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£89.99Second Essay - Samuel Barber
Composed in 1942, Barber's Second Essay is a masterwork of concentrated musical drama, with a richness of texture comprised of highly charged and succinctly organised musical modules. The opening theme has adefinite American flavour, which is followed by a fugal section that evolves from simple tonal patterns to polytonality. After an intensely rhythmic third section, all elements are combined in a huge climax and coda that round offthe work. Expertly transcribed for symphonic band by Dr. George Schneider, this is certain to find its place in the standard repertoire for mature ensembles. Duration 11:00. (Grade 5)
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£104.99Vox Populi (Voice of the People) - Richard Danielpour
G. Schirmer Concert Band - Grade 3-5 Contemporary composer Richard Danielpour has established himself as one of the most sought-after writers of his generation, with orchestral works performed around the globe. In a style that is uniquely American and rhythmically vibrant, Jack Stamp offers this impressive wind adaptation of one of Danielpour's more recent compositions. A marvelous work for the mature ensemble. (Grade 5) (6:50)
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£89.99Remembrance Day - Morton Gould
G. Schirmer Concert Band - Grade 3-5Premiered by the University of Connecticut Wind Ensemble in the presence of President Clinton, Gould's last large work for wind ensemble is a striking mood piece that conveysa melancholic feeling. A haunting Marimba solo opens this work that challenges players with its spare exposed textures and wide dynamic range. President Clinton called it a treasure. (Grade 5) (9:00)
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Scenes of Russia - Johan Nijs
This delightful concert work takes you on a journey to two of Russia's most famous cities. In the first movement, Moscow, you are treated to world famous sights such as Red Square, the Kremlin, and the famous water organ in GorkyPark. In the second movement you visit the ancient city of St. Petersburg, which has acted as an inspiration for many artists and composers, including Tchaikovsky, Dostoyevsky and Pushkin. Add the sparkle of a little Russianspirit to any concert with this descriptive composition. Dur: 5:00 (Grade 2)
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Ide Fixe - Thomas Doss
Written to celebrate the Zeppelin-Foundation's centennial, Thomas Doss' first symphony represents the passionate history of the world's most renowned airship. Throughout his contrasting score, Thomas Doss has captured Count vonZeppelin's obsession and the subsequent realization of his dream of producing a flying cigar! The first movement describes how passionate Count von Zeppelin was about his idea and the vision that got hold of him. Towards the endof the movement the music swells to a pictorial image of the count, in which he sees the ship floating above himself. Dur: 8:05 (Grade 5)
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£33.50Spirit of Victory - Sandy Feldstein
The march for your first concert. Using only six notes and no eighth notes, this beginning march will make your group proud of their first performance. A moving bass line to challenge beginners, combined with a catchy melody and traditional march form, make for a perfect beginning band march. (Grade 1---Correlates with Unit 5 of Alfred's Basic Band Method.)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.95And Hope Led Them Home - Justin Williams
This piece celebrates those who inspire us, motivate us, and blaze trails before us, enabling us to be all we can dream to be. With distinct passion and fervor, this new work is sure to be an uplifting and inspiring work for your concert band. (5:45)
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£87.50Ancient Carol Variants - Chris M. Bernotas
This delightful holiday arrangement is based on the well-known melody of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. This fresh and exciting rendition of one of the most ancient of holiday carols will surely be a welcome addition to any holiday concert. (5:00)
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£79.50Beyond the Forest from The Desolation of Smaug - Howard Shore
From the critically-acclaimed fantasy film, Howard Shore's haunting and dramatic film score is arranged specifically for outstanding junior high and high school bands, and will be a welcome addition to your pop concert program. (5:15)
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£77.50Paradiddles - Gary Fagan
Percussionists must learn both the rudiments and the scales. This piece provides the wind players some exposure to the rudiments. Paradiddles creates patterns played by the winds that mimic two types of paradiddles---the single paradiddle and the double paradiddle. This may be the first piece for concert band inspired by, and based on, percussion rudiments. (5:50)
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