Distant Land (Choir with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Rutter, John - Noble, Paul

Distant Land was written in 1991, inspired by the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. It was originally written as a choral piece, and later scored by Rutter as an orchestral version. This arrangement is written as a piece for combined Wind Band and Chorus. The choral part is shown in the score, but is not included in the set. This arrangement is compatible with the published vocal score. When performing as a piece for Wind Band alone, the instrumentalists should play all their parts, including the cue size notes.

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Distant Land (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Rutter, John - Noble, Paul

Distant Land was originally written in 1991 as a choral piece inspired by the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. Rutter was encouraged to make a purely orchestral version, from which this band arrangement has been adapted. Rutter says: "Listeners who know the original versions may miss the texts, but looking at it another way, your imagination can be set free with no words to constrain you and tell you what the music is 'about'". Distant Land will surely become a tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela, who was a leader of the anti-apartheid movement who eventually became South Africa's first black president to be elected in a fully democratic election.

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Distant Thunder of the Sacred Forest (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

This amazing work opens with the sounds of distant villages as their drumming echoes through the African rain forests (or school gymnasium). As the players return to their "normal" seats in the band, the various elements of this composition gradually come together in a joyous unified celebration. Thoroughly researched to include authentic African patterns, Michael Sweeney has created a stunningly effective work that is playable by young ensembles. Includes performance and program notes on how to make your own percussion instruments and involve other departments in your school. Not just a piece of music...this is an event!Duration: 4:45

Divergence (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.

Divergence can be defined as drawing apart as lines from a common center. "Divergence" for the young band is based on that concept with melodic lines that draw apart from a common musical center. Melodic lines pull apart and interact within choirs. Woodwinds diverge from brass providing contrasting and interacting harmonic effects. Divergent lines continue to develop throughout the piece leading to a powerful and exciting conclusion. An excellent selection for concert and festival performance. Duration: 2.00

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Diversions (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

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DIVERSIONS (Epitaph for a Dreamer) (Prestige Concert Band Extra Score) - Barry, Darrol

Diversions (Epitaph for a Dreamer), a work in six contrasting sections, is based on a theme that is never disclosed, and dedicated to a dreamer who is never identified. Duration: 10:48 Recorded on Polyphonic QPRM153D WIND BORNE

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DIVERSIONS (Epitaph for a Dreamer) (Prestige Concert Band Set) - Barry, Darrol

Diversions (Epitaph for a Dreamer), a work in six contrasting sections, is based on a theme that is never disclosed, and dedicated to a dreamer who is never identified. Duration: 10:48 Recorded on Polyphonic QPRM153D WIND BORNE

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Diversions - Variations on a Swiss Folk Song (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

The variations are based on fragments of 'Der Heimetvogel', dating from the 19th century. The variations are: 1. Vivo e scherzando (a moto perpetuo); 2. Subito meno mosso (a macabre 12/8 march); 3. Lendo espressivo; 4. Vivace (fugue).Performance time 15'55"Recorded on QPRM134D THE KINGS GO FORTH, Central Band of the Royal Air Force

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Diversions - Variations on a Swiss Folk Song (Prestige Concert Band - Score only) - Sparke, Philip

The variations are based on fragments of 'Der Heimetvogel', dating from the 19th century. The variations are: 1. Vivo e scherzando (a moto perpetuo); 2. Subito meno mosso (a macabre 12/8 march); 3. Lendo espressivo; 4. Vivace (fugue).Performance time 15'55"Recorded on QPRM134D THE KINGS GO FORTH, Central Band of the Royal Air Force

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Diversions on a Theme of Paganini (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lane, Philip - Noble, Paul

This work is made up of eight short movements and was originally scored for brass quintet, being commissioned for performance by the London Gabrieli Ensemble. The full orchestra version was made in 2000 for a commercial recording by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia conducted by Gavin Sutherland, and the band arrangement was completed in 2009. The title is important in that the pieces are more musings than variations on the famous theme. The introduction stands somewhat apart, rather in the way the opening of Dohnanyi's Variations on a Nursery Tune does, and the subsequent diversions play with the theme, or parts of it, in movements lyrical, bombastic, or plain frivolous. The individual titles of the movements are self-explanatory, except to add that the last one always reminds the composer, for some reason, of final credits going up at the end of a film or television programme. Titles of the eight movements: 1. Introduction and Theme; 2. In Pieces; 3. Toccata; 4. Chaconne; 5. Cortege; 6. Popular Song; 7. Five-A-Side; 8. Epilogue. This piece will be a great workout for your band, with lots of opportunities for soloists, some rhythmic challenges, and great emotional stretches.

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