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£123.00Apparitions - By Anthony Iannaccone
The concept of APPARITIONS was inspired by Walt Whitman' brief poem of the same name. The composition deals with both appearances (or "apparitions") and true nature of an abstract idea. The three basic musical shapes which "appear" in APPARITIONS all share the pitch pattern of a falling fifth and a rising sixth. They are, in order of appearance: first, a sweeping wave of accumulating notes - a cold wind on a dark night - borrowed from the composer's first orchestra symphony; second, a musical quote from Schubert's song, THE ERLKING, in which a child pleads with his father to see an "apparition" which the father cannot see but which is terrifyingly real to the little boy; and third, a quote from a Luther/Bach chorale tune that outlines the falling fifth and rising sixth of the child's melody in Schubert's song. APPARITIONS may be performed by a symphonic band or wind ensemble. The wind ensemble will require two Bb clarinets per part and three flutes per part to comply with the divisi orchestration.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£50.50You're a Grand Old Flag - By George M. Cohan / arr. Jack Bullock
Here is a wonderful patriotic song that is arranged in two different styles. After the introduction, the melody is presented in a slow lyrical style. The middle section is a spirited fanfare, followed by a Grandioso, followed by a big, full ending. (2:11)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£53.95Annabel Lee - By Douglas E. Wagner
Based on the exquisitely beautiful poem of the same name, by Edgar Allan Poe, Annabel Lee by composer Douglas Wagner is a charismatic work, with the main thematic material reoccurring as a dialogue between the two lovers in counterpoint in both the first and last section. The middle segment paints a musical picture of a cold, desolate, windswept shoreline . . . a place where this portrait might have been discovered. Wonderfully flowing lines with fascinating harmonic coloration.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£14.95Down to the Sea in Ships (from the NBC TV Film Project 20) - By Robert Russell Bennett / setting by Kyle Glaser
An outgrowth of NBC's 1952 successful tele-documentary Victory at Sea, was Project 20 two years later: a 30-episode series that was scored completely by Robert Russell Bennett. The episode, called "Down to the Sea in Ships," utilized this score that initially aired in December of 1968. The magic of the sea, the beauty of ships, and fascination for the men who sail them, are fully explored in this five-movement epic work that relies heavily on sea shanties and folk material. In regarding the work in Bennett's own words, it "had a lot to tell us about our struggles, triumphs, and defeats on the mighty ocean." The movements are titled; "The Way of the Ship," "Mists and Mystery," "Songs of the Salty Air," "Waltz of the Clipper Ships," and "Finale, Introducing the S.S. Eagle March." This fresh, carefully edited concert band transcription has been extensively researched and will be a cherished addition to serious band literature for generations to come. (14:00)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£10.95Paradiddles - By Gary Fagan
Percussionists must learn both the rudiments and the scales. This piece provides the wind players some exposure to the rudiments. "Paradiddles" creates patterns played by the winds that mimic two types of paradiddles---the single paradiddle and the double paradiddle. This may be the first piece for concert band inspired by, and based on, percussion rudiments. (5:50)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£56.50Dolce and Dance - By Gary Fagan
Dolce and Dance by Gary Fagan gives your students an opportunity to shine by incorporating two contrasting styles in one piece. The first section allows for legato lines and sensitive phrasing, while the second section calls for a marcato feel to be played in a dance-like fashion. Great for contest!
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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Persian Dance No 2 - By Amir Molookpour
Written by Iranian composer Amir Molookpour, this engaging work uses a mixture of traditional and folkloristic Persian music. The composer makes interesting use of various rhythmic and structural approaches, and also uses western compositional techniques in a very simple manner to bring the two diverse cultures closer together. An excellent change of pace for any program by a unique composer!
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£139.99Cyrano - Otto M. Schwarz
What are the true qualities of a person? Outward beauty or inner values? Or perhaps a balance of the two?This question has probably been posed by everyone at some time or another, and the answer is as challenging as it is subjective. This is also the theme of this work.The poet and soldier Cyrano de Bergerac is known for his big nose and his great intellect. The 17th century novelist harbours feelings for the beautiful Roxane but is sure that this love will never be reciprocated. Roxane herself falls in love with the cadet Christian de Neuvillette, who is certainly handsome but could be described as stupid. Cyrano de Bergerac writes love poems on behalf of Christian to win Roxane's heart. And then there is the Count Guiche, who is married but also wants to make her is mistress.Christian and Roxane eventually marry and the furious Count Guiche sends Christian and Cyrano, who serve together in the Captains of Gascony regiment, to the front and, some months later, on a suicide mission.Shortly before the battle, Roxane confesses to her husband that she no longer loves him so much for his beauty as for his inner values. Christian is dismayed and begs Cyrano to tell Roxane the truth, but he can't bring himself to do so.Christian de Neuvillette dies in battle and Cyrano de Bergerac remains silent about the true provenance of the letters.Only much later does the truth come to light: scarred by the war, Cyrano visits Roxane in the convent where she has been living since Christian's death and confesses his love for her. He ultimately dies in Roxane's arms.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£57.50Fairytale Of New York - Jeremy Finer
Recorded by the Celtic punk band The Pogues and featuring singer Kirsty MacColl, Fairytale of New York was released in 1987 and has remained an enduring and popular holiday favorite ever since.Comprised of two main sections, the opening is melancholy and lyrical, followed by the second part in a driving and energetic Irish-flavored groove. Sure to be a distinctive and appealing addition to any holiday concert.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£110.99The Pioneers - Philip Sparke
In The Pioneers Philip Sparke salutes the bicentenary of an expedition by two all time American heroes - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They were commissioned by US President Thomas Jefferson to find the headwaters of the Missouri and a route to the Pacific following the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the USA. They set out as the 'Corps of Discovery' from Louisville, Kentucky, in May 1804 and not only did they succeed in reaching the Pacific through hostile territory, but also found their way back - in 3 years! The piece is not descriptive of the journey but gives the composer the opportunity to celebrate the 200th anniversary of this amazing feat. Add a touchof the wild-west to any concert with this exciting work.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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