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A Festival Choral (CB) - Nick Van Elsen
This hymn was written for Festival Brass Band. It takes the band's note names (F - Eb - Bb - As) and incorporates them into a melodic theme that floats through the piece. The harmonic colours are also derived from these notes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£46.00Carnival
Carnival is an exciting and accessible piece for very young musicians, exploring the first six notes of the Bb major scale. The melody, first introduced by the clarinets, is simple and singable, allowing each instrument in the band a chance to play it. The piece encourages students to maintain a lively tempo and ensures that the melody always remains in focus. Dedicated to Kristen Bielki, an outstanding music educator, Carnival is an excellent choice for concert or festival performances, offering a fun and engaging experience for beginner bands.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00Academic Festival March
Academic Festival March features a range of textures, dynamics, and articulation while highlighting a stately dotted eighthnote motive throughout. Strong homophonic presentations of the main theme are balanced with antiphonal play between the upper and lower voices. Though written primarily in Bb Major, a short minor modulation will stretch your students to explore different finger patterns. This courtly march provides students with ample learning opportunities and paths to success, making it the perfect "academic festival" or contest opener.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£7.00Philharmonic Phun Phest - Offenbach
This is a clever medley of classical favorites that kicks off with a grandiose setting of the opening of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, continues with excerpts from Johann Strauss' beloved Blue Danube Waltz and the opening theme of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and concludes with the rollicking Can-Can from Gait Parisienne. A light-hearted medley that is a delight to experience and a perfect way to introduce these classic pieces to young performers. Duration: 2'20" Key: Bb Ranges: Trumpet - D; Horn - D; Trombone - C
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00The Warrior's Path
Playable by as few as 5 winds and 4 percussion, this beginning band piece depicts a lone warrior beginning a journey across an ancient land. This solitary warrior is joined by others on the way, and together they defend those who cannot defend themselves. Less than two minutes long and using only the first 6 notes of the Bb concert scale, this is a great choice for a second semester concert and for bands with limited instrumentation. Use this piece to develop articulation technique and listening skills between the ensemble's sections. A great choice for concert and contest.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£38.00Spirit of the Warrior
Dedicated to all soldiers and warriors, past and present, this beginning band piece uses only the first 6 notes of the concert Bb scale. Beginning boldly with separated notes in the low brass and winds, the higher woodwinds soon enter with a legato countermelody. Percussion includes vibraslap and gong for additional interest. Use this composition to work on balance, listening between sections, and articulation skills. An excellent choice to inspire beginning students to achieve their best.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£38.006-Note Santa
This arrangement of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is perfect for the beginning band winter concert. Based on the first 6 notes of the concert Bb scale, the scoring ensures every instrument gets a chance to play the rhythmically simple melody. The only eighth notes appear in the snare drum part. Written with the composer's typical expertise for a great sounding and easy-to-put together composition, try this for a jolly good time.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00Qu Verdes Son
Beginning with simmering Latin percussion this energetic, rhythmic arrangement of O Tannenbaum, explores the beauty and meaning of one of the holiday's most beloved symbols: the Christmas tree. Qu Verdes Son, the Spanish-language version, celebrates the tree's beautiful lights, fresh aroma, and especially, its lovely color. Playable by beginning students who only know the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, this will be an audience and student favorite!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00Ceremony of Peace
The character of Ceremony of Peacegives the impression of ceremonial music performed on prehistoric instruments.Because the music contains only the notes of the ascending pentatonic scale (Bb, C, Eb, F, and G), along with a very basic rhythm, the learning process will be very rewarding for your young band students. This piece is perfect for young beginners because it provides the opportunity to teach students basic tempo and rhythmic techniques while also having fun.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£46.00Crater of Diamonds - Billy Madison
This is named after a state park in Arkansas where one can actually hunt for diamonds. It is a nice melody with good and interesting harmonies. This is a great work for using your percussion section. The 1st trumpet's highest note is Bb. No clarinet crosses the break.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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