Washington, my home : official song of the State of Washington, 1958? / [words and music] by Helen Davis ; arrangement, Stuart Churchill.

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Washington, my home : official song of the State of Washington, 1958? / [words and music] by Helen Davis ; arrangement, Stuart Churchill.

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This collection consists of original arrangements by Stuart Churchill for the State song Washington, My Home. It includes the band accompaniement to: voice & piano; two voices; three part mixed chorus; male chorus; treble voices (three-part chorus) and mixed chorus (two-part chorus). There is the conductor's condensed score with instrumentation for one of each: flute; oboe, 1st-3rd clarinet Bb; bass clarinet; bassoon; 1st-3rd Bb cornet; 1st & 2nd Eb saxophone; Bb tenor saxophone; Eb baritone saxophone; 1st & 2nd horns in F; 3rd & 4th horns in F; 1st & 2nd trombones; baritones (bass clef); bass; drums; timpani (bells-chimes).

.5 linear foot (1 box)

Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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Washington State Library. Manuscripts Collection.

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Davis, Helen, 1954-

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The state song, "Washington, My Home," was written by Helen Davis, arranged by Stuart Churchill, and was adopted as the official state song on March 19, 1959. It had some stiff competition from another popular song. Back in 1909, "Washington Beloved" was adopted, sort of, by the Legislature. Professor Edmond Meany, the historian, wrote the words and Reginald de Koven, who also wrote "O Promise Me" and other operettas, wrote the music. But this song was never formally introduced as a bill and so ...

Churchill, Stuart

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