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Marta Keen
Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound

by Marta Keen · arr. Jay Althouse

4

Schools

4

Performances

SATB

Voicing

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Piece

A secular, folk-influenced piece by Marta Keen set in 3/4 time, marked "Tenderly," depicting a pilgrim's journey homeward; it has become associated with soldiers returning home. The piece opens with a spare, hymn-like melody over simple piano accompaniment, builds through fuller choral writing, and returns to quiet simplicity at the close. The SATB arrangement by Jay Althouse is published by Alfred Music and may optionally be paired with a concert band accompaniment arranged by Brant Karrick.

Summary generated with AI.

concert band optional
english
folk
homecoming
patriotic
piano
secular
slow

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Performances
2025–26 2
2024–25 2

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