The Circus-Day Parade
SATB chorus, piano, cornet in B
“The Circus-Day Parade” is from James Whitcomb Riley’s 1890 collection entitled Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures. Exclamation points abound as the poet wonderfully captures the children’s excitement when the circus comes to town. The animals especially seem to enchant the children: horses, elephants, camels, mules, and exotic, unnamed animals in covered cages are all featured. Hoekman’s use of the cornet adds an extra layer of excitement to the old-time parade.
Duration: 4 minutes