Song Of Democracy

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Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Celesta, Harp, Chorus, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello, Contrabass — On a poem of Walt Whitman, Song of Democracy was written for the 50th Anniversary of the MENC. But Hanson was especially proud when the work was featured in the 1969 inaugural concert for incoming President Richard M. Nixon. With both dark and brilliant imagery, Song of Democracy inspires a powerful patriotic pride upon every hearing. For advanced performers. Dur.: 13'

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