This descriptive grade 3 piece chronicles the range of emotions encountered by the early explorers of western America. Using a variety of textures and colors, Spears creates an exciting work for performers and audiences alike, making it an excellent choice for concert or contest performances. Instrumentation includes: bells/claves, xylophone, marimba, 3 tom-toms, snare drum, vibra- slap/triangle/slapstick/woodblock/suspended cymbal, and bass drum/suspended cymbal. Duration 3:15.