Copland for Viola; Aaron Copland

Copland for Viola: 12 Pieces by Aaron Copland

Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Aaron Copland (1900 – 1990) was an American composer, composition teacher,

• writer, and later a conductor of his own music. Copland was referred to by his peers and critics as ''the dean of American composers.'' The open, slowly changing harmonies in much of his music are typical of what many people consider to be the sound of American music. He is best known for the works he wrote between 1930-40 in a deliberately accessible style often referred to as ''populist,'' and which the composer labeled his ''vernacular'' style.

This collection brings together a wide-ranging selection of pieces and excerpts by Copland in arrangements for the intermediate viola player. Includes viola solo part only; piano accompaniment available separately by special order.

CONTENTS:

• Simple Gifts (from Old American Songs, Set 1)
• I've Heard an Organ Talk Sometimes (from 12 Poems of Emily Dickinson)
• Vieux Poeme
• I Bought Me a Cat (from Old American Songs, Set 1)
• Laurie's Song (from The Tender Land)
• Billy and His Sweetheart (from Billy the Kid)
• Dirge in Woods
• Zion's Walls (from Old American Songs, Set 2)
• Ching-a-Ring Chaw (from Old American Songs, Set 2)
• The Little Horses (from Old American Songs, Set 2)
• Going to Heaven! (from 12 Poems of Emily Dickinson)
• Fanfare for the Common Man