Going Home Sweet Home ​

An Aural Interplay between Antonin Dvorak's Going Home theme from his Symphony No. 9 ("New World") and Home! Sweet Home!

Van B. Ragsdale (composer)
$100.00
SKU
SPS107

Format:

Going Home Sweet Home blends two well-known melodies: "Going Home" from Dvorak’s New World Symphony and Home, Sweet Home, which has historical significance in both American and European music. This arrangement demands expressive interpretation, with emphasis on legato phrasing and dynamic control. The piece includes a 12/8 section that flows naturally from the preceding material, transitioning from a waltz into an easy swing. It should evoke emotions of nostalgia and longing, capturing the heartfelt journey of returning home.

SKU: SPS107
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 4
Duration: 00:05:15
Key: E major
Tempo: Expressive (q = 80)
Publisher: Carl Fischer Music
Product Type: Score and Parts
Weight: 1.382 lbs.
UPC: 798408101169
ISBN: 9781491168202
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