My American Childhood
Robert McCauley
About this work:
This piece deals with my experiences as an abused child. The 3 movements are 1) In The Playroom, 2) Songs My TV Taught Me, 3) Cries From The Past. It is direct and emotional without being maudlin.
Version: Full Orchestra with Compact Disc (1st & 3rd) Narrator (2nd)
Year composed: 2002
Duration: 00:17:16
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Standard Orchestra
Instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 2 Flute, 3 Oboe, 3 Clarinet, 3 Bassoon, 4 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 3 Percussion (General), 1 Vibraphone, 1 Celesta, 22 Violin, 8 Viola, 10 Cello, 7 Double bass, 1 Narrator, 1 Prerecorded Sound (Tape/CD/Other)
Instrumentation notes: Piccolo doubles 3rd Flute, CD used in first and third movement, Narrator in second movement.