George Bush's Notebook, 1779
Robinson McClellan
About this work:
GEORGE BUSH'S NOTEBOOK, 1779:
Two Songs Without Overt Political Overtones
Actual tunes and lyrics as noted down by Captain George Bush (no relation) of the Continental Army, 11th Pennsylvania Regiment, under the command of George Washington, around 1779.
Selected and adapted by Robinson McClellan (2006) for the Diesel Lounge Boys.
dedicated to George, our greatest President
1. My Hero George
2. The Wealthy Fool (Presidential Drinking Song)
Commissioned and premiered by the Diesel Lounge Boys, February 2, 2006 at Yale University.
Year composed: 2006
Duration: 00:08:00
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Two or More Solo Voices with Chamber/Jazz Ensemble, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 1 Double bass, 1 Guitar (Classical/Acoustic), 1 Mandolin, 1 Banjo
Instrumentation notes: for Bluegrass ensemble.