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Japanese Pictures - Kevin Mixon
Japanese Pictures draws inspiration from both traditional and modern Japanese music. The harmonies are western as suggested by the accompanying melodies, and the percussion is styled to give the sounds of a taiko drum ensemble. Young bands will find this piece intriguing and different. Use this work as part of your multi-cultural approach to teaching music appreciation. Also a good choice for contest or festival performance.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£78.95Japanese Festival - Quincy C. Hilliard
This is an excellent contest work that explores the style and flavor of Japanese music. Characteristic scales and harmonies are coupled with extensive percussion that mimics authentic Japanese instruments. The scoring is bold and colorful, and challenging enough to please adjudicators and audiences alike!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£164.99
Reflections on an Old Japanese Folk Song (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Reflections on an Old Japanese Folk Song is based on the tune Suiryo-Bushi, which comes from the shamisen tradition and opens with two contrasting statements of the melody followed by several variations each in an own style based upon the same tune, or sometimes only fragments of it. In one of the variants, the pentatonic scale is used. The final section is in the form of a scherzo, which eventually forms the accompaniment to a final presentation of the folk tune. Reflections on an Old Japanese Folk Song is based on the tune Suiryo-Bushi, which comes from the shamisen tradition and opens with two contrasting statements of the melody followed by several variations each in an own style based upon the same tune, or sometimes only fragments of it. In one of the variants, the pentatonic scale is used. The final section is in the form of a scherzo, which eventually forms the accompaniment to a final presentation of the folk tune.Duration: 8:30
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£56.00Japanese Pictures
Japanese Pictures draws inspiration from both traditional and modern Japanese music. The harmonies are western as suggested by the accompanying melodies, and the percussion is styled to give the sounds of a taiko drum ensemble. Young bands will find this piece intriguing and different. Use this work as part of your multi-cultural approach to teaching music appreciation. Also a good choice for contest or festival performance.
Estimated delivery 12-14 days
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£89.99Fantasy On A Japanese Folk Song - Samuel R. Hazo
A tour de force of exotic sounds and emotional design, this major work from Samuel Hazo will leave your audiences breathless. Based on the hauntingly beautiful Sunayama, this composition tells a story of the inner conflict of a Japanese girl who falls in love with an American. She is torn between a life with him in America and her longing for the culture of her childhood. From time to time she plays a music box given to her by her parents (Sunayama theme), bringing a flood of homeland memories. The composer weaves together a tapestry of sounds and moods as the piece builds to a fulfilling climax of musical drama and power. Dur: 5:30 (Includes Full Performance CD)
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£79.99Japanese Folk Song Suite - Bin Kaneda
Japanese Folk Song Suite consists of three songs for children: Warabe-Uta, or Where Are You From?; an ancient song Lullaby Antagata-Dokosa, or An Ancient Priest in a Mountain Temple; a simple, lively tune that often accompanies the children's game of bouncing a handball.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£164.99Reflections on an Old Japanese Folk Song - Philip Sparke
Reflections on an Old Japanese Folk Song is based on the tune Suiryo-Bushi, which comes from the shamisen tradition and opens with two contrasting statements of the melody followed by several variations each in an own style based uponthe same tune, or sometimes only fragments of it. In one of the variants, the pentatonic scale is used. The final section is in the form of a scherzo, which eventually forms the accompaniment to a final presentation of the folk tune.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£53.95Japanese War March (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Rath, Eric
Based on the folk song, Kokirko Bushi. Kokiriko Bushi is long believed to be the oldest folk song in Japan. Normally, this song is presented in a serene setting, but has a new life as an up-tempo, war-like march. A vast array of authentic sounds is used, inspired by Japanese Noh Theater. Duration: 2:30
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£66.95Japanese (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
This encore-like Gershwin work was just recently discovered. Originally scored for piano, this contemporary concert band transcription of "Japanese" will bring the joy of characteristic Gershwin to your concert stage. A fun filled brand new Gershwin title masterfully arranged by Douglas E. Wagner.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£53.95Land of the Rising Sun (A Japanese Folk Trilogy) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael
Subtitled "A Japanese Folk Trilogy," Michael Story has merged the familiar yet haunting Sakura, the bright Night Star and the delightful Hana-Ichi Momme. Land of the Rising Sun is a wonderful opportunity to briefly feature your flute and percussion section while introducing music of another culture. Duration: 2.45
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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