Aaron Copland (1900–1990) extracted a mini-suite from his ballet
score
Rodeo, choreographed by Agnes de Mille, to be used
specifically for concert performance. The fourth episode, “Hoe
Down,” from
Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo has been superbly
transcribed for band by Mark Rogers, Director of Publications for
Southern Music Company. A square dance tune called “Bonyparte”
provides the principal theme of Hoe Down. (
Source: published
score)
