Delaware: The First State

Delaware: The First State musically portrays features of the first U.S. state. Liberty and Independence is full of big chords and octaves that depict the somewhat dramatic nature of our national history. The Delaware Coast depicts a breezy coastline with running sixteenth notes and a left-hand melody that uses frequent cross overs. This suite concludes with Peaches and Holly Rag, a lighthearted dance movement with a syncopated melody and a steady quarter note bass line.