TUEBOR SUITE Andrew David Perkins
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- www.andrewdavidperkins.com/tuebor-gr4
Concert Band Suite
Duration Approximately 12:15
Grade 4
FULL SCORE / 2 (+Picc) 1 1 3 (+Bass, Contralto Bass) Alto (2), Tenor, Bari / 3 2 3 1 1 / Timp Perc (5)
In 1938, a young folk music collector named Alan Lomax came from Washington, DC to record Michigan’s folk music traditions for the Archive of American Folk-Song at the Library of Congress. Lomax was particularly interested in the trove of ballads remembered by aging lumberjacks and Great Lakes sailors. In ten weeks, he recorded more than 120 performers from Detroit to the western Upper Peninsula. These recordings, along with the 1950’s recordings of Duane Starcher (recorded for WMUK Radio at Western Michigan University) were rich source material for this project. TUEBOR is a three-movement suite honoring the rich agricultural, maritime, and lumbering history of the state, incorporating the melodies of numerous Michigan folk-tunes in the tradition of Grainger, Holst, Vaughan-Williams, and Copland.
Movement 1. “THE PROMISED LAND” is a march based on the melodies of “Michigan-I-A,” and several versions of “Michigan-I-O.” The lyrics of these tunes contain many appeals to Yankee farmers and laborers to come to Michigan and settle or work. Many promises are made by the singer, ensuring that with hard work, everything put in the ground would grow like “Jack’s bean.” Fortunes are waiting to be made in the logging camps of Michigan’s dense forests by the strong, brave souls who venture far from “ma & pop.”
Movement 2. “SIREN SONGS” is a ballad that incorporates the melodies of “The Bigler,” “The Clifton’s Crew,” and “The Gallagher Boys.” Shipping was a keystone of the state’s economy, and many sailors risked and lost their lives bringing goods from the Midwest across Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. The Great Lakes are the largest freshwater bodies on the earth, and due to their sea-like characteristics (rolling waves, sustained winds, strong currents, great depths, and distant horizons) they have long been referred to as inland seas.
Movement 3. “TIMBER!” honors the men who made their living in lumber camps, drawing on material from “One More A-Lumb’ring Go” and “The Logger’s Alphabet.” Since the 1860's, Michigan was synonymous with pine lumbering, a dangerous and lucrative business. A vast belt of white pine grew across the Lower Peninsula and parts of the Upper Peninsula - towering cathedrals of timber that could grow as tall as 175 feet, with stumps 8 feet in diameter. In addition, Michigan was blessed with a network of rivers and creeks to transport the timbered logs to mills.
This is without a doubt the greatest piece of musical literature ever written. Everything melds together to form the perfect blend of nostalgia, majesty, and pride in ones homeland. This song changed my life. Every movement is a classical master-class in music theory.
Movement One: the introduction to what can be considered the anthem of our glorious state's lifeblood; Farming. The way in which it bounces to and fro, how the piece can remind you of our ancestor's trials and tribulations, struggling to survive in the harsh frontier whilst also reminding you of the fun and excitement that comes with all of those challenges. The piece starts with a solo player, and evolves into a collection of musical instruments that work together to form an incredible piece of music.
Movement Two: a welcome reminder that our perfect state lies on the greatest body of water known to mankind. The Great Lakes can be described not as lakes, but as giants. These giants can take, but also give. As is demonstrated with the mighty Lake Superior the life of thousands can be taken without discrimination. This is all to say that the second movement is able to capture the conditions of these lakes, and the heroism of those who brave their icy waters.
Movement Three; the most relative song to the state of Michigan. Michigan has, and will continue to be, a lumbering state. The lush forests give off a sense of majesty which cannot be felt anywhere else. The ancient giants tower over us, and they provide the timber which we use to build our society. As the lumberjacks go deep into the heart of nature, the true scale of us is felt. We are small compared to them, yet we will do anything we set our hearts and souls to.
All of this is to say that, this song changed my life. These notes and rhythms made me who I am today, and without them I would be a lost soul seeking help. From the bottom of my heart, Thank You.
What he said.
I cannot agree more. Absolutely blessed to have been able to performed this last year for festival.
👋 I agree
Fantastic work. Such beautiful and memorable melodies set so richly!
Such an amazing piece. So much fun to play as well!
the horn part in movement 3 is probably the best thing i will ever play
All the parts are amazing on horn lol
This is such a great piece. Great job Andrew.
Such an amazing piece. And hey Paige, hey Patrick. Glad to see more fellow band folks here 😂
Just played this. The bassoon part is very fun.
Is this where that famous bassoon line at the start is from?
Chimes perc 3 at 4:30 second mvmt
Chimes perc 3 at 11:23 third mvmt
Siren Songs (Mvmt 2) - 3:00
Mvmt. 2 2:55
4:13 5:14 vibes