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£75.00Once in Royal David's City (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Willcocks
Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848 in her hymnbook Hymns for Little Children. A year later, the English organist Henry John Gauntlett discovered the poem and set it to music. According to The New Oxford Book of Carols, the text was conceived by Cecil Alexander after overhearing a group of her god children complaining about the dreariness of the catechism. Cecil masterfully took doctrines from the Apostle's Creed and simplified them for her hymns. Cecil wrote about 400 hymns in her lifetime, among which are All things bright and beautiful and There Is a Green Hill Far Away. She used the money for charitable purposes, and was a tireless advocate (and visitor) of the poor and sick. Henry John Gauntlett had spent the first half of his career as a lawyer before abandoning his practice to pursue music. He served as the organist at a number of leading London churches. Gauntlett was a prolific writer and is said to have composed over 1000 hymn tunes. He made tremendous contributions to the world of music, even inventing mechanical improvements to the organ. As a result, he was praised by the famous Felix Mendelssohn and was awarded an honorary doctorate in music from the Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1919, Arthur Henry Mann, organist at King's College (1876-1929), introduced an arrangement of Once in Royal David's City as the processional hymn for the service. In his version, the first stanza is sung unaccompanied by a boy chorister. The choir and then the congregation join in with the organ on succeeding stanzas. This has been the tradition ever since. It is a great honor to be the boy chosen to sing the opening solo--a voice heard literally around the world. In this arrangement for band accompaniment, the first five verses may be performed as directed by the conductor, with different groupings of instruments for each verse, i.e., Vs.1, A cappella; Vs. 2, Fl., Oboe, E.H., Bsns; Vs. 3 Cl., Saxes; Vs. 4, Brass; Vs. 5, All, and Vs. 6 as written with featured descant. This arrangement is one of the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with the David Willcocks Carols for Choir, Book 2 (#31).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.00Raise Your Voice in Song (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Smith, Claude T.
One of Claude T. Smith's last completed works, "Raise Your Voice in Song" was commissioned by the Nebraska Music Educators Association for the 50th Anniversary on NMEA! It was written for the 1986 All-State Band, Choir and Orchestra for their combined performance on November 22, 1986 in Hastings, NE. This majestic work lends itself as a finale, for band alone, or a combined performance with string orchestra and/or choir (available separately). There are two sets of lyrics (secular and Christmas). Duration: 4.40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.00Where Christmas Began (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Clark, Paul
A wonderful intertwining of "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" and "Once In David's Royal City." From the brief solos for euphonium, clarinet and French horn (all cued in other parts) to the majestic and powerful full-ensemble ending, this will be the centerpiece of your next holiday concert. A beautiful and lush work which involves a minimum amount of preparation, but sounds gorgeous! Very highly recommended! Duration: 3.40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.50Appalachian Snowfall (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kinkel & O'Neill - Megaw & Phillips
From their album The Christmas Attic, this driving, energetic Trans-Siberian Orchestra holiday treasure will bring the house down. Including the optional electric violin, guitar, and bass parts will only enhance the authenticity of your performance. The repetitive driving rhythms set the foundation for an exciting opener or closer for your holiday concert. Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.00Luminaria (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Himes, William
Incorporating the 19th century hymn tune "To God Be the Glory," composer William Himes gives us a cheery piece celebrating the life of his mentor, the great music teacher Henry Vander Linde. Luminarias are Christmas lanterns typically placed with others along a driveway, sidewalk, or rooftop as a holiday decoration. This joyous composition is perfect for contest and festival, and as a serious selection for a holiday concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£39.95Dances from the Duck Pond (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich - Stubbs, Duncan
The music of Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' and 'Nutcracker Suite' are popular pieces of seasonal music, especially at Christmas time, and here Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs, currently the Principal Director of Music for the Royal Air Force, has taken three movements of themes from these works and given them a light-hearted treatment. These attractive settings should appeal to many young/learner bands and prove to be a popular item on their concert programme.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Dances from the Duck Pond (Concert Band - Score Only) - Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich - Stubbs, Duncan
The music of Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' and 'Nutcracker Suite' are popular pieces of seasonal music, especially at Christmas time, and here Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs, currently the Principal Director of Music for the Royal Air Force, has taken three movements of themes from these works and given them a light-hearted treatment. These attractive settings should appeal to many young/learner bands and prove to be a popular item on their concert programme.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50A Winter Celebration (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael
Open or close your winter concert with this medley of three well-known holiday carols. Containing "Deck the Halls," "The First Noel," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," each of the songs are set in a contrasting style and key. A reverent and joyous addition to every holiday program.Duration: 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.50My Dancing Day (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Brubaker, Jerry
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day is an English carol whose appearance is in William B. Sandys' Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern published in 1833. Many composers and arrangers have done vocal settings of this carol. Here's a stunning arrangement of this lovely carol. It is joyful, lilting, and upbeat, and even has a Latin flavour! A sure winner for any holiday concert!Duration: 1.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.95Holiday Celebrations (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bernotas, Chris M.
Holiday Celebrations will put your students and audience right in the holiday spirit. It features three well known songs of the seasons: the joyous Jingle Bells, the hauntingly beautiful Coventry Carol, and the driving Oh Chanukah. Paying homage to both Christmas and Chanukah, your students can celebrate the holidays of the season with this exciting arrangement that will surely be a favourite on your next holiday concert.Duration: 3:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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