Hi Fred,

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The instrument sound change at meas.#567 Percussion2 is for the agogo. That is the "washboard" in the original composition. It doesn't come in until later, but I was thinking of filling those 2 measures with the washboard as an introduction to Alabama

Seems perfect. Also, thanks for including Alabama. But apart from my liking of it, it provides a good contrast and preamble to the finale.

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I was thinking of writing a single snare drum part to put in there ( sort of like 2 quarter notes and a 2 beat drum roll and repeating that once more ). . . I want to make a mood change there.

This sounds good, too. You might, if you try it and like it, try three or even 4 reps. "Mood change" from the good feelings of Alabama is needed. Maybe the bridge between these two sections is more important than I thought.

Speaking of mood changes, I think I've got Spring Fever...sure would love to take a rocking chair out and sit in the sun.

all best,
mgj