Songs of the Open Road
(Five Inspirations from Walt Whitman) for Solo Flute

Duration: c. 12'

1. Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road
2. However calm these waters we must not anchor here
3. Strong and content I travel the open road
4. I ordain myself loos'd of limits and imaginary lines
5. Will you travel with me?

DETAILS
COMMISSIONED by the Flute Pro Shop.
PREMIERED by Joan Sparks, Wilmington DE, October 13, 2022.
AVAILABLE from your favorite sheet music dealer, or direct from Presser.
YOUTUBE of Lisa Hedley's performance, interpreted with scenic video.
YOUTUBE of Amy Porter's performance, interpreted with extended Whitman poetry.

PROGRAM NOTES
(coming soon)