Postcard from Pittsburgh
Robert Buckley
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 3
Duration: 05:00
Year of Composition: 2013
Commissioned by: Canonsburgh (PA) M.S. Symphonic Band (Paul Rush, conductor)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Year of Publication: 2013
Publisher Catalog Number: 04003382
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Flute 1,2
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinet 1
B♭ Clarinet 2
B♭ Clarinet 3
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet 1
B♭ Trumpet 2,3
F Horn 1,2
Trombone 1,2
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion 1
Percussion 2
Percussion 3
Mallet Percussion
Timpani
The first of Robert Buckley's "Postcards" series.
Program Notes:
Postcard From Pittsburgh is a musical scenic tour portraying the sights and sounds of this beautiful, artistic and historic city. The city’s three nicknames provided the initial inspiration for the music. The opening, metallic "Steel City" theme reflects the city's industrial heritage. This builds to the majestic "City of Bridges" theme representing the grandeur of the city, its three rivers and 446 bridges. These themes develop and intertwine and become the driving, urban "City of Champions" section which leads to a breathtaking, ride up the Dusquesne Incline - an 800 foot inclined plane railroad - to the top of Mount Washington and the spectacular views over the city.
(Robert Buckley)
