The Bones of Mr. Fortune (Free At Last!) for Solo Flute, Winds and Percussion

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THE BONES OF MR. FORTUNE (FREE AT LAST!) is an 11-minute concerto-like work for solo flute accompanied by symphonic winds and percussion – perfect to play with band or with orchestra, as well as with the composer’s own piano reduction (114-42424). The work features lengthy cadenzas, and exhilarating dance-like sections with the ensemble. Hailstork describes the historical inspiration: abused in life and death, an enslaved man (Mr. Fortune) was owned by a surgeon who preserved his skeleton to study anatomy. The bones remained with the doctor’s family for generations, and were given a proper burial that made national news in 2013, 215 years after Mr. Fortune’s death.

Flute, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Tuba, Percussion 1, Xylophone, Percussion 2, Vibraphone, Percussion 3, Marimba, Suspended Cymbal, Percussion 4, Suspended Cymbal, Congas, Percussion 5, Tubular Bells, Bongos

Winner: NFA Newly Published Music Awards 2025

Performance duration (approx): 11'00

Item Details

Category: Music for Larger Wind Group
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Publisher's reference: 115-40435
Our Stock Code: 1706048
Media Type: Paperback - Score and parts