Aesop's Fables (Narrator with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Watson, Scott

Aesop's Fables, for narrator and band, musically portrays four tales attributed to the ancient moralist. The four movements are based on The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Dog and the Bone and The Wolf and His Shadow. Dynamic and highly dramatic!Duration: 9:45

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Affirmation

A grandiose, memorable melody begins this inspiring piece. Jared Spears, well known for his tasty percussion writing has created this piece containing driving tempos, and colorful scoring found in the slower sections has outdone himself this time with this wonderful piece. Truely a remarkable piece for eith contest or festival material. VERY NICE!

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

With a supremely atmospheric setting, this original overture provides a crisp, grand major work with wonderful content, but minimal technical demands. Sweeping lyrical thematic material meshes superlatively with strong rhythmic content. This work packs the power to captivate for concert or contest.

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Africa (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Paich & Porcaro - Davis, Jerry

The infectious groove of this chart-topping hit will have them dancing in their seats. A perfect selection to feature your percussion section!Duration: 3:15

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Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.

A stunning work of gigantic proportion-filled with the mystery, the fire, and the intrigue of the Dark Continent. A large percussion section will give this composition its drive. Robert suggests that all available percussionists encircle the audience in the final section, drawing the audience inside the worship circle.Duration: 9:00

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African Adventure (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert

Take your young musicians and the audience on a trip to a mysterious continent with this tuneful and rhythmic offering. The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies will provide a colourful and vibrant moment on your next concert.

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African Adventure (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Fernie, Alan

4 Part Flexible Ensemble and PercussionIncludesKatwe DawnKampalaThula BabaAfrican FunkDignityEntebbe Road

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African Alleluia (Wana Baraka) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - O'Reilly, John

This piece is a joyous arrangement of the popular Kenyan song "Wana Baraka." Repeating percussion patterns utilizing cowbell, claves, tom tom, and bass drum provide a solid rhythmic foundation for the catchy syncopated melody. A typical call-and-response section gives this arrangement an authentic African feel.Duration: 2:00

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African Bell Carol (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.

The traditional "Ukranian Bell Carol" has been expertly scored in a multi-cultural setting for young band and percussion by veteran arranger Robert W. Smith. The arrangement begins quietly with percussion disguising the familiar melodic material. A series of musical evolutions builds to an impressive conclusion. This selection is sure to be a holiday treat for years to come.Duration: 1.45

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African Dances (Clarinet Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Turnbull, Kit

African Dances' is a continuous work for solo clarinet and wind ensemble consisting of five individual sections. The basis for the piece is the clarinet's construction from the wood of the African blackwood tree, and its subsequent development into the instrument we know today. Each movement draws on different aspects of Pan-African music, ranging from the styles and forms of the African choral tradition, through to the complex cross-rhythms and patterns that characterise so much of the music of Africa.Duration: 12.00Recorded on Polyphonic QPRM137D LINDA MERRICK - CLARINET (Royal Northern College of Wind Orchestra)