Aaron Copland

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Aaron Copland

• 20th Century American Composer

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Aaron Copland

• One of the most important composers of the
  twentieth century
• Composed uniquely American music inspired by
  jazz and folk tunes

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Works

• Legendary compositions include
• Fanfare for the Common Man
• Billy the Kid
• Rodeo
• Appalachian Spring
• Works paint a musical picture of the American
  landscape

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Hoedown

• Final movement of Coplands ballet Rodeo
• Named for western square dance
• Evokes reminders of the Old West and cowboy
  music
• Based on an Appalachian fiddle tune
• Popularized by Beef, its whats for dinner
  advertising campaign

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Brass
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Woodblock
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Bill Stepp - Bonaparte's Retreat
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Hop up my Ladies
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Oboe
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Hop up my Ladies
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Brass
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Woodblock
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Trombone
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Bill Stepp - Bonaparte's Retreat
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Final Section!