The Sierra Nevada Winds presents “Prairiesong” by Carl Strommen. Brought to you as part of our popular “Concert at Home” series, this video involved participation of over 30 SNWO players recording from their homes throughout the Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba, Nevada, Sutter, and Amador County region.
Dr. Robert Halseth, Music Director & Conductor
Audio & Video Engineering by Mike Isom
Information from the publisher about this piece:
Pure Americana! In almost Copland-esque fashion, Carl Strommen offers this original work that beautifully relays the majesty and beauty of America’s heartland. A lively hoedown section complete with hand claps compliments the slower sections and energizes the piece. There are plenty of solo passages to feature your top musicians, balanced perfectly with rhythmic full band themes. You’ll thoroughly enjoy the clever orchestration of this piece.
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March 31, 2021 at 12:19 pm
Janet Bertolero
What a joy to hear your beautiful rendition of this Americana piece of music! I want to hear more of your Music especially because it is a great diversion from Covid-19! Please let me know when and how I can see you Bob conducting this excellent group of Musicians!
I haven’t seen you conduct since my daughter Christine was in your class at UOP! So this was especially a great way to get through another night of no sleep! Bravo! I really want to see more of this Wind Group and listen to more great music!!!! This made me so happy to hear such beautiful Music!!!