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Title	The Road to the West
Article no.	4028022
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	gobelinmusic
Publisher's article no. *	GOB 000753-010
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
Year of publication	2008
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Composer	Wittrock, Carl
Difficulty level	4
Evaluation level of countries	C2 (Swiss 3rd class); D4 (German upper level)
Duration	8:00
Additional info/contents	As he did before in the often played and commonly appreciated 'Lord Tullamore', in which he poetically depicted the landscape and the cultural elements of a small Irish village, in his composition 'The Road to the West' Carl Wittrock has sketched pioneer existence in America in a cinematic manner.In 'The Road to the West' the composer has tried to capture images of pioneer life during the period dating from 1850 to 1890, the days of the so-called Wild West.In those days, the Wild West used to be the territory west of civilization, the domain of cowboys, trappers, and other fortune hunters. In short, ample ingredients for a captivating story.In the first scene a lonely adventurer struggles against nature and the elements. After an exciting adventure he passes through 'the Plains', where majestic views alternated by colossal mountain ranges display an almost unimaginable beauty.After weeks of isolation civilization is reached again. 'The Saloon' is the perfect meeting place – here news is exchanged and hilarious scenes regularly take place.
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Programme notes *: The term "The Road to the West" was a significant and complex term in the United States during the period 1850 to 1890, describing the massive territorial expansions, westward movement of settlement, and the discovery of new territories in the West of America. This period, often known as the Age of Western Expansion or Manifest Destiny, was crucial to the history of the United States and shaped the national identity and self-image of the American people. During the 19th century, there were a variety of factors that contributed to westward expansion. These factors included economic opportunities, including the search for land, raw materials, and trade routes; the urge for personal freedom and adventure; and belief in Manifest Destiny, the belief that it is the destiny of the United States to expand across the entire North American continent. One of the most significant developments during this time was the California Gold Rush of 1848 to 1855. The discovery of gold in California attracted hundreds of thousands of people from across the country and even abroad, who flocked to the West in hopes of wealth and success . This led to dramatic population growth, the founding of new cities, and the development of infrastructure projects such as railways and roads. Western expansion was also fueled by the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862, which promised settlers free allotments of land in the West if they farmed and improved the land. This legislation contributed to the settlement of the Great Plains, the Midwest, and other areas and had far-reaching effects on America's agricultural economy and the development of rural lifestyles. The exploration and mapping of the West by pioneers, explorers, and explorers such as Lewis and Clark and John C. Frémont also played a critical role in opening new areas to settlement and economic development. Their expeditions provided valuable geographical and scientific information about the land west of the Mississippi and helped expand knowledge of the West. Despite romanticized ideas of adventure and freedom, western expansion was also marked by conflict and violence, particularly against the indigenous peoples who had lived in these areas for centuries. The Indian Wars and the displacement of native peoples were tragic consequences of western expansion and left deep wounds in American history. Overall, "The Road to the West" was a pivotal period in the history of the United States that forever changed the country and its society. Western expansion was a complex and multifaceted movement that had economic, political, social and cultural impacts and shaped the image of America as a land of opportunity and progress. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Gobelin Music PÖublications Tags: Adventurers and pirates Emigrations and refugees Wild West, Indians and Cowboys Decades and Epochs

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	The Road to the West (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Road to the West, The (concert/wind band), full score
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