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£44.70Barrage - Robert W. Smith
Beginning band students are known for their boundless energy. "Barrage" by Robert W. Smith captures that energy in a piece your students will want to rehearse and perform over and over again. Each instrument in the wind section has the opportunity to play the melody. Along the way, the teaching of dynamic shaping, contrast and unified ensemble interpretation are the educational goals. Exceptional teaching in an exceptional musical setting!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£57.50Beale Street Blues - W.C. Handy
W.C. Handy's swingin' blues is always a highlight of a Canadian Brass concert. David Marshall's adaptation for band features ad lib solos (written out) and some 'downright dirty' dixieland for the entire band. Great fun for all!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£47.50All is Well - Michael W. Smith
Originally recorded by Michael W. Smith on his 1989 Christmas album, the peace and stillness of the holiday season are beautifully expressed in this touching holiday song. This lyric setting for band is sure to add a welcomeelement of contrast and variety to your winter concert.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£111.70Mekong - Robert W. Smith
Mekong is a river that flows through the heart of Vietnam. Robert W. Smith has created this composition for band based on the Mekong River delta's historic significance during the Vietnam War of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and haunting melodies, lush and dissonant harmonies and acoustically created sound effects combine to provide a concert performance experience that will not be forgotten by performer or audience. This piece completes a compositional journey the composer began in Korea to honor his father and those who served in Southeast Asia. "Mekong" is highly recommended as a concert showcase and is an emotionally moving tribute to the military veterans ofthe Vietnam War.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£99.50Brazil : Ceremony, Song and Samba - Robert W. Smith
At long last, Robert W. Smith continues his musical journey that began in western Africa years ago and now takes us to Brazil. Based upon authentic Afro-Brazilian percussion grooves, "Brazil: Ceremony, Song and Samba" is comprised of three musical sections illustrating the impact of the African experience on music of this part of the world. Beginning in northern Brazil with the Ceremony, the piece transitions to Rio di Janiero and the smooth sounds of the bossa nova that has become so popular throughout the world. The piece concludes with the exciting sounds of Carnaval and the Samba Schools that fill the streets during the annual celebration. Exciting, musicallyrewarding and extremely effective in any concert setting!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£69.10Dreams - Robert W. Smith
A beautiful and poignant lyrical work, this tender composition by Robert W. Smith is a welcome addition to the concert band repertoire. Featuring small instrumental choirs and soloists throughout, "Dreams" includes a beautiful melody moving amid lush harmonies leading to a soaring full ensemble. All solos are cross-cued allowing the piece to be programmed by a wide variety of bands. Appropriate for concert and festival performance, "Dreams" will be a welcome addition to any program.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£57.50Freedom - Michael W. Smith
From the recent all instrumental CD by Michael W. Smith, here is a masterful setting of the title cut for concert band. This music is dignified and proud, yet in a contemporary setting.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£77.20Earhart - Robert W. Smith
The legend of Amelia Earhart continues to capture the imaginations of aviators and historians worldwide. Earhart, a pioneer in aviation and in women's rights, began her final journey in the United States and crossed multiple continents. Robert W. Smith has drawn upon Earhart's final flight to create this unique musical composition. Following the opening "takeoff," the composer was inspired by the indigenous sounds of the various continents in Earhart's flight path. From a unique fugue inspired by the music of Central and South America to a lyrical statement from the Dark Continent, the listener is transported on a musical journey that will capture the imagination. Following a dark and powerful percussion statement with Asian overtones, the journey ends not in tragedy but in celebration as the original flight theme returns. An excellent choice for any concert setting!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£60.90Mirages - Robert W. Smith
Bold and dramatic, this compelling work by composer Robert W. Smith will be a welcome addition to the standard repertoire for the developing band. Beginning with a powerful brass statement, the woodwinds and percussion respond in an equally forceful manner. Using unique harmonic effects for this level of performance, "Mirages" provides excellent opportunities for all sections of the band to grow and flourish in a more mature musical setting. "Mirages" will be a valued resource to your concert programming and teaching literature for many years to come!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£77.20Salvation - Robert W. Smith
The Russian hymn "Salvation Is Created" was composed by Peter Tchesnokov in 1912. Transcribed many times over the century, it has become a standard in the repertoire for choir, orchestra and band. Composer Robert W. Smith has used this timeless melody to create a new interpretive statement for the concert band. From the soft and delicate opening phrases to the contrasting full band response, the piece progresses through multiple variations and treatments. The final section of the work presents the hymn in a more standard setting leading to a powerful conclusion. Suitable for contest/festival performance as well as any concert program, this may become a standard in therepertoire. An excellent programming choice.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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