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Grover's Corners (from Our Town) by Aaron Copland (1900-1990). Arranged by Paul Lavender. For Orchestra, String Orchestra (Score & Parts). Boosey & Hawkes Orchestra. Grade 3-4. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.
Taken from his own concert suite (dedicated to Leonard Bernstein) of his film score, Copland's own words best describe the musical approach to “Grover's Corners.” He explained, “For the film version, they were counting on the music to translate the transcendental aspects of the story. I tried for clean and clear sounds and in general used straight-forward harmonies and rhythms that would project the serenity and sense of security of the story”.
Instrumentation:
CONDUCTOR SCORE (FULL SCORE) 4 pages
PERCUSSION 1 page
VIOLIN 1 2 pages
VIOLIN 2 1 page
VIOLIN 3 1 page
VIOLA 1 page
CELLO 1 page
BASS 1 page
PIANO 2 pages