The Seasons (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

In this exciting four-movement suite Philip Sparke has taken the yearly cycle to inspire the framework for the work. Spring Sunshine describe a bright spring morning, Summer Siesta conjures up a quiet rest by a river on a hot summer afternoon. Autumn Alone heralds the approaching dark days of winter and Winter Winds brings the work to a close as it portrays stormy winter weather in all its fury and glory. This work of great contrast is sure to become a favourite in your concert repertoire.Duration: 14:45

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The Second Dawning (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hosay, James L.

Duration: 4.00

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The Second Waltz (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shostakovich, Dmitri - Waignein, Andre

from Jazz Suite No.2. Duration: 3.45

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The Secret Laboratory (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Adams Jr, Franklin D.

Late one stormy night in a dusty old mansion, a mad scientist is hard at work in his hidden laboratory. The moments tick by as he waits for just the right opportunity to harness the power of the lightning storm... explore the mysteries of The Secret Laboratory!Duration: 2.00

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The Secret of "The White Rose" (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

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The Secret of Mercury (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jan

This work was commissioned by the concert band Da Capo Leeuwarden from the Netherlands, which was linked with the Dutch postal service PTT up until 1995. Mercury happens to be the messenger of the gods, a kind of mailman, one could say. Yet the composer did not choose the god but the planet Mercury as his source of inspiration for this work in four uninterrupted movements. He created a multifaceted work in which the mysterious celestial body is represented, as well as a number of space missions exploring it. This interesting subject matter guarantees a composition that fascinates from start to finish. Duration: 12.15

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The Secret of the Hills (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Waignein, Andre

This legend takes us back to the middle of the 18th century, in Belgium. The young Leandre is a little boy who lives in the hilly region of western Hainaut. He contributes to the building of a wall surrounding the city, intended to resist potential attacks from outside.Duration: 15:15

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The Secrets of McDougal's Cave

Inspired by the well-known cave on the Mississippi River that Mark Twain wrote about in his famous book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". This cave has been the site of many adventures and has held many interesting secrets Alternating between a hauntingly lyrical slow section and a driving, syncopated ostinato, this creative work provides an excellent opportunity for you to introduce simple changing meter to your ensemble while the "mysterious and modal!" melodic lines and syncopated rhythms create an outstanding musical framework for a piece which creates the illusion that its more difficult than it really is. Great teaching tool and outstanding contest or concert selection. Very highly recommended!

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The Seminar Hymn Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)

This flexible piece in 4 parts was written by Jacob de Haan as a 'theme tune' for the Yamaha teaching method seminars in Germany. The solemn and dignified hymn-like melody will add a touch ofgrandeur to any performance. Its simplicity and rich harmonies suggest overtones of Land of Hope and Glory and this would be a good item to bring a deep and uplifting sense of occasion to your concert. 0:02:15

The Seventh Day

Based on the hymn tune "My Shepherd Shall Supply My Need", this fantasia is a musical reflection of the biblical account of The Creation. A powerful programmatic piece that opens with the woodwind choir and as the piece develops the mood shifts to excitement and a feeling of exhilaration. The tension and musical drama is brought to a conclusion only in the last measure as the climax is suspended for a long electric moment with the decay of a single chime tone. Without a doubt this is David Shaffer's most aggressive work to date. Highly Recommended.

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