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£63.99On the Edge of the Sword - David Shaffer
Energetic and intense, "On The Edge Of The Sword" captures the excitement of the legendary sword duels of the ancient warriors. Contemporary writing, driving percussion and flowing melodies combine to produce a dynamically effective musical experience for both your students and your audience. With the careful attention to scoring you have come to expect from David Shaffer, "On The Edge Of The Sword" is guaranteed to make your young musicians sound refined and mature. This exceptional composition will be a great closer for any program and an exciting piece for festival performances.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.99The Winds of Change - James Swearingen
Excitement abounds in this Latin flavored overture featuring a variety of musical styles. A bold declaration of a highly expressive theme at the start is a strong indication that more musical excitement is about to occur. Your percussionists will certainly enjoy the variety of instruments required to provide just the right feel for this spirited work. Instruments scored where they sound their absolute best combine to create a composition that delivers musical impact from the initial downbeat to the final cut-off. A guaranteed winner!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50The Sword of Kings - Robert W. Smith
Listen carefully to this regal sounding composition by Robert W. Smith. You may find it difficult to believe that it contains only the first six notes introduced in most major band methods. "The Sword of Kings" is inspired by the legend of Excalibur. It was composed as a concert or festival work for the beginning band. Whether at the end of the first semester or the first year of study, your band will sound surprisingly sophisticated while appealing to both performer and audience alike. Active percussion combined with engaging wind parts make this an excellent choice.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99The Horn of Plenty - Marc Cunningham
The Horn of Plenty is a composition which allows to present the Horn in many styles. The opening has an heroic character and exudes an Spanish atmosphere. The next part is a playful and lighthearted Leggiero. The melody used in bar 38 has an oriental sound through melodic use of the harmonic scale. The Andante is a parody on a piano etude by the composer Stephen Heller, a Frenchman of Hungarian descent. The piece ends with a relaxed swing area in which the Horn also in a different way can be heard.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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In The Hall Of The Mountain King - Edvard Grieg
This exciting study in accelerando and crescendo demands playing in a clearly articulated style with passion and intensity. From the pianissimo of the opening measures to the triple forte of the final note, an ever-increasing surge of sound is necessary. Suggested metronome markings are given at key intervals throughout, and ample cues are provided to strengthen vital lines played by bassoons (2), oboes (2), and F horns (4). Duration ca. 2:30.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50In the Light of the Past - David Gorham
This original and reflective work provides a peaceful air of repose and expression for any concert program. The composers experience as a successful band director is displayed in his colorful and vivid scoring of this musical work, demonstrating his understanding of the spectrum of sound that can be achieved with concert band instrumentation. Brilliantly conceived and expertly crafted, it achieves a perfect balance of calm and intensity.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50The Rains of Scarborough Fair - Randall D. Standridge
Scarborough Fair is simply one of the most beautiful and haunting melodies of all time, and this setting incorporates the favorite melody to captures the sounds and mood of a gray and rainy afternoon. The melancholy melody matches up perfectly with the the sounds of gently falling rain and the faint, distance rumbles of thunder. Rain and thunder sound effects, though not essential, can be added with recordings.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50The Legend of Tizona - Rick Kirby
Ancient history is filled with tales of magical swords used to further the cause of noble warriors and heroes. El Cid, the national hero of Spain, had his sword Tizona by his side during the Siege of Valencia in 1099. Withstriking use of dissonances, layers of sound, clapping effects and a dynamic percussion score. The Legend of Tizona takes the listener on an exciting musical adventure. Dur: 3:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£191.99The Song of the Bell - Philip Sparke
The piece is based on Friedrich Schiller's epic 1798 poem Das Lied von der Glocke (The Song of the Bell), which is one of the most famous in all German literature. The poem draws a close parallel between human life and the process of casting a bell. It has three movements: Life Celebration, Sound the Alarm and Journey's End.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£220.80The Legend of Karthago - Paco Peña Muñoz
THE LEGEND OF CARTHAGE is a Symphonic Poem inspired by the ancient city of Carthage, located in modern-day Tunisia. Through his melodies and sound effects, the composer tries to transport musicians, Director and audience, to another time and another place, through different emotions and languages: descriptive, epic, classic or cinematic.European parts free download
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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