Carl Fischer Going Home Sweet Home ​- Ragsdale - Concert Band - Gr. 4

• Composer/Author: RAGSDALE, VAN B.
• Instrumentation: CONCERT BAND
• Genre: FESTIVAL
• Grade/Level: 4.0
• Model # SPS107

An Aural Interplay between Antonin Dvorak's Going Home theme from his Symphony No. 9 ("New World") and Home! Sweet Home!

Composer: Van B. Ragsdale
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Level: 4

Going Home Sweet Home blends two well-known melodies: "Going Home" from Dvorak's New World Symphony and Home, Sweet Home, which has historical significance in both American and European music. This arrangement demands expressive interpretation, with emphasis on legato phrasing and dynamic control. The piece includes a 12/8 section that flows naturally from the preceding material, transitioning from a waltz into an easy swing. It should evoke emotions of nostalgia and longing, capturing the heartfelt journey of returning home.
Duration: 5:15