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£60.99Silverbrook - Michael Sweeney
Rarely does a Grade 2 composition contain as much musical depth and variety as this powerhouse from the pen of Michael Sweeney. The impressive opening strains lead to a fast-paced ostinato accompanying an explosive melody in thetrumpets. After a delicate lyric section, the fast pace returns and the piece drives to a powerful finish. Dur: 4:25 (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Themes from First Suite in E-flat - Gustav Holst
Using excerpts from the first and third movements, but still maintaining the formal and harmonic integrity of the original, this adaptation allows even middle school players to experience the unforgettable themes from Holst'smasterwork. Also, the March movement is very effective when performed by itself. Dur: 4:45 (Grade 2 - Hal Leonard MusicWorks series)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99And Hold in Memory... - Johnnie Vinson
This beautifully constructed tone poem features a memorable lyric melody stated first by the horns and clarinets, and later by a trumpet duet accompanied by the brass section. Johnnie uses a nice blend of lighter textures with the woodwinds prominent, alternating with fuller sections voiced for the entire ensemble. This touching composition is carefully paced and masterfully scored. Dur: 4:00 (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£224.99Superman March - John Williams
Released in 1978, this classic film helped pave the way for future silver screen appearances by other comic book heroes. The film score by Mr. Williams is a masterpiece of bold themes and tender moments. Here is an authentictranscription for band of the Superman March from the original soundtrack. Performance time - ca. 4:25
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Rhythm Danse - Richard L. Saucedo
Written entirely in 5/4, this captivating and rhythmically dynamic work explores a variety of moods and styles within this single meter. After the initial fanfare, the piece winds through creative textures and hypnotic patternsuntil reaching a glorious full ensemble climatic section. Providing interesting and important roles for every section (particularly percussion) this will be a joy to prepare and perform. Dur: 3:05 (Includes audio of fullperformance) Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changingpitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99American Barndance - Richard L. Saucedo
Rhythmic and energetic, this lively work contains elements of an early American character but also features a poignant, calmer section with a lighter texture and interlaced lyric motifs. The piece builds to a dramatic peak with apowerful and majestic statement by the full ensemble. The final segment, however, becomes more and more frenzied with mixed meters and relentless percussion figures as it races to an exciting conclusion. Filled with humor andcreativity, this unique composition will easily find a place in your contest or festival repertoire. Dur: 3:35 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50River of Hope - Michael Sweeney
The centerpiece of this work for band is the memorable Appalachian folk hymn Down to the River to Pray, which was featured in the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Interspersed with this melody is a faster original theme thatprovides a complementary yet contrasting tone to the emotional statements of the folk hymn. Richly scored and flowingly beautiful. Dur: 4:25 (Grade 2-1/2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50On the Edge of Tomorrow - Michael Sweeney
Written for a middle school band in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the composer states that although commissioned prior to the catastrophic flood of 2008 that affected so many people including students and teachers, the work took on newmeaning as a way to cope with disaster and have faith in a better tomorrow. Displaying a range of emotions from anger to reflection to hope, this is a magnificently powerful overture for young players. Dur: 4:45 (Grade 2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99The Marbled Midnight Mile - Steven Bryant
The Marbled Midnight Mile is a companion to Bryant's earlier works Dusk and First Light - the three of them together forming a loosely-related night cycle. The title evokes an extended journey through the myriad wandering thoughts that occur in the solitude of night. The music makes only modest technical demands of the ensemble, but is a perfect vehicle to expand the band's musical maturity and sensitivity. Dur: 8:00 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Blue and Green Music - Samuel R. Hazo
The stunning artwork of Georgia O'Keeffe is no more apparent than in her famous 1921 painting entitled Blue and Green Music. Fittingly commissioned by the Patrick Marsh Middle School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (O'Keeffe'sbirthplace), Samuel Hazo does an amazing job of portraying subtle as well as bold colors into musical terms. Based on a single theme that is manipulated and varied throughout, the piece progresses from delicate mallet percussioneffects up to climactic impact points for the entire ensemble. O'Keeffe explained her idea that music could be translated into something for the eye. And Mr. Hazo succeeds wonderfully in translating it back into something for theear! Dur: 4:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days