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£66.95Fantasia on an Irish Hymn - John O'Reilly
Based on the beautiful Irish hymn Be Thou My Vision, this brilliant fantasia presents a variety of musical styles that will challenge and stimulate the developing band. A broad, modal fanfare opens the work followed by a full ensemble statement of the hymn. A rapid 12/8 percussion ostinatato in the style of traditional Irish folk music sets up the second section and continues under the haunting Mixolydian melody. A drone-style accompaniment and interesting counter-melodies add to the excitement before the hymn returns in a glorious maestoso. This unique combination of musical elements makes for another thrilling and inspiring new work from John O'Reilly!
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£62.95Engelberg Variations - William G. Harbinson
Engelberg Variations was composed for the Hibriten High School Band in Lenoir, North Carolina and is based on the hymn, "When In Our Music God Is Glorified." It opens with a flourish of activity from the brass and percussion. This gives way to the statement of the theme set in a lovely woodwind chorale featuring flutes and oboes. A lyrical trumpet solo takes the band to a soaring tutti statement of the theme which gets interrupted by a percussion-filled staccato variation. Fragments of the theme are then heard in fun variations juxtaposed against the original theme in augmentation. is destined to become a classic!
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£41.50Blue Note Rock - Sandy Feldstein and John O'Reilly
This is a contemporary composition with a little different sound for the young band. Borrowing from the sounds of today's pop music, the modal melody and rock feel combine to create a fresh approach. (Grade 1---Correlates with Book 1, Unit 8)
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£48.95La Rejouissance from - George Frideric Handel / arr. Mark Williams
Originally written for an outdoor performance by a Baroque wind band of double reeds, brass and percussion, Handel's historic celebration comes to life in this joy-filled, skillful arrangement. This piece will serve as an excellent introduction to the music of Handel and the Baroque period. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£58.50Take Five - Paul Desmond / arr. Paul Cook
Here is a great way to introduce 5/4 meter to your band, complete with a student performance sheet that explains the concept to each player. This tune has instant recognition from all music lovers and will reward your players as they experience the new adventures of 5/4 time.
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£80.95Slava
Once the Russian National Anthem, this hymn has a rich tradition dating back five centuries. This magnificent tune has been masterfully arranged by Douglas Wagner, who incorporates Rimsky-Korsakov's original orchestra and mixed choir voicing into the fabric of this wind band score while maintaining the integrity and spirit of the original. The dignified melodic statement follows a regal fanfare-like introduction. Be certain to include this terrific program music on your first concert performance. (4:30)
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£61.95Two Movements from William Byrd Suite - Gordon Jacob / arr. Douglas E. Wagner
Of all of Gordon Jacob's major contributions to the British wind band repertoire, the (written in 1923) stands as his most-often programmed work. Though originally based on six movements from William Byrd's , this setting for developing band incorporates two contrasting movements including "The Earle of Oxford's Marche" and "Wolsey's Wilde." Like Jacob's wind band work, the music is not a mere transcription from the original keyboard collection, but rather stylized with his own inventive musical spirit for modern concert band. A wealth of material here that opens doors to teachable moments as musical textures---dynamic contrasts, articulations, scoring options---are continually changing. Bravo! (2:33) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£58.50Rythmos - Robert W. Smith
Building on the universal concept of rhythm as inspiration, Rhythmos brings diverse cultural rhythms and sounds together into one work. Providing a solo statement for each section in the ensemble, this work is certain to instill the ideal that music is the universal language indeed. Stunning! (4:50)
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£66.95Three Susato Dances from - Tylman Susato [Tielman Susato] / arr. David Marlatt
These dances were taken from a much larger suite originally for just four recorders. Style is everything with these short pieces---brilliant fortes are contrasted with smooth lyrical playing. The ensemble must work together to match articulations, dynamics, and style. All the instrument families get a chance to shine and this could also be used as an educational piece to study the Renaissance era and its music.
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£128.00Spark of Creation - Bryce Newton
Depicting the creative work of American inventor Charles F. Kettering, Bryce Newton's Spark of Creation portrays the relentlessly inventive nature of Kettering's mind. After a bold and driving introduction, the piece gives way to a lush chorale, symbolic of the success and extreme merit of Kettering's contributions to our modern society. Spark of Creation merges history, music and the curiosity of the human mind into a setting that your students and audiences will thoroughly enjoy. An outstanding selection for festivals and contests!Original Item#: RWS-2021-00
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