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£6.25Bubblegum - By Jack Bullock
Bubblegum is a fun piece for concert band, and if you listen closely, you can hear the bubble 'pop.' Although written as supplemental material to the Belwin 21st Century Band Method, this piece can be used with any beginning method. Set in grade 1, the pitch ranges are within an octave, and the rhythm patterns are limited to whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes and rests. (1:48)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£6.25Echoes of the Civil War - By Mark Williams
This nostalgic arrangement of Civil War tunes begins with a peaceful woodwind statement of the 'Battle Cry of Freedom.' A trumpet and drum fanfare brings contrast and heralds the arrival of an upbeat section where 'Dixie,' played by the woodwinds, is superimposed over the opening tune in the brass. A stirring piece, filled with bittersweet pride and respect for an important period in American history. (Grade 1 1/2---Easy)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£6.25Two Classic Miniatures - Music by Franz Joseph Haydn and Johann Nepomuk Hummel / arr. Mark Williams
This delightful arrangement of a spritely German Dance by master composer Joseph Haydn and a charming Bagatelle, written by the virtuoso pianist Johann Hummel, will be a big hit with your audiences. Both pieces provide an outstanding way to reinforce staccato playing and are highly recommended for introducing the classical style to your students. (Grade 1 1/2) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£4.95Swashbuckler's March - By Mark Williams
This high-spirited march begins with a catchy melody that will immediately grab your listeners. Syncopation and light scoring make for an exhilarating second strain. Woodwinds take the lead at the trio with a majestic theme before the brass create a dogfight-style dialog between the two choirs of instruments. A recap of the trio brings the band together for a rousing close! (Grade 1 1/2---Easy)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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White River Overture - Music by Steve Hodges
This brilliant work is more than an overture---it's an adventure in stylish rhythm; it's an exciting ride into new harmonic horizons; and it's a warm rush of fresh sounds and sweeping melodies that bring a big dose of sophistication to the maturing young band. All instruments play interesting individual parts that are masterfully blended into the full-band setting. First-class! (Grade 1 1/2---Easy)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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Chichester Overture - Arr. John O'Reilly
Commissioned by the Chichester Elementary School Band in Chichester, Pennsylvania, this majestic overture gives all sections of the band a chance to shine. The strong opening theme features intriguing syncopated rhythms that are echoed throughout the work.The cheerful second theme features clarinets first, then flutes and finally the brass section. A dramatic return to the first theme segues to a rousing conclusion. Another winner in the long list of exciting overtures by John O'Reilly! (Grade 1 1/2)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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Tribal Dance - Music by Patrick Wilson
A modal theme in the trumpets against a background of charging staccato eighth notes gives the sense of a primitive ritual. Percussionists are challenged by the use of tambourine, timpani, triangle, cymbals, xylophone, brushes, snare drum and bass drum. Several meter changes will keep your students counting. An exciting, rhythmic piece your students will love to play! (Grade 1 1/2---Easy)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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Pastoral Ballad - Music by Steve Hodges
Here's a peaceful composition that glows with richness and sentiment. It begins with a soulful clarinet melody and a beautiful interweaving of woodwinds and brass that will make your young band sound mature beyond their years. A strong middle section builds to a dramatic climax and then returns to the alluring primary theme. (Grade 1 1/2---Easy)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£4.95Liberty Overture - Music by Steve Hodges
This work opens with an Andante section that features a haunting minor melody played by clarinets, a strong low brass bass line and assorted counterlines that offer interesting contrast. Cornets repeat the melody that leads to a rallentando pause; a fast-tempo variation emerges. This second upbeat section is in a new key and features the melody played by cornets, then by low brass and woodwinds, over syncopated tutti rhythmic figures. (Grade 1 1/2)
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A Christmas Grab Bag - Arr. Patrick Wilson
A bright fanfare opening introduces a fantastic potpourri of Christmas favorites. 'Joy to the World,' 'Good King Wenceslas,' 'Deck the Halls,' 'O Come, Little Children,' 'Up on the Housetop,' 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' 'Angels We Have Heard on High,' and 'The First Noel,' (Grade 1 1/2)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days