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Aaron Copland Born- November 14, 1900 Died- December 2, 1990
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About the Composer He wrote pieces American in character Used folklore, hymns, cowboys and folk songs in his music.
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Appalachian Spring (1944) Ballet Commissioned piece Won the 1945 Pulitzer Prize About a spring celebration of American pioneers of the 1800’s after building a new farmhouse in Pennsylvania Include variations of a Shaker Tune (Simple Gifts)
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Rodeo (1942) Ballet Tale of a ranch wedding Originally titled Four Dance Episodes –Buckaroo Holiday –Corral Nocturne –Saturday Night Waltz –Hoe-Down (used for beef commercials)
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Lincoln Portrait (1942) Orchestral piece Narrated with excerpts of Abraham Lincoln’s great documents including the Gettysburg Address During the WWII patriotic war effort
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Billy the Kid Ballet Follows the life of Billy the Kid
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