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£116.40A Strange Party - Kees Vlak
Molenaar Edition is pleased to present a sophisticated and challenging youth band composition of Mr. Kees Vlak (30th September 1938 - 5th December 2014). A Strange Party, consisting of the following parts; Dino's Rock, Waltz of the Ardvark, Turtle and March of the Black Spider, is to be played with a minimum of 4 wind instruments. This piece is very well suited for a contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£159.60Variations on a Japanese Folksong - Henk van Lijnschooten
The pentatonic, so characteristic of Japanese folk music, plays an important role in this work. After a short introduction, we hear the theme, which subsequently undergoes a number of metamorphoses. Sometime, the original theme gives way to other folk song elements. Towards the end, a new theme appears - a little Japanes dance tune - played by flutes and clarinets. Yet another theme arises from this. In the finale, the three themes come together, and finally the main theme predominates.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£116.40Little Studies on a Folk Song - Henk van Lijnschooten
These variations on a popular Dutch children's song about a 'Count from The Hague' are infact studies in orchestral playing. Aspects dealing with playing in tune; overall sound; ensemble playing; rhythm; articulation and dynamics are paid attention to.The scoring is stricktly limited to four-part-harmony, which makes this work suitable for incomplete orchestras or other windgroups and youth orchestras.When performing with a full band it is recommended to vary the scoring according to the character of each respective variation. In this way the conductor can have a creative share in the overall performance of this music.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£86.70Toward a New Life - Josef Suk
Towards A New Life (Josef Suk) was written in 1919 as a patriotic march, dedicated to the young Czechoslovakian army. In the same year he submitted this work to a composition competition where this march was chosen as the winner. Suk's festive march received further accolades when it was chosen as the winners march during the Olympic Games held in Los Angeles in 1932. During World War II it was the opening tune to the radio broadcast of the Czech government in the United Kingdom. A splendid opening piece for Harmony or Fanfare Band, skilfully arranged by Ton van Grevenbroek.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.80Overture to a New Life - Rui Claro
The idea of composing an original piece for band, appeared at the birth of the composers daughter. In this piece the brass section takes a leading role with introducing the themes while the woodwinds have the role of enhancing and adding to them with a subtle intervention. The initial fanfare foretells the birth of a new life whereas the choral is a hymn to life. Despite being an overture, where the rhythm is quite precise and vibrant, there is also room for more melodic and intimate moments. At the end, some of the themes heard earlier reappear, thus closing the circle.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£92.00A Farewell to Arms - Harrie Janssen
A thrilling and joyous spectacle! That's the best way to describe A Farewell to Arms. The chorale "Mach mit mir, Gott, nach deiner Gut", BWV 377, inspired a magnificent piece of music in which all the instrumental sections of the orchestra shine. The composer uses traditional techniques such as the fugato and the chorale. With lots of percussion and epic themes, this masterpiece is a perfect opening number.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£228.70Pulsar - The Metamorphosis of a Star - John Brakstad
4th July in 1054 AD one of the most spectacular events was witnessed in the Cosmos. A massive star blew out; a supernova explosion.From the Earth it appeared as a new, bright star; the most brilliant in the sky. It was visible for three weeks, also in daylight, before it then faded away.But what was left of it is spectacular. Today we call it the "Crab Nebula".And in the very centre of the Nebula lies the remnant of the star; the core crushed by the force of gravity.This is a rotating neutron star, a pulsar, just 20 kilometres across, but so dense that it weighs more than our sun.As the neutron star spins, ejected particles stream out from its poles at almost the speed of light.These jets create powerful beams that sweep around as the star rotates.When the beams sweep across the Earth, they can be heard as regular pulses. We call them pulsars.In this piece there are three percussion parts. In addition there is an "optional part" to replace the marimba and vibraphone written in the three original percussion parts if desired. This fourth part is shown in the full score.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50A Childhood Hymn - David Holsinger
This beautiful chorale setting of "Jesus Loves Me" has become a young band classic and is a favorite in concert band programming. The soothing harmonies provided by this master band composer enhances the simple beauty of the melody and makes a very effective musical presentation for groups of all levels. Provide a peaceful and memorable moment to you performance with this very special selection.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Celebration For A New Era - Robert E. Foster
This work was commissioned by the University of Kansas to celebrate the Inauguration of the 16th chancellor, Dr. Robert Hemenway. It opens with bold fanfares that lead into a bright scherzo section, which is followed by a traditional processional. The entire work culminates with a return of the fanfares and a rousing, fast-paced finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Jubilo A Concert Overture - Claude T. Smith
Here is an exciting composition full of the multi-rhythms combined with the Smith harmonies that make his works unique. Following a jubilant introduction, the saxophones set the melodic line, which is augmented by the full band. Brass pyramids lead into a slow lyrical section with French Horn backgrounds. A modulation follows leading into a recap of the opening theme. The driving percussion pattern is soon augmented by more instruments building to a dramatic finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
