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£84.99Bread and Games - William Vean
'Panem et Circenses', Bread and Games were essential for keeping the citizens of ancient Rome in check. While the bread was meant for the poorest among the Romans, the Games were Popular Pastime Number One for everybody.There were different kinds of games, such as chariot races (especially popular with female spectators), or wild-beast fights, where lions, tigers, bulls or bears were set on one another or even on human beings. Most popular, however, were the Gladiator fights. In 'Bread and Games' William Vean depicts one of the many fights in the antique Colosseum. 1. Entrance of the Gladiators: By powerful bugle-calls the attention of the peoplewas asked for, after which the Gladiators entered the Arena at the sound of heroic marching-music.2.Swordfight: We can hear that the fights were not mere child's play in this part.On the contrary, they were a matter of life and death and were fought accordingly.3.Mercy of the Emperor: Sometimes a wounded gladiator could be fortunate, depending on the mercy of the audience. Waving one's handkerchief meant mercy, a turned-down thumb meant no pardon. The Emperor had the right to take the final decision, but he usually complied with the wish of the majority of the public. 4.Lap of Honour: Gladiators were mainly selected among slaves, convicted criminals, or prisoners of war. Consequently, winning was very important, as it would mean fame, honour and sometimes even wealth. A lap of honour, therefore, was the winner's due reward.
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£60.99Little Voyage - Brian Connery
This work from Brian Connery gets out everything from the simple musical elements that can be found in a grade 1 piece for concert band. The musical development is anything but forced; rather it's fresh, spontaneous and contagiously happy. Are you ready for this Little Voyage?
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Summer Dances - Adam Gorb
'Summer Dances' is a joyful work in three short movements celebrating my favourite season where people are happiest outdoors. Each movement is a celebration the first movement 'Summer Day' celebrates the open air, with a bold and arrogant melody in 10/8 time, whose rhythm dominates the movement. The next movement 'Summer Night' could be described as a 'Beach Habanera' led by a sensuous trumpet melody. The movement ends with an ambiguous harmonic build-up, which is resolved at the start of the finale 'Summer Party' with a folk like theme that is passed round the ensemble, building up, (with suggestions of the first movement theme) to a riotous and festive ending. Summer Dances was commissioned by HAFABRA Music, Louis Martinus in collaboration with Biblioservice Gelderland/Music department MUI, Arhnhem, the Netherlands. Regarding interpretation suggestions: Movement 1) Lively but not too fast very much a piece for the full ensemble, up until the final six bars when things become more subtle and intimate maybe sunset.... Movement 2) Very laid back and sexy. The movement should be thought of as a wonderfully promising 'first date' or 'wedding night', with great possibilities with the unresolved chord at the end of the movement.... Movement 3) As fast as is comfortably possible. The start should be delicate and chamber music like, but increase in general excitement, particularly from figure 31. Something should be saved up for a true fortissimo at 34.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Power Rock
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Here are rock classics from the group Queen in a beginning level arrangement that uses only quarter notes and half notes (except percussion). Includes: 'Another One Bites the Dust' and 'We Will Rock You'.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Latin Magic - John Higgins
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Jingle bells - J. S. Pierpont
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Everyone's favorite holiday song! John's creative six-note arrangement is the perfect way to feature your star beginning band members.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50The Hey Song (Rock & Roll - Part II)
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Paul has skillfully arranged this stadium anthem so that even beginning bands can rock on. What a great motivational tool for your young players!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50The Lost City - Paul Lavender
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Combining solid rhythms and strong melodies, this very easy adventure theme by Paul Lavender will make your beginning band sound impressive. You'll experience almost instant success with this one!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50March of the Romans - Michael Sweeney
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) It's hard to believe that this impressive piece for beginners uses nothing faster than quarter notes (a few 8th notes in percussion)! Michael cleverly uses the sound of stomping feet and bold harmonies creating an effect that sounds harder than it really is.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Dragonfire - Paul Lavender
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Dark and sinister are not words normally associated with music for beginning bands. However, this well-written Paul Lavender original provides powerful and dramatic sounds even atthis very easy level. With nothing faster than a quarter note (8th notes in percussion), your players will be eager to tackle this one!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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