Hammer And Rail Cb2 Sc/pts

Relive the story of John Henry racing against a steam drill in this new setting of the American folk song This Old Hammer. An expressive openinggives way to whistles of steam and the pounding hammer. All wind instru ments encounter important melodic lines and the percussion section provides exciting colors including brake drum and towing chain. A final, powerful statement brings the work (and race) to an exciting conclusion.