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£126.50Variations on a Fourth - Philip Sparke
Variations on a Fourth was written for an innovative project initiated by the Siena Wind Orchestra from Tokyo. Four European and four Japanese composers created a new wind orchestra piece for a special concert held on 15 June 2019 in Bunkyo Civic Concert Hall, where all eight works - that were recorded for a CD release the previous day - were performed. Variations on a Fourth comprises four variations, all of which feature the musical interval of a fourth in much of their melodic and harmonic material. The result is a four-movement work of wide-ranging appeal that will be an absolute joy to play!
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£104.99Festival Variations (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Nijs, Johan
Festival Variations is a one-movement concert work by the Belgian composer Johan Nijs. Many lively themes are featured, appearing in a series of diverse variations. The introduction, majestic and proud leads into the initial theme, which immediately creates a festive atmosphere. In the slow, attractive middle part, the band catches its breath for a while. A swift passage finally concludes the work in a fitting manner. A truly festive set of variations.Duration: 6:45
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£84.99Variations on a Theme by Elgar - Árpád Balázs
In rpd Balzs's diverse and varied oeuvre, works for wind orchestra play a prominent role alongside choral music. He composed the Elgar Variations in 2022 on the theme of one of Edward Elgar's (1857-1934) short early works (Love's Greetings, 1888). As rpd Balzs writes ''The theme I used as the starting point for my work may already be considered a variation, since I 'peeled off' the dense ornamentation and the tonicisations from it, and what remained was the melody, beautiful in its own place. What come back from time to time from the theme in the variations are: the arched structure, the double peak point, and mostly the major sixth leaping downwards, then upwards. The modest, transparent orchestration, which then is amplified at the repetition of the theme is also a defining feature. There is a personal family secret hidden in the third variation: a late compliment to a loyal spouse for the past half century... The closing variation is calm and quiet - similarly to the chorale-like slow movement in Bla Bartk's 3rd Piano Concerto. It is like a message from an old composer to the Future.'' The Elgar Variations together with the Concertino (1992, Z. 14909) and the Rhapsody (2015-2021, Z. 15167) form an ambitious, emotionally wide-range trilogy for a concert band.
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Festival Variations - Johan Nijs
Festival Variations is a one-movement concert work by the Belgian composer Johan Nijs. Many lively themes are featured, appearing in a series of diverse variations. The introduction, majestic and proud leads into the initial theme, which immediately creates a festive atmosphere. In the slow, attractive middle part, the band catches its breath for a while. A swift passage finally concludes the work in a fitting manner. A truly festive set of variations.
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£75.00Keltic Variations (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hazo, Samuel R.
Themes in Keltic Variations are based on a style of sea chanteys sung by sailors in north western Europe. Written for students at middle and high school levels, Keltic Variations introduces the musical form of simple theme and variations in an artful balance that falls well on audiences' ears but can also serve as a music lesson in modes and rhythms.Duration: 2:45
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£73.50Arden Variations (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Edmunds, John F.
Arden Variations is a theme and variations form in three movements, each replete with melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic variations on the simple 8-bar chorale theme of the opening Prelude. Originally intended as an analytical study for students in the composer's Advanced Harmony course at Louisiana State University, the piece seemed to demand further development as each new harmonic device was introduced. Its frequent distant-key modulations and varied rhythmic excursions keep the simple melody alive and interesting throughout its six-and-a-half minute length.Duration: 6:30
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£134.99Sound Variations (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Waignein, Andre
Sound Variations is a work comprising of eight short sections, each based on a simple theme, each characterised by a great variety of styles and sounds. It opens with a fanfare-like introduction that soon leads into the presentation of the main theme followed by five variations on this theme. Each of these variations has its own style: Swing, Latin, Waltz, March and Rock. After a final repeat of the main theme, the work comes to an end with a brilliant finale.Duration: 10:30
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£62.95Engelberg Variations (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Harbinson, William G.
Engelberg Variations was composed for the Hibriten High School Band in Lenoir, North Carolina and is based on the hymn, "When In Our Music God Is Glorified." It opens with a flourish of activity from the brass and percussion. This gives way to the statement of the theme set in a lovely woodwind chorale featuring flutes and oboes. A lyrical trumpet solo takes the band to a soaring tutti statement of the theme which gets interrupted by a percussion-filled staccato variation. Fragments of the theme are then heard in fun variations juxtaposed against the original theme in augmentation. Engelberg Variations is destined to become a classic! Duration: 6.45
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Transformations (Dade Variations) - Robert Longfield
Quite possibly one of Robert Longfield's finest works for concert band, this theme and variations is based on a simple sequence of four notes. The set of six variations and a powerful finale provides the form in which Robert covers a wealth of styles, portraying the full gamut of musical textures and emotions. A fabulous piece to showcase your advanced ensemble in concert or at festival. Highly recommended!
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£77.50Joyful Variations (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Beck, Brian
Based on Beethoven's Ode to Joy. The grandeur and beauty of Joyful Variations takes the listener on a journey through one of the most famous melodies ever written, Beethoven's theme from Symphony No.9. Noble fanfares open and close these variations, set in ternary form, while sweeping renditions of the theme provide color and lyricism in a contrasting Adagio section. An excellent piece to open or close any concert! Duration: 5.00
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