Cowboy Cattle Drive

This spirited work captures the romping sounds of an Old West cattle drive. Catchy melodies combine with driving rhythms to evoke images of stomping livestock. Temple blocks, slapstick, and other percussion instruments add to the excitement while historical program notes provide a glimpse into the life of the American cowboy. Highly entertaining! Nothing captures the American spirit more than the life and work of a cowboy. And nothing captures a cowboy's life and work more than a late-19th century cattle drive. During that era, trail drivers moved cattle across miles of open range to new pastures and distant markets. Outfits consisted of a boss, ten or more hands, a horse wrangler, and a cook. After a hard day's drive, cowhands would gather around the chuck wagon to enjoy a meal of sourdough biscuits, beans with bacon, and fresh, hot coffee. America has a rich cultural heritage that deserves to be celebrated through its music. I hope that Cowboy Cattle Drive stirs your imagination and sparks your interest in America's cowboys. Happy trails!