A suite in 3 parts based on the story of a young boy, Marmaduke 'Duke' Van Searingen [1754-1810] who was abducted by a Shawnee Indian hunting party in 1771. The first movement, (3z(BThe New Frontier(3y (Bis a bold and majestic section containing the patented Swearingen melodic themes which have made his music so popular. (3z(BBring Back My Child(3y (Bis a solemn section which includes some sorrowful chanting(optional) by members of the band and some very expressive solo spots for the 1st Clarinet and Flute. The third movement, (3z(BGreat Chief(3y (Bhas a bright and rhythmic character bringing the suite to a dramatic and exciting climax.

Duration: 6:55 [Movement 1, 2:24 ; movement 2, 2:31 ; movement 3, 2:08] Instrumentation: full conductor score ; c flute/piccolo ; oboe ; 1st 2nd 3rd b© clarinet ; Eb alto clarinet ; b© bass clarinet ; bassoon ;1st 2nd E© alto saxophone ; B© tenor saxophone ; E© baritone saxophone ; 1st 2nd 3rd B© trumpet ; 1st 2nd 3rd 4th f horn ; 1st 2nd 3rd trombone; baritone bc ; baritone tc ; tuba ;string bass ; mallet percussion ; timpani ; percussion 1 (snare drum, bass drum, aux. percussion) ; percussion 2 (cymbals, triangle, gong, sleigh bells). 3 movements: The New frontier -- Bring back my child -- Great Chief (K-tch-o-ke-man).