At the 2015 Convention of the Classical Mandolin Society of America, held in Austin, Texas, the host Austin Mandolin Orchestra presented an entire concert of recently composed works for mandolin orchestra. Orchestra Director Joel Hobbs had asked me to compose a piece for this concert during a conversation at the 2014 CMSA meeting in Portland, Oregon and this Western Home Polka is the result. I was extremely honored to have my piece included in the concert.

After the Austin Mandolin Orchestra performance a number of CMSA members asked me about the music for this piece. I didn't make a list while my memory was fresh but I have sent the piece to a couple of orchestras already. Here I am making the score and parts available for download, free of charge. As you can see I am presenting this sheet music under a Creative Commons License. My intention is to make it clear that you can use the written music for any non-commercial purpose as long as proper attribution is given.

Click here to view and download the score and parts.

Published by Rosie and Earl Music (ASCAP)

John Goodin, November 4, 2015