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£150.00East Coast Pictures - Nigel Hess
These three short 'pictures' were inspired by several visits to a small part of the American East Coast, an area which provides great extremes in the geography and the people.'Shelter Island' is a small island situated almost atthe end of Long Island, a few hours drive east of New York. In the summer it becomes a crowded tourist trap but in the winter it is gloriously deserted, and bravely faces the onslaught of the turbulent Atlantic, shrouded in seamists and driving rain. In upstate New York lie 'The Catskills' Mountains, an extraordinary combination of tranquillity and power, peace and majesty. Once seen they call you back again and again.New York - or to be moreprecise,Manhattan. For anyone who is familiar with this bizarre and wonderful city, this 'picture' needs no explanation. For those not yet hooked, here is a small foretaste of things to come!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£53.95Once in Royal David's City
Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848. This setting for young band augments the beautiful melody with textural contrasts and flowing countermelodies, leaving the seasonal feelings of peace and joy. (3:00)
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£79.99Spirit of Ostenaco (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bocook, Jay
Ostenaco was a celebrated Cherokee chief in the 18th century, and became a leading advocate for peace with the British colonies. Paying homage to this great man, Spirit of Ostenaco opens with a melancholy solo flute followed by a chorale statement of rich textures and harmonies. The pace quickens with the theme stated by low voices, thundering percussion, and finally a triumphant and powerful closing section.Duration: 4:30
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£66.95Struck by the Ree (A Hero's Tale) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Owens, William
Honouring the legacy of Yankton Sioux Chief Palaneapape ("Struck by the Ree") and his tireless efforts to foster peace, this musical tale portrays war, resolution, and escalating tensions. Thunderous percussion and strong melodic statements contrast with gentle and serene moments as William Owens pays homage to an important figure in American history.Duration: 2.45
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£110.00Rapture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Balmages, Brian
Make a powerful statement with this intense yet introspective work. The opening exclamation by percussion becomes a fixture throughout, supported by epic brass lines and energetic woodwind flourishes. Inspired by the hymn "Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending", the music contrasts themes of pure joy and euphoria with intense reflection and peace. Covering the gamut of emotions, Rapture, by Brian Balmages, is as intense in its lyrical moments as in the height of its rapturous glory.Duration: 8.30
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£59.95Wiltshire Pictures (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Holmes, Chris
Movement 1: Army on the Plain - More than 10% of Wiltshire is used by the Army for training, and all of it takes place on Salisbury Plain. As well as tanks and weapons of all sizes, there is plenty of marching!Movement 2: Spire - Since 1549 Salisbury Cathedral has had the tallest spire in the UK, at 123 metres. Majestic and awesome it soars over the elegant and peaceful Cathedral Close.Movement 3: Sarsen Stones - Stonehenge's vertical Sarsens weigh 20 tonnes and stand 7 metres tall, they are heavy!Movement 4: Moonrakers - From the 15th to the 18th century, there was much smuggling of illegal gin in Wiltshire. The story goes that a group that was trying to rake out barrels hidden in a village pond, and surprised by the Excisemen, feigned stupidity. They told the Excisemen they were trying to rake in the moon, reflected on the ponds surface. They were believed and left in peace! Wiltshire folk can still call themselves Moonrakers.Duration: 11:15
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£11.95Wiltshire Pictures (Concert Band - Score only) - Holmes, Chris
Movement 1: Army on the Plain - More than 10% of Wiltshire is used by the Army for training, and all of it takes place on Salisbury Plain. As well as tanks and weapons of all sizes, there is plenty of marching!Movement 2: Spire - Since 1549 Salisbury Cathedral has had the tallest spire in the UK, at 123 metres. Majestic and awesome it soars over the elegant and peaceful Cathedral Close.Movement 3: Sarsen Stones - Stonehenge's vertical Sarsens weigh 20 tonnes and stand 7 metres tall, they are heavy!Movement 4: Moonrakers - From the 15th to the 18th century, there was much smuggling of illegal gin in Wiltshire. The story goes that a group that was trying to rake out barrels hidden in a village pond, and surprised by the Excisemen, feigned stupidity. They told the Excisemen they were trying to rake in the moon, reflected on the ponds surface. They were believed and left in peace! Wiltshire folk can still call themselves Moonrakers.Duration: 11:15
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£159.99In Nomine (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schwarz, Otto M.
How often has something been justified by, declared to be, or blessed as 'in the name of' some cause or other? How can it be that opposing armies and the use of weapons are ever 'in the name of...'? This is a common thread in the history of different faiths. Good was created but evil was committed and all 'in the name of...' This thread is also found in the history of the Premonstratensian Abbey at Wadgassen. The abbey was built in the 12th century on unfertile, desolate moorland, which later evolved into the most powerful religious community in the Saarland. The history of the abbey records quite astounding achievements under the motto desertum florebit quasi lilium ('the desert will bloom like a lily'); but also the harsh treatment of delinquents. The order had its own school, in which children were taught the seven liberal arts (which included music as well as geography and astronomy), but the poor were left to starve outside the abbey walls and were only allowed to eat from the members' leftovers on feast days. The medieval witch trials demanded their pound of flesh, and one group that fell victim were ecstatic dancers who moved wildly to music, which was interpreted as the devil's work. The result: a show trial that sentenced the dancers to death by fire. All in the name of... The year is 1789: Abbot Bordier is in the tenth year of his command. He does not yet know that he is to be the last abbot of an almost 700-year tradition. Not far from the abbey is the French border, which has long been making itself felt with the sound of gunfire, and the brothers continue to keep a nervous eye on it. The first portents of the French Revolution loom, but no one wants to believe it, that is, until the French pound the door down, storm the abbey and come right into the brothers' chambers. In a blind fury, all the pipes of the abbey organ are torn out, icons beheaded with swords and brothers beaten death while numerous buildings are set on fire. The abbey church is in flames. A frantic and desperate escape begins. Abbot Bordier and a handful of brothers make their getaway via the River Saar, adjacent to the abbey, to the neighbouring village of Bous. They survive, but their life, the Premonstratensian abbey, is destroyed. While they flee towards Prague and the sanctuary of the Strahov Monastery, the abbey at Wadgassen is razed to the ground and becomes a stone quarry. The desert blooms once more, however. A few short decades later, a glasswork arises from the foundations of the abbey. As peace returns to the region, it brings jobs and a new vision for its people.Duration: 11.15
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£53.95As Twilight Falls (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts)
This version of As Twilight Falls by Robert Sheldon is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys. The sense of peace and tranquility of twilight on a summer's evening inspires this lovely, lyrical offering. An excellent teaching opportunity for phrasing and expression, As Twilight Falls provides a moment of contrast at any young band's concert performance and is now available in Alfred's 5-part FLEX format. Duration: 2.15
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£78.50Dragon Fight (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schwarz, Otto M.
At the best viewpoint over the Alps of Liechtenstein, the village of Guflina is situated. Underneath the overhanging ledge, there is said to have been a cave in the mountain. In it lived a terrible dragon that was on the rampage on the surrounding meadows, spreading fear and terror among the population. At the same time there lived a giant man up in Guflina, who had the strength of twelve normal men. The farmers implored him to help them in their distress. The giant ventured to fight the dragon and was lying in wait above the cave. When the dragon refused to appear, the giant threw stones into the entrance of the cave. They got into a fight, which the giant only just won with difficulty. Since that day, people have lived in peace and prosperity.Duration: 7.15
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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