According to Copland, the piece was an attempt to mirror the troubled main character of Irwin Shaw's play, who had abandoned his Jewishness and his poetic aspirations in order to pursue material success by Anglicizing his name, marrying a rich socialite, and becoming the president of a department store. Arranged for Symphonic Band by Donald Hunsberger with optional parts for solo Oboe or Solo Soprano Saxophone.

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