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The (first) Johnstown Flood occurred in Johnstown Pennsylvania in 1889. It was the worse tragedy in American history before September 11, 2001, in terms of lives lost.

This poem is a found poem of sorts, mixing actual accounts by survivors and witnesses with the creative process. It is a poem in long form, 8 pages of writing.

The poem was originally published by Zouch Magazine, and can be found using the link below.

http://zouchmagazine.com/johnstown-sonata-in-c-major-by-joshua-gray/#.UgHD7ZI9GSo

The musical score credits for this podcast are are follows:

Allegretto
Weber's Piano Sonata #4 Movement III Andante (Quasi Allegretto)

Andante
Schubert's Piano Sonata in Bb Major Movement II (Andante sostenuto)

Allegro vivace
Tansman's Sonatine for Bassoon and Piano Movement I (Allegro con moto)

Presto grave
Beethoven's Cello Sonata #3 Movement III (Adagio cantabile – Allegro vivace)