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£46.95Wenceslas Variants - Douglas E. Wagner
Fit for a king, these variations are designed for performance after only a couple of months of instruction. The cherished carol can even be performed before the concept of key signature is introduced. Besides performance, this artful arrangement offers superb teaching opportunities, including counting and ensemble playing, as well as brief rudimentary percussion feature segments. Utilizing only the first six notes with quarter notes, your holiday performance success is guaranteed! (2:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£51.50A Festival Chime - Gustav Holst
The third movement of Opus 34 (Three Festival Choruses), which Gustav Holst penned in 1916, was originally scored for chorus with piano, orchestra, or military band. The easily recognized melody is a nineteenth century Welsh ballad, known to most as the hymn tune "St. Denio," set to the words of English poet, Clifford Bax. In 3/4, this characteristically delightful Holst theme has been freely arranged to incorporate elements of his original score with additional material included to heighten musical interest for contemporary concert bands and audiences alike. As the title implies, chimes are an integral part of this arrangement: however, there are alternate options provided inthe program notes if a suitable instrument is unavailable. This musical setting is complete with a variety of teaching and performance opportunities and a perfect fit for beginning concert bands. (2:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£51.50El Tiburon - Ralph Ford
Cast in G minor, this compelling original work contains all the anticipated components with a musical depiction of circling the prey and the strike. The effects are complete with the use of vivid dynamic shifts and a solid percussion contribution. All musical components are easily attainable by beginning students. Dating back to more than 420 million years ago, these continuously moving "soulless eating machines" have been the subject extensive study and graphic horror. Musically menacing yet audience pleasing! (2:00)
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£54.95Legend Of El Muerto - Roland Barrett
Based on a mid-1800s folk tale from "No Man's Land" in Texas, this engaging original composition captures the imagination, depicting sinister livestock rustling and even a little horse thievery. This compelling work uses shifting dynamics, an introduction to aleatoric notation to build the musical intensity, and a chance for one trumpet to depict the stolen horse's whinny. A delightful addition to beginning band literature. (2:15)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Twelve Carols For Christmas - Douglas E. Wagner
Either counting is flawed or this is a baker's dozen of joyous familiar tunes jam-packed in an energetic setting! Rapidly shifting meters, styles, timbres, and dynamics will boldly usher in your holiday season. (2:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Christmas At The Symphony - Michael Story
Celebrate the holidays with the masters. Representing Mozart's "Sleigh Ride" (German Dance No. 3), Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" from The Nutcracker, and Bizet's "March of the Kings" (a 13th century traditional French carol included in his L'Arlsienne Suites Nos. 1 and 2. Three-four and four-four meters are explored with a variety of textures and voicing shifts in this medley of joyous familiar holiday themes. Simply glorious! (4:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£55.50Barnburner - Michael Story
This impressive concert opener or closer lives up to the title. With furious punctuated energy, your students will crave the power. Enthusiastic attention to the dynamics and articulations will ensure robust success. A blazing choice! (2:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.95Fantasia In C - J. Back
This arrangement of the baroque organ work by Johann Sebastian Bach preserves all of the rhythms and style of the original, but transposes to the key of B-flat for more accessibility. (2:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£51.50Game Of Bones - Michael Story
The tongue-in-cheek title gives a hint to an upbeat original composition that sets the stage to feature the antics of a unique glissando-anxious section. With an exotic flavor and the ability to engage enhanced and doubled percussion, this piece is a compelling choice that every beginning band can conquer. (2:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.95Mary Did You Know
A relaxed, soft-rock feel sets the foundation for this charming classic holiday ballad. Scored with featured sections presenting the melody, this tune was an overnight hit when it was premiered in 1991 and has enjoyed decades of popularity. Recently recorded by the pop vocal group Pentatonix, the musicality, phrasing, and dynamics will enhance both the performance and your teaching opportunities. (2:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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