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£27.95Sinfonietta No.1 (Concert Band - Score only) - Sparke, Philip
Sinfonietta No.1 was commissioned by the Foundation of Friends of the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy. It was first performed by them in 'De Doelen', Rotterdam on the 13th November 1990 (in a joint concert with the Royal Marines Band from Great Britain) which celebrated the 325th anniversary of the Netherlands Marine Corps and coincided with the 45th anniversary of the band and the 175th anniversary of naval music in the Netherlands.The work is in three, linked movements:I: OvertureSeveral contrasting motivic ideas open the work, but none manage to develop into a theme of any sort. Eventually a short theme appears on clarinet, alto saxophone and horn but it is swept away by runs of triplets from the woodwinds. The theme returns, accompanied by the triplets from the woodwinds. The theme returns, accompanied by the triplets, and this leads to a return of the opening material to close the movement.II: AriaThe second movement opens with violent outbursts from the timpani until a simple, mournful tune is presented by flute and bassoon over a sparse accompaniment by the lower brass. Trumpets introduce a quicker, turbulent central section but this leads back to a brief repeat of the original tune, bringing the movement to a peaceful close.III. ScherzoThe final movement is a fast and furious scherzo which bursts into life with a flurry of notes. The vivacious main (woodwind) theme is first played by the flutes and then by the whole woodwind section. A cornet then takes centre stage with a fanfare-like theme which is then taken up by the brass. A bridge passage then leads to a version of this theme for full band. The original flute tune is then developed until the horns introduce a chorale tune which is taken up by saxes and then full band until the opening material reappears. The woodwind and brass themes are then combined and lead to a forceful version of the chorale which becomes more and more dissonant until the opening of the Overture returns to bring the work to a rousing finish.Recorded on QPRM134D THE KINGS GO FORTH, Central Band of the Royal Air Force
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£375.99Third Symphony, Op.89 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barnes, James
The Third Symphony stands today as one of Barnes' most personal and emotionally charged works. Commissioned by the US Air Force Band under Col. Alan Bonner, it was begun in earnest shortly after the tragic loss of the composer's baby daughter Nataile. The work progresses from the deepest darkness of despair all the way to the brightness of fullfillment and joy. The massive structure encompassed four movements: Lento; Scherzo; Fantasia "Natalie"; and a joyful "Finale." Duration: 38.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.95March; 1919 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Judge
March: 1919 is an imaginative recreation of the bizarre occasion in 1919 when a Royal Air Force band played on top of the R33 airship while in flight, as part of a government publicity campaign. The band was crammed onto the machine-gun platform on top of the hull as the giant machine cruised low over Sheffield, Bradford, Manchester and Liverpool in England, dropping leaflets advertising Victory Bonds.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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March; 1919 (Concert Band - Score Only) - Smith, Judge
March: 1919 is an imaginative recreation of the bizarre occasion in 1919 when a Royal Air Force band played on top of the R33 airship while in flight, as part of a government publicity campaign. The band was crammed onto the machine-gun platform on top of the hull as the giant machine cruised low over Sheffield, Bradford, Manchester and Liverpool in England, dropping leaflets advertising Victory Bonds.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£112.95Orient Express (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
The piece describes, in music, a journey through Europe on the famous train after which it is named.Duration: 8.15Recorded on QPRM119D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1992, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£22.95Orient Express (Concert Band - Score only) - Sparke, Philip
The piece describes, in music, a journey through Europe on the famous train after which it is named.Duration: 8.15Recorded on QPRM119D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1992, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£164.95Music for a Festival (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Music for a Festival was originally composed for brass band and used as a test piece in the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. The wind band transcription was commissioned by Chris Hooker for the Hounslow Youth Wind Orchestra and first performed by them in May 1989 with the composer conducting. This work falls into three movements which are played without a break. The outer two movements are full of energy and surround a tender central section with delicate quartet writing and a broad climax for the whole band.Duration: 12.30Recorded on QPRM115D GREAT BRITISH MUSIC FOR WIND BAND, Western Band of the Royal Air Force
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Music for a Festival (Concert Band - Score only) - Sparke, Philip
Extra Score. This work falls into three movements which are played without a break. The outer two movements are full of energy and surround a tender central section with delicate quartet writing and a broad climax for the whole band. Performance time 12'32" (Recorded on QPRM115D GREAT BRITISH MUSIC FOR WIND BAND, Western Band of the Royal Air Force)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.99El Camino Real (A Latin Fantasy) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Reed, Alfred
El Camino Real (The Royal Road or The King's Highway) was commissioned by the 581st Air Force Band and its commander, Lt. Col. Ray E. Toler. This fantasy is based on a series of Spanish folk melodies and underscored by chord progressions used by generations of flamenco guitarists, whose fiery style and brilliant playing have created a vast body of what many consider authentic Spanish music.The music follows a traditional fast-slow-fast pattern, with a first section that is based on the dance form known as the jota, and second contrasting section derived from the fandango.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£92.50Aces (For Those Who Command the Skies) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
Composed for the United States Air Force Academy, "Aces" pays tribute to those that soar the skies. Beginning with a brilliant and majestic fanfare, the piece quickly develops through bold musical material wrought with tension and energy. Following the return of the opening theme in a beautiful and lyrical setting, "Aces" culminates in a flurry of excitement as our jets soar into the distance. A spectacular work by Robert W. Smith for the accomplished concert band!Duration: 7.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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