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The wayward : a collection of musical compositions based on the spoken and written words of hobos and other characters - the result of my wanderings in the western part of the United States from 1935-1941 : (1941-1955)

Title
The wayward : a collection of musical compositions based on the spoken and written words of hobos and other characters - the result of my wanderings in the western part of the United States from 1935-1941 : (1941-1955) / Harry Partch.
Author
Partch, Harry, 1901-1974
Publication
  • Mainz : Schott, [2018]
  • ©2018

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Notated musicUse in library JNG 18-398Performing Arts Research Collections - Music

Details

Description
1 score (75 pages); 30 cm.
Series Statement
  • Harry Partch edition
  • Partch, Harry, 1901-1974. Works. Selections (Schott Music (Firm))
Uniform Title
Wayward
Alternative Title
Wayward
Subject
  • Partch, Harry, 1901-1974 > Manuscripts > Facsimiles
  • Songs with instrumental ensemble > Scores
  • Monologues with music (Vocal duet with instrumental ensemble) > Scores
  • Hobo songs
  • Music > Manuscripts > Facsimiles
  • Barstow (Calif.) > Songs and music
  • San Francisco (Calif.) > Songs and music
Genre/Form
  • Songs.
  • Art music.
  • Chamber music.
  • Scores.
  • Facsimiles.
Note
  • The 1st work for voice, surrogate kithara, guitar III, chromelodeon, and diamond marimba; 2nd work for voice, cello, kithara II, and chromelodeon; 3rd work for voice, kithara II, Pollux (harmonic canon), surrogate kithara, diamond marimba and bass marimba; 4th work for subjective voice (baritone) in a singing manner, objective voice (bass) in a speaking manner, kithara II, surrogate kithara, Castor & Pollux (1 player), chromelodeon, diamond marimba (doubling spoils of war) and bass marimba.
  • Reproduction from holograph.
  • Duration: 41 min.
  • Preface in English with German and French translations.
Language (note)
  • English words; also printed as text preceding score (3rd work only).
Contents
Barstow : 8 hitchhikers' inscriptions from a highway railing near Barstow, California (8:00) -- San Francisco : a setting of the cries of two newsboys on a foggy night (2:00) -- The letter : a depression message from a hobo friend (4:00) -- U.S. highball : a musical account of a transcontinental hobo trip (27:00).
Call Number
JNG 18-398
LCCN
  • 9790001130462
  • M001130462
OCLC
1052782238
Author
Partch, Harry, 1901-1974, composer.
Title
The wayward : a collection of musical compositions based on the spoken and written words of hobos and other characters - the result of my wanderings in the western part of the United States from 1935-1941 : (1941-1955) / Harry Partch.
Publisher
Mainz : Schott, [2018]
Copyright Date
©2018
Playing Time
004100
Type of Content
notated music
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Series
Harry Partch edition
Partch, Harry, 1901-1974. Works. Selections (Schott Music (Firm))
Language
English words; also printed as text preceding score (3rd work only).
Staff notation.
Other Standard Identifier
9790001130462
M001130462
Publisher No.
ED 9345 Schott
HL49033023 Hal Leonard Corporation
Research Call Number
JNG 18-398
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