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£109.99Catedrales - Bert Appermont
Cathedrals have always appealed to the imagination. Hundreds of years of manpower have been invested in their building and it is not for nothing that today they represent imposing symbols of architecture and history. The cathedral is also a great source of inspiration for compositions, drawing on a full palette of acoustic echo effects, Gregorian melodies and organ based choral themes.The work "Catedrals" opens with a five tone motif using double tonguing which resonates through space. Then comes a Gregorian antiphonal theme "Salve Regina" which is heard in the euphonium and later combines with the opening motif. The quicker passage that follows is basedentirely on the intervals in the motif which by now has added rhythmic variations and develops in different forms, including a fugue. The work then builds towards its first climax, from which unusual muted sounds emerge creating an atmosphere shrouded in mystery.Gradually, more melodious fragments are added to the Gregorian antiphonal theme which develops into an expansive choral, emulating the organ and which rises above the sound mass. The work grows more powerful and brilliant in sound until it culminates in a short and explosive finale wherein elements from the whole work come together.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£499.00
The Venetian Collection
The Venetian Collection by Johan de Meij consists of four movements which are all a musical reflection of the four paintings of the same names from the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice.Voice of Space is the first movement of The Venetian Collection. The picture on which the music is based on was painted by the Belgian surrealist artist Ren Magritte. Along with Ensor, Permeke and Delvaux he was one of the most important painters of the 20th century.The Red Tower was inspired by the painting of the same name (La Torre Rossa) by the Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico, and was awarded first prize in the International Composition Contest in Oman. One of the towers of the mediaevalwalls of the Italian town of Soncino (home to the band for whom Johan de Meij wrote the work for) shows a remarkable resemblance to the tower in the work of De Chirico. Magic Garden contrasts starkly with the other movements of the cycle. As with the painting, Johan de Meij has tried to reflect the colourful, naive dream world of Paul Klee. The transparent texture, in which the woods play an important role, makes a striking impression throughout this serene movement.Empire of Light is also based on a work by Ren Magritte. He was a versatile and productive artist producing over 1100 paintings and 700 gouaches. Johan de Meij used the painting Empire of Light as his theme for the last movement of his Venetian Collection.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£57.50Propulsion - Robert Buckley
Propulsion is the action of driving or pushing forwards. It is the force that thrusts a rocket into space, that propels a runner across the finish line, and that fuels the momentum of a dolphin through the waves. With drivingpercussion, high-energy rhythms, dynamic melodies and an overall sense of excitement, Propulsion by Robert Buckley moves through different musical moods without ever losing its relentless pulse. A tour-de-force for all members ofthe band and an exhilarating concert opener! Dur: 3:00
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£72.99Out of this World - John Williams
(Includes: Duel of the Fates; Theme from E.T.; Space Camp Main Theme; Star Wars (Main Theme))
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£72.99The Spheres - Ola Gjeilo
This evocative work is a wind band version of the composer's mass for choir and string orchestra entitled Sunrise. The piece is built around a five-note chorale theme, and the opening section features an overlapping fade-in/fade-out effect meant to give a sense of floating in space, as if surrounded by stars and planets. A stunning composition from an exciting new voice in the band world - Ola Gjeilo. Dur: 5:20 Online audio sample was recorded by the Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble - Dr. Edwin Powell, conductor Watch the featurette about The Spheres here.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£79.99Villages - Michael Sweeney
Calling for the band to be divided into four separate ensembles (and spread apart if space permits), Villages explores a wide range of harmonic and rhythmic interplay between each of these musical villages. The opening creates adense canopy of sound, out of which the unique identity of each group variously emerges then melts back into the texture. As the fast pace continues, melodic fragments are bounced from group to group with interjections from thepercussion. A slower lyric section provides contrast before the frantic pace returns leading to the exciting conclusion. Innovative in its conception, this stunning work will expose your students and audience to dramatically newsounds for band! Dur: 8:15
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£60.99Titan - Mike Hannickel
A bold and powerful work for young bands! The aggressive theme sets the stage for this forceful original piece. In the spirit of The Planets by Holst, Titan-Moon of Saturn celebrates the multi-national Cassini-Huygens spacecraft that landed on Saturn's moon, Titan, on January 14, 2005. There are many questions about Titan that this daring space exploration mission will seek to answer some of them. In addition to being a great piece for your own band, it is the perfect expression for a massed band performance. This is also a wonderful opportunity for some cross-curricular work with the science department.Mighty!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£42.50Through the Wormhole! - Richard L. Saucedo
In reference to the mystical phenomenon allowing travel through time and space, Through the Wormhole! takes the listener on an exciting journey of sights and sounds, and includes a brief out of this world aleatoric effect.
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£48.80Barbeque Ribs - Mike Carubia
Another winner to follow the success of Mike's "Barbeque Wings" and "Barbeque Sauce." Based on slightly altered blues changes, a funky intro sets up this great chart but strays occasionally with some creative transitional material. Features solo space with cued backgrounds. Includes an optional flute part. A really hot big band funk chart!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£81.20
New Century - Jared Spears
This piece looks forward to the space and computer revolution as it follows in the footsteps of such Spears' classics as ``Meditation and Festiva'' and ``Momentations.'' The writer combines the beauty of lush contemporary harmonies with the excitement of strong melodies and energetic rhythms punctuated by tasty percussion writing. Great for contest.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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