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£105.80Magellano - Andrea Moncalvo
This composition was written on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the death of Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer (1480 - 1521), who embarked on what would have become the first circumnavigation of the globe. Unfortunately, he did not complete it because, in 1521, he was killed in the region that is today the Philippines. This adventure triggered various images in the author's mind; evocations that the composer elaborated in this piece, which is in a tripartite form (A B A) and is introduced and concluded by a solemn fanfare evoking the departure of the expedition, consisting of 5 ships with a total of 234 crewmen. The first part (Allegro) presents a main theme with a cantabile character that describes the fleet that, intrepid, plows the ocean. This initial melody is then contrasted by a more rhythmic and syncopated theme in a minor key, which instead refers to the indigenous peoples they have encountered during the journey. The central section (Adagio) is an oasis of reflection because, as in other great adventures, this too has tragic aspects: mutinies, shipwrecks, clashes with indigenous peoples, up to the disappearance of those who had desired and planned this enterprise. The last part proposes the themes of the first section but in reverse order, to describe the return to the homeland. The solemn fanfare welcomes the arrival of the Victoria, the only surviving ship with only 18 men on board, which returns to the port of departure after completing the circumnavigation of the earth in 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£119.99Hermitage - Jan de Haan
Jan de Haan drew inspiration for this work from five paintings exhibited in The Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, one of the largest and most versatile museums in the world. He used the melodious Andante cantabile from the String Quartet Op. 11 by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky as its starting point. Thus, he created his own musical painting, which is just as varied as the underlying canvases - from Cheerful Company by Dirck Hals to Dance II by Henri Matisse. A true work of art!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50One Small Step - Michael Oare
In July 1969, Apollo 11 completed its mission to the moon and Neil Armstrong made his famous proclamation 'That's one small step...' as he stepped out onto the lunar surface. Michael Oare's descriptive work for young bands captures the drama of that moment and offers the option of using actual audio clips from the mission for a truly magical effect.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£139.99Incendium - Otto M. Schwarz
On 11 March 1879 in the Austrian town of Neumarkt am Wallersee a huge fire broke out in a brewery, setting fire to at least 60 other houses within one hour. Due to poor equipment and a lack of water, nearly the entire city was burned to the ground.Only the church was spared. This epic piece musically depicts the events in a programmatic way starting from the inauspicious moments shortly before the disaster, throughout the fire, and the final reconstruction of the town with the help of thestrong spirit and unity of the Salzburg community. An impressive work suitable for contests and promises to have a great impact on your audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£92.99An American Tapestry - Daniel Kallman
An American Tapestry is a continuous medley of three American folk songs: the happy-go-lucky The Girl I Left Behind Me, the somber and reflective He's Gone Away, and the foot-stompin' hoedown Ol' Dan Tucker. The setting was originally composed for chamber winds (11 players) and has been completely re-scored by the composer in this new edition for full wind ensemble. The contrasting tempi and sentiments of the tunes, enlivened with unique and colorful harmonies and instrumentation, contribute to make this appealing for wind players from high school to professional.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£33.50
Dyno-Rock - Steve Hodges
A moderate rock-style piece that involves the whole band with easy-to-rehearse tutti sections and vibrant scoring for young instrumentalists. An especially fun piece for students! (Grade 1-1/2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£107.50September - Mogensen
This extraordinary work was written in lasting memory of those lost during the September 11, 2001 tragedies. "September" offers a musical journey through the varied emotions and feelings experienced during that heartbreaking time in history. In distinctive writing style, the composer touchingly reminds us "to never forget." The work is nearly through-composed, providing continuous interest and contrasting segments; and included within the chamber sections are solos for euphonium, oboe, and clarinet. Well-crafted and very poignant, this exceptional composition is destined to become part of every wind ensemble's repertoire. Certain to move and arouse audiences everywhere, "September" is afforded our highest recommendation.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99
Race Against Time - Rob Romeyn
"Race Against Time" from Rob Romeyn's popular "Atlantis: The Lost Continent" is an exciting addition for flexible instrumentation to any concert program. Beautiful melodies, stark musical contrasts and bold drama all describe this stunning programmatic piece depicting the island nation that existed over 11,000 years ago in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean. The music begins as the fateful day ensues, reaching a stunning climax as Atlantis, its people and its humanity were swallowed by the sea. Solid scoring and consistent tempos make this an excellent choice for distance learning. Exciting!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£98.99
Hill Country Sketches - Charles E. Bray
A big, brawny piece imaging places in Texas. This work contains four big tunes that require lots of good players (including a pianist) and lots of percussion (including a starter's pistol)! There's nothing else quite like this bold piece!Movements:I. Coyote Call (2:10)II. Vinegarroons (1:14)III. The Grand Courthouse Clock (3:11)IV. The Greater Milam County Armadillo Race (3:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£129.99
An American Anthem - John Gibson
Written as a response to the events of September 11, 2001, American Anthem utilizes the principal motives that are heard in The Star-Spangled Banner, which is to the composer the most patriotic song and the true American anthem. This piece also celebrates the life of the composer's father-in-law and mentor David Leon Adams, a great musician and World War II veteran, who died during the completion of this work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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