Picnic by Eric Ewazen Orchestra - Sheet Music

SKU: PR.11640047S

ISBN 9781491100073. UPC: 680160625369.

OLD SETTLERS’ PICNIC is a four-movement suite for String Orchestra with optional Piano; each movement is published separately. Composed with high school performers in mind, the suite was inspired by an 1890s photograph and descriptions of a Wisconsin town’s “Old Settlers” celebration. NIGHTTIME TALES recalls a campfire under the stars, with stories ranging from the settlers’ hard work establishing towns, to scary tales about wild bears and tornadoes. .
OLD SETTLERS' PICNIC is gratefully dedicated to the Oregon High School Orchestra (Oregon WI), directed by Leyla Sanyer, who commissioned the work.The 4-movement piece is based on a photo and a historical event that took place in this area of Wisconsin during the 1890's, detailing a festive day-long celebration honoring the settlers who arrived in Madison County, during the early 1800s. The celebration consisted of a morning parade, an early afternoon filled with games, an evening dance, and a gathering under the stars at night while tales were told of the early experiences, of tornadoes, and bear attacks, and the hard work of carving out a life in a brand new land.  .