Songs America Loves to Sing

John Harbison · b. 1938 · American

For flute, clarinet, piano, violin, cello

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 25 min
Composed: 2004
Era: Contemporary

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Commissioned by the Atlanta Chamber Players and the Da Capo Chamber Players

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