Based on the famous Brothers Grimm tale, “The Bremen Town Musicians,” I’ve adapted the story with the help of translations from the original German by Andrea Leap. I was inspired by this wonderful tale and infused it with my own love of American music and a special place in my heart for old animals. Commissioned by Jack and Linda Hoeschler in honor of Barbara Winthrop and in memory of her husband, Sherman,to celebrate their exemplary love for and support of the next generation. Premiered under the aegis of WAMSO on October 7, 2005 by members of the Minnesota Orchestra with multiple performances during the 2005-2006 Kinder Konzerts Season.

Type:  Chamber
Voicing or Instrumentation: Flute (doubling piccolo)*, Bb clarinet, bassoon ( doubling contrabassoon)*, french horn, tenor trombone, narrator, percussion, violin, cello*, bass* (*instrumentalists double on found percussion)