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£42.50Funky, Rockin' Choo Choo - Richard L. Saucedo
What kid doesn't love a train! This entertaining and fun piece for beginning bands calls for some lucky student (or administrator) to be featured on a wooden train whistle (the cheap kind!). Along the way, you can teach musicalconcepts of style, articulation, and steady pulse. All aboard! Dur: 2:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Ave Maria - Kevin A. Memley
Originally a composition for chorus by Kevin A. Memley, this adaptation by Preston Hazzard makes expert use of the various tone colors available for band. Cascading waterfall effects are represented in the mallet percussion andwoodwinds, while an underlying rhythmic texture provides a flowing background for the lyric melody. The piece builds nicely to a full band climax before returning to a quiet and delicate mood for the close. Dur: 4:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Legend of Devil's Lake - Michael Sweeney
Depicting an ancient tale of battle between water serpents and giant thunderbirds, Michael's dramatic work for young players provides plenty of imagery amid the dark sonorities and driving percussion contrasted with delicate melodies and rich harmonic textures.This multi-style composition provides an engaging and rewarding work for concert or festival. Dur: 5:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Incandescence - Richard L. Saucedo
Composed to give young players the opportunity to experience mixed meter in a controlled setting (in this case, 3/4 + 4/4), Incandescence uses an engaging and energetic rhythmic groove to make this big step fun and enjoyable. Inaddition to being a perfect vehicle for teaching and internalizing a constant 8th- note subdivision, this piece will be exciting and rewarding to perform. Dur: 2:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Sway (Quien Ser?) - Norman Gimbel
Recorded by Michael Bubl, this Latin standard is popular once again. Robert Longfields easy and appealing arrangement features plenty of interesting percussion parts and modest ranges for all players. Dur: 2:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Last Full Measure (A Gettysburg Remembrance) - Michael Sweeney
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, this medley of Civil War-era tunes is cast in a unique and appealing setting for young bands. The Girl I Left Behind Me (tin whistles are optional), When JohnnyComes Marching Home and the tender Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier express longing and hope for loved ones far away. In contrast, Battle Cry of Freedom and Battle Hymn of the Republic inspire feelings of patriotic resolve andcourage. A rousingly effective work! (Grade 2.5) Dur: 5:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Celebrating My Three Best Friends - Richard L. Saucedo
The mission of United Sound, Inc. is to provide musical performance experiences for students with special needs. In this program, each student is mentored by three general education students already in a band or orchestra. Celebrating My Three Best Friends pays tribute to this special relationship and bond between students. Written in a modified rondo form and a fast 3/4 tempo throughout, this is an uplifting and rewarding piece for young players. Dur: 2:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99At the End of the Rainbow - Richard L. Saucedo
Referring to the ongoing quest in which we all embark when trying to find our place in the world, Richard Saucedo's At The End Of The Rainbow takes us on a journey of varied moods and styles. After the stark and dramatic opening unison statements, this imaginative works features a lighthearted and spirited 12/8 section with plenty of rhythmic vitality. This is beautifully paired with a lyric middle section that showcases a solo for Horn and flowing melodic lines that build to an emotional climax. The fast 12/8 section returns with an exciting and energized finish. Dur: 4:10.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Algona Crossing - Michael Sweeney
Celebrating the spirit of hope and determination of the early pioneers on the Iowa plains, this bold and varied overture also pays tribute to the historical importance of railroading to the city of Algona. Using a wide range of styles and timbres, Algona Crossing allows every section of the band a chance to shine. (Note: The piano part is optional and cued in mallets and woodwinds.) Dur: 5:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Moai (Song of Ancient Giants) - Michael Sweeney
The giant stone statues of Easter Island (known as Moai) have long been a source of mystery and wonder. Using hints of Polynesian drumming and haunting ancient-sounding melodies, this intriguing work for 2nd year players evokes a feeling of exotic majesty. Dur: 3:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days