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£8.95Lift Off (Concert Band - Score Only) - Meechan, Peter
Lift Off! is a short suite of descriptive pieces, all inspired by a short flight from Manchester, England to Brussels. In the first movement we hear the engine start, and after the plane has moved into position, it takes off. The second movement depicts the beautiful view of the clouds from above. It all seems timeless and you don't even feel as if you are moving. The last movement starts nervously (I'm not a great flier!), as the plane begins its descent from the sky. However, as we land safely back on earth, the piece ends in a flurry of excitement and triumph, returning to a theme heard in the first movement.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£421.99The Book of Urizen (Movements I: The Vision and II: The Creation) (Soprano, Narrator and Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
The Book of Urizen is a work for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of religious expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the same name (which the poet illustrated himself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827), who occupies a unique position in western literature and the visual arts. He was not just a poet and a writer, but he was also a graphic artist, a painter, an illustrator, a spiritualist, a religious visionary, and a mystic philosopher. For the performance of this work, a professional sound system, including two microphones and a CD player, is needed. The three sound collages are three separate tracks on the enclosed CD and can be played easily at the right moment.The Book of Urizen bears resemblance to Genesis and Exodus, of which the contents form the basis of the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faith. Blake adhered to the principle that all religions are in fact one, and that deities reside in human beings. In The Book of Urizen this is represented in "The Net of Religion," which is spanned over the earth by Urizen. The sound collages, compiled by Jacob de Haan in the studio, find their origin in Jerusalem, the Holy City, where the afore-mentioned faiths come together.In the first movement of this composition, The Vision, Urizen prepares his vision of the world, and he presents this to the "Eternals." His vision is rejected, and Urizen locks himself up in his own abstract world. When he does emerge again, he is confronted with rage by the gathered Eternals. Urizen flees the wrath of the Eternals, "the flames of eternal fury," and enwombs himself in his own world. When the Eternals see Urizen in his "stony sleep," they wonder if this is death. The blacksmith Los is torn by grief because of the isolation of Urizen. It brings him to rouse his fires, prepare his forge, and to give Urizen's world concrete form.In the second movement, The Creation, Urizen's world, but also man, woman, and child are created. Los is horrified with the appearance of Urizen's body. He mourns and pities Urizen, and from his blood a female form comes into being, with the name Enitharmon. The Eternals, fearful of the female form, decide to erect a tent to obstruct their view to eternity. Enitharmon and Los beget a son, called Orc. Los baptizes him as a child of the "fallen world." Orc is fed at Enitharmon's breast, which makes a girdle of jealousy restrict Los' chest. He takes the child to the top of the mountain and chains him down. The cries of Orc awaken Urizen, who explores his world creating instruments of scientific measurement to do so. Los encircles the face of Enitharmon from the sight of Urizen and Orc. She then populates the earth by giving birth to an enormous race.The Web, the third movement of The Book of Urizen, is available in a separate set.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£84.99Everest (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
Everest is the name of a restaurant on the 40th floor of a skyscraper in Chicago. In 2003 the composer Jacob de Haan had dinner there together with his publishers and other fellow composers. The idea of composing a march to honour the excellent cuisine, the magnificent view of the skyline and the pleasant atmosphere in the restaurant arose during the visit. The results can be heard in this delightful and unusual work.Duration: 4:00
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£191.99Sunrise at Angel's Gate (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
This piece depicts the refined beauty of the Grand Canyon at sunrise and sunset. These are the best times to view the Canyon with the sun low in the sky casting shadows that give depth and form to the vast panorama. Angel's Gate is one of the many named rock formations in the canyon. The composer has tried to depict the sights and sounds of dawn, birdsong in the early morning sky and the gradual revelation of the Canyon itself as sunlight reaches into its rocky depths.Towards the end of the piece, to the sound of a tolling bell, we are however reminded of the dangers that the beauty of the Grand Canyon so cleverly hides.Duration: 10:40
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£74.95Freefall (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Goodwin, Ron
Experience the thrill of skydiving with this adventurous Grade 4 piece - from the anticipation of the jump, to the contemplative mood of the aerial view, to the excitement of the 'freefall' itself. The piece features a rare euphonium solo during the middle lyrical section. Jump!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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Freefall (Concert Band - Score Only) - Goodwin, Ron
Experience the thrill of skydiving with this adventurous Grade 4 piece - from the anticipation of the jump, to the contemplative mood of the aerial view, to the excitement of the 'freefall' itself. The piece features a rare euphonium solo during the middle lyrical section. Jump!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£132.00Madurodam (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Meij, Johan
Madurodam is a small scale miniature town at Scheveningen (near The Hague) and is since many years one of the most important tourist attractions of the conurbation of Western Holland (called Randstad). On a scale 1:25 a charming picture of The Netherlands is given in bird's eye view: several important buildings, churches and townscapes are reconstructed up to the smallest details. There is also a fine transport system: a network of railroads, harbours and motorways covers the park and Madurodam Airport enables air traffic with all continents. The miniature suite Madurodam consists of eight short parts presenting a musical impression of the smallest town in The Netherlands.Reveille the piccolo flute and the side drum announce a new dayToy Soldiers there is a military parade in front of the George Maduro BarracksBinnenhof/Buitenhof a solemn melody is the main theme of the suite and depicts the state buildings and the nearby lake Hofvijver at The HagueSmall Windmills everything that moves or whirls at Madurodam is described in this barrel organ waltzIntermezzo/Nocturne Madurodam by night is described by a solemn passage played in unison by the lower instrumentsThe Westerkerk Church also the capital Amsterdam is represented with the chimes of the famous Westerkerk churchThe Muiderslot Castle an elegant pavane recalls medieval atmospheresGrande Finale the windmill theme comes back and then the suite comes to an end with the Binnenhof theme, decorated by the first strains of the national hymn, Wilhelmus.Duration: 9.15
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£82.95Through the Vulcan's Eye (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
High atop a red mountain overlooking the magnificent city of Birmingham, Alabama, stands an iron sentinel, a monument of Vulcan that keeps watch over the "City of Steel." Through the Vulcan's Eye is comprised of four melodies, each aurally describing a view from the top of the mountain and inspired by the composer's childhood experiences in Alabama's largest metropolis. Broad brush strokes of sound blanket the work, enhanced by brilliant solo passages and total involvement from the percussion. A grand work on a grand scale!Duration: 7.15
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£64.99The Young Amadeus (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - Parker, Tom
Melody is the very essence of music. - W.A. Mozart (1786)Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near the end of his short life. Originally written for chorus, strings, and organ, this work stands among the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skilfully made Mozart's wondrous achievement available to concert bands. It's perfect for worship services and the sostenuto style, with careful attention to dynamics, makes it a great choice for that middle spot at festival or for the more serious moment at any performance. Given the opportunity, young bands Love to play truly great music, and it just doesn't get much better than the mastery of Mozart.Duration: 3.30
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£118.99The Universal Band Collection (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
A collection of 5 short works in pop style which can be performed by any kind of compilation. The titles can be presented on the programme as separate works but the Universal Band Collection can also be performed as a complete suite. From a didactic point of view it is a suitable work to teach musicians something about the structure in music. For this purpose not only the big structure but also the small structure was kept very clear.Western Girl: A girl from the west of the USA rides her horse across the prairie, dreaming of her future. The rough structure: introduction - theme in a blues scale - the same thing in a different instrumentation - finale.Just a ballad: A ballad in pop style with a rough A-B-A form. First there is the introduction of the main theme (A), then follows a tenor melody in minor with a rhythmical reference to the main theme (B). Finally there is the main melody, performed tutti with a different rhythm in the drums (A').Play the Game: An English saying meaning: play fairly. Playful music in up-tempo with a wink to China, where almost all games are manufactured nowadays. Once again an A-B-A structure here.San Diego: A Mexican fugitive enjoys his freedom in America but also remembers his place of birth with melancholy. A sad minor melody with a straight trendy beat appears twice. The second time it has a slightly different instrumentation, in which the muted trumpets represent the Mexican feeling.Final Dance: Eventually there is a dance with an introduction in renaissance style, followed by a fast dance in rock style. All this composed in a classical song structure: introduction, verse, bridge, chorus, shortened verse, bridge, chorus, chorus.Duration: 10:30
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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