The orchestral suite, originally arranged by Copland for the Houston Symphony Orchestra, lasts approximately 20–25 minutes and consists of six separate pieces:
"Morning on the Ranch"
"The Gift"
"Dream March and Circus Music"
"Walk to the Bunkhouse"
"Grandfather's Story"
"Happy Ending"
The premiere of the suite in Houston was on October 30, 1948. In 1966, Copland transcribed selections from the orchestral suite for band.[2]