Steve Dunn
Steel Driving Man
John Henry from The American Legend Series
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Steve Dunn
Steel Driving Man
John Henry from The American Legend Series
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Steve Dunn
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Carl Fischer
- Order no. CF-CPS295
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Description:
This piece is based on the legend of John Henry. Despite being considered folklore, John Henry appears to be based on a true story of a powerful steel driving man who was part of an 1800's railroad tunneling crew. The music depicts the intensity and exertion of a legendary contest between John Henry and a new steam powered machine, which he ultimately won. A three-note motif represents Henry as the music moves through dramatic character and tempo changes, including a moment for the entire band to sing!