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Written by
Lester Lee & Zeke Manners in 1942, and made popular by the Andrew sisters, The Pennsylvania over
years has been celebrated as one of the most popular polkas of all times and
obviously the most famous State titled polka. A polka is a vivacious couple dance of Bohemian origin
in duple time; was a basic pattern of hop-step-close-step; a lively Bohemian
dance tune in 2/4 time. The polka was originally a Czech peasant dance,
developed in Eastern Bohemia (now part of Czechoslovakia).
Growing up in Pennsylvania, nd playing for various local community bands, VFW bands ,Lion's Band , etc we played the Pa Polka for many functions, churches, Seniors, Cake Walks, 4th of July programs, summer and spring concerts, marching bands, parades, and many more events.
The Pennsylvania Polka is such a fun, happy song, in a march tempo beat. However, I am so proud of this arrangement as I am of the state I live in.
, Another interesting fact is that people not familiar with the song informed me this sounds like a carousel music at an amusement park
This arrangement would be great for holidays, church functions, Seniors, July 4th concerts, kid's programs, parades, community concerts, or just any other fun concert. It's a great song for playing and breaking up the typical monotonous flute choir music. A sure flute players favorite as well as your audiences for years to come.
Smartly scored for 2 piccolos, 4 c flutes , 2 altos in G , bass flute , and contra bass flute .** however, a 5th c flute made be played for alto flute 1 . Arranged in an intermediate to advanced intermediate style ( considering the top / high instrumentation)
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