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“At the River.” Arranged by Aaron Copland

“At the River.” Arranged by Aaron Copland. William Peplinski. At the River. Arranged by Aaron Copland The song’s “river” is a metaphor for heaven The song is based off of religious and folk songs. Aaron Copland. Born in November 14, 1900. Son of Jewish immigrants.

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“At the River.” Arranged by Aaron Copland

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  1. “At the River.”Arranged by Aaron Copland William Peplinski

  2. At the River • Arranged by Aaron Copland • The song’s “river” is a metaphor for heaven • The song is based off of religious and folk songs.

  3. Aaron Copland • Born in November 14, 1900. • Son of Jewish immigrants. • He tried to make music more americanized and tried to make american music more popular.

  4. Song Structure • The song uses the key e flat. • It starts with a G major • It is in 4/4 time and varied into ¾ then back to 4/4.

  5. I find it interesting… • That the song’s whole base revolves around the idea of heaven. • That Aaron Copland never actually wrote this song and actually took american folk songs and added lyrics to it. • That the song’s writer is unknown.

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