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£46.95Moore Street Rag - Steve Hodges
is an energetic piece that was composed for the young band to enjoy the various elements of ragtime music. Each section is featured playing the syncopated melodies and counter melodies and the low brass and woodwinds provide the steady rhythmic bass line. The trombones present the initial melody and are prominently featured throughout. With precise articulation patterns and many chromatic motives, this fresh tribute to ragtime music will be fun for the young musician to rehearse and will be a hit with the audience as well!
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£62.95West Elgin Celebration - David Marlatt
This energetic overture was commissioned by a community group located in south west Ontario on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the band's founding. It is an ensemble ranging in age from 11--81, sometimes with several family members all participating and making music together. There is a single theme that threads throughout the composition representing the collective enthusiasm and passion of the players over the years who keep the band strong and the music beautiful.
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£53.95Wild America - Neil Argo / arr. Brian Bettger
Based on themes he composed for the very popular PBS television series Wild America, Hollywood composer Neil Argo has crafted a terrific overture for wind band. From exciting opening brass flourish and soaring ensemble writing, the music represents the grandeur and variety of the American wildlife and landscapes. This is a work destined to become a standard of the band repertoire. Ludwig Music is proud to present Wild America, an overture for symphonic winds, to bands around the world.
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£41.50Suite (from ) - George Frederic Handel / arr. David Marlatt
This arrangement introduces students to one of the most famous sets of music ever written. This provides the opportunity to briefly discuss Handel, the Baroque era or other musical aspects that will broaden their understanding. The variety in tempos and the tuneful melodies have made the Water Music a favourite of audiences since the first performance. The movements selected from the three Suites to form this new Suite are Minuet, Air, and Allegro.
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£45.95You Must Know - Ryan Meeboer
This original piece is composed as a light pop tune for concert band. It combines elements of Latin music and rock music. Melody is found in most sections of the band, offering fun for all. (2:00)
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£58.50Overture to - Arthur S. Sullivan / arr. David Marlatt
Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote many pieces for operettas but none was better received than the music to H.M.S. Pinafore. It had a terrific 700-night run once it opened and its popularity continues today. This arrangement is the Overture which captures many of the famous and tuneful themes found in that operetta. Light-hearted and fun, this music is a toe-tapper for audiences and a thrill to play for musicians.
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£48.95China Sea Voyage - Gene Milford
A rhapsody of three melodies from countries which border the South China Sea, this is an excellent introduction to music from these ancient and rich cultures. Included are Land of Thai, Surliram (Indonesia) and The Purple Bamboo (China). Skillfully scored for the modern concert band, this setting maintains the integrity of the original music. Excellent scoring for percussion!
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£66.95Ritmo y Sabor - Jorge L. Vargas
(Rhythm and Flavor), by Jorge Vargas, is based on the Cha Cha and Danzn styles of Latin music. These particular styles of music are characterized by syncopated rhythms and auxiliary percussion. Each style has its own corresponding dance moves, and both are extremely popular throughout the world. This piece has plenty of rhythm to engage your students and plenty of flavor to make you want to dance! (2:20)
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£50.50On the Move - Ryan Meeboer
is the perfect song to transition students from the method book to playing ensemble music. Composed mainly using the first seven pitches learned in most method books and nothing faster than a quarter note by wind instruments, this piece uses unison rhythms with block harmonies to give performers more experience reading music that is not monophonic. (2:15)
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£77.50A Distant Voice - Donald Coakley
This work was commissioned by Donald McKellar, Professor emeritus of Music Education and Director of Bands at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, University of Western Ontario. He commissioned A Distant Voice following his retirement from the University. This work has no programmatic content. The work was designed as a slow, reflective and stately composition. Two contrasting melodies dominate. A Distant Voice ends as it starts, on a quiet, meditative note.
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