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£211.80Karneval i Paris - Johan S. Svendsen
Johan Svendsen (1840-1911) composed "Carnival in Paris" in 1872, inspired by the energy and vibrancy of the Parisian carnival celebrations. The piece showcases a variety of moods and orchestral colours, ranging from jubilant and playful sections to more lyrical and elegant passages. It is a lively and colourful work that reflects Svendsen's skill in orchestration and his ability to capture vivid, festive atmospheres in music. In "Carnival in Paris", his Nordic musical roots meet the cosmopolitan influences he encountered while living and working in major European cities. The work has become one of Svendsen's most popular and is frequently performed in concert halls and festivals. About My Transcriptions for Wind Bands Ever since I started playing the clarinet at 8 or 9 years old in the school band "Blveisene" in my hometown of Gjvik, playing transcriptions of orchestral music has been a natural part of the repertoire. In regional bands, Norway's National Youth Band, and during my 10 years in a Military band, I played many such transcriptions. These transcriptions often included handwritten parts, masterfully crafted by colleagues in a time when music notation software didn't exist. Similarly, the scores were often incomplete, typically featuring just a solo clarinet part and condensed score in Bb. The transcriptions also contained parts for instruments like the Eb cornet and multiple tenor horns, but no saxophones, which made them less suitable for modern wind bands. The rise of many skilled Concert Bands and the increasing demands for scores and accessibility made me realize that someone needed to preserve this tradition. The reason I've transcribed these works is to ensure that you can play or conduct a repertoire that I believe has a rightful place in Norwegian Wind Band tradition. These transcriptions are my contribution to preserving some of the unique works in Norwegian music literature. Creating a transcription is a complex task, and I believe the score of "Carnival in Paris" is one of the most intricate I've undertaken. The first part of the process involves entering the entire orchestral score into music notation software. This is time-consuming and requires meticulous work. The next step is to check several editions to see if there are any discrepancies. Mistakes are often found in orchestral material, which can lead to further errors in the transcription. After that, I listen to many different recordings while following along with the score, paying attention to how different conductors emphasize balance and timbre. Gradually, I begin to note down passages I believe will work well for wind bands. One particular challenge in this piece is that the woodwinds and strings operate in the same register. In the original, the tonal difference between the strings and winds helps to clarify the individual musical lines. In the transcription, I've tried to address this by separating the lines, for example through octave adjustments, and highlighting them without compromising other aspects. I've also used some mallet percussion to broaden the tonal palette. There are countless decisions to be made to create a product that will hopefully allow future generations of wind band musicians to play this repertoire. - Stig Nordhagen -
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50Heart of a Lion - Matthew R. Putnam
Get ready to unleash the Heart of a Lion with this epic new beginning band piece! Written using the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, this powerful composition will ignite your student's passion for music and inspire them to reach new heights.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50Secret Caverns - Sean O'Loughlin
Sean O'Loughlin takes us on a dark and spooky adventure through ancient caverns in this fun, engaging, and accessible work for the beginning concert band. Using only the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, this one is sure to impress your audience at their first concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50Swarm - Tyler Arcari
The Swarm is here! Creepy crawlies with wings blot the sky in this exciting and sound-effect-filled new work for the earliest of ensembles. Using only the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, Tyler Arcari has brought us directly to the hive! Set them up for success and watch them ask to play it again and again!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50Heroic - Christina Huss
Christina Huss's experience with middle school students over the years has certainly cemented her as a hero to all of us, and her love and passion for this age group are on full display in this joyous and triumphant new work for the earliest bands! Using the first 6 notes in the Bb scale, this is the perfect opener for their first concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Tuning Chorales for Band - Richard L. Saucedo
Drawing on his many years of experience building nationally acclaimed band programs and also his work as a successful guest conductor and clinician, Richard Saucedo has created a much-needed set of key-based chorales. These chorales incorporate the concept of drones (included on every part), and in addition to helping your ensemble focus on tuning these are great for developing tone, balance and phrasing. Vol 1 includes three chorales: Bb major, D minor, Eb major.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99Almost The Blues - Mike Carubia
A moderate tempo rock groove with plenty of unison uses call & response passages stating the melody. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. Two eight measure ensemble sections follow the solos then to a big ending. Very upbeat and an easy play for your inexperienced group. Includes an optional flute part. Totally Cool!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Chant and Celebration - Ed Huckeby
An outstanding composition for the solo instrument of your choice with band accompaniment. The Band Set includes solo parts for F Horn, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bb Clarinet, Oboe and a piano reduction of the score so that the soloist can rehearse without the band being present. Besides being a great way to show off your young players, it's also a charming program number. Tremendous appeal!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99Bridgeview Overture - Ed Huckeby
A bold, forceful and solid overture with lots of appeal! The strong outer sections in D minor contrast very nicely with the lyrical center section in Bb Major, providing you with a composition which will show off your band at its best!! Individual parts are very accessible and playable, giving the illusion of being more difficult than it really is.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99Allegro from Concerto for Trumpet - Leopold Mozart
A showcase for your trumpet star, Andy Clark's tasty transcription of the "Allegro" from Leopold Mozart's well known "Concerto in D" has been lowered to the key of Bb which retains the same fingerings as playing the original on a D trumpet. The band accompaniment provides an authentic backdrop for your soloist while featuring the woodwind section on this classic staple of solo Trumpet literature. First class all the way!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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