The Aaron Copland Homepage Aaron Copland's influence on Twentieth Century music has been so great that his name has become synonymous with American music. If an American work is requested for a concert, what the presenters are actually asking for is a work of Copland's.
Rodeo tells the story of a young cowgirl who has always been a tomboy.
With her sudden awareness of the opposite sex, she attempts to attract the attention of the Head Wrangler and the Champion Roper. Her prowess as a rider does not impress the m, and when they ride off after ignoring her exhibition she is left behind in tears. A group of girls from the city in pretty dresses arrives at the invitation of the Rancher's daughter. They are an instant success with the men, much to the angry dismay of the cowgirl, still dressed in dungarees and riding boots. She rushes from the scene, to return in the middle of the Saturday Night Dance in a party dress.