Sullivan on Parade (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Brien, Terence

A selection of favourites from Gilbert & Sullivan operettas for concert band

Sumba Samba Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)

The Samba is a Latin American dance, which is mostly associated with parties, as a result of the fast tempo in which it is usually played. 'Sumba Samba' forms an exception to this rule. In order to get this samba to swing it is important to stick to the tempo prescribed. 'Sumba Samba' starts with a motif which will play an important role throughout the piece. This motif can be heard in the first notes of the 'refrain' and, as said before, has been used in the introduction, as well as in the transition after the middle part (letter G). Furthermore, it plays an important role in the middle part itself (letter E), in which the samba has momentarily disappeared and a completely different atmosphere has been created. At letter H we pick up where we left off with the samba and swing to the end of this composition. 02:45

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Summer (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Meij, Johan

Summer is the second in a series of symphonic poems, inspired by the seasons and the folk music of Scandinavia. In Spring, the composer made use of two Swedish folk tunes, whereas Summer focuses on Finnish folk music. The work opens with an impression of the pastoral landscape of Ostrobothnia, an elongated area on the west coast of Finland. As in Spring, the music continues with a polka, based on the opening bars of Suomis Sang (Song of Finland). After a brief horn interlude, a saxophone quartet plays from behind the stage Ant han dansa med mej (Ant was dancing with me), while the orchestra starts up an ostinato bass line that marks the transition to the finale. A gradual build-up to the 'Sun Theme' from Spring results in a radiant conclusion, with a short quotation from the first Symphony of Jean Sibelius, Finland's musical icon.Duration: 11:30

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Summer Afternoon (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob

A cheerful piece full of rhythmic vitality; I wrote this shortly after completing Acentos Oscuras and it is the reverse of the style of that piece. It is fairly simple in form with just three small melodies that are each developed in form plus a central undeveloped, but quite lush, melody that is just repeated three times for the sheer joy of it. The mood of the music is very light and upbeat and is meant to capture that lovely feeling of a sunny, summer afternoon with no work and no worries!Duration: 4.58

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Summer Isles (from Hymn of the Highlands) (Euphonium Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

The Summer Isles are a group of islands located off the North West coast of Scotland which are famous for their wildlife. This piece, originally written for solo euphonium and brass band, reflects the natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere of the islands. The wonderful melodious nature of the euphonium is displayed in this piece and the opening theme is followed by melodic interplay between the soloist and band. This piece will surely be enjoyed by any audience.Duration: 4:00

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Summer Nights (French Horn Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ellerby, Martin

Six Vignettes for Solo Horn and Concert BandThis 'song-cycle', featuring a solo horn, is based on the same set of poems that inspired Berlioz's Les Nuits d'Ete. The original song cycle is essentially dark, encapsulated by movements of a more lively and positive nature and the essence of this approach has been maintained in this contemporary work: Villanelle; The Ghost of the Rose; On the Lagoons; Absence; At the Cemetery; The Unknown Isle.Performance time 16'15"Recorded on QPRM146D,The Year of the Dragon, Royal Northern College of Music Concert BandF Horn Solo & Piano Accompaniment edition available separately

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Summer Nights (French Horn Solo with Concert Band - Score only) - Ellerby, Martin

Six Vignettes for Solo Horn and Concert BandThis 'song-cycle', featuring a solo horn, is based on the same set of poems that inspired Berlioz's Les Nuits d'Ete. The original song cycle is essentially dark, encapsulated by movements of a more lively and positive nature and the essence of this approach has been maintained in this contemporary work: Villanelle; The Ghost of the Rose; On the Lagoons; Absence; At the Cemetery; The Unknown Isle.Performance time 16'15"Recorded on QPRM146D,The Year of the Dragon, Royal Northern College of Music Concert BandF Horn Solo & Piano Accompaniment edition available separately

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Summer Nights (from Grease) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Casey & Jacobs - Vinson, Johnnie

Here's one of the big hits from the show in an arrangement playable by beginning groups

Summer of '69 (The Music of Woodstock) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ricketts, Ted

In 1969, the legendary 3-day music festival defined a generation and gave us unforgettable musical performances. Included in this powerful medley are: Soul Sacrifice (Santana), Proud Mary (Creedence Clearwater Revival, Pinball Wizard (The Who), Somebody to Love (Jefferson Airplane), With a Little Help from My Friends (Joe Cocker), Suite: Judy Blues Eyes (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), and Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix). This is just like being there - without the mud!

Summer Serenade (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

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