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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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£37.51A Joyful Noel - Wind Band (Andrew Wainwright)
Based on "Joy to the World" and 'The First Noel," this spectacular work opens with a majestic brass fanfare, before breaking in a Celtic-style dance which builds to a dramatic conclusion. Originally commissioned by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra to open their "Magical Holidays" concert series in 2017, this work is now available for wind band. PDF download includes score and full set of parts. Sheet music available from : UK: www.wind-band-music.co.uk USA: www.solidbrassmusic.com Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Instrumentation: Piccolo Flute 1-2 Oboe Bassoon 1-2 Clarinet in Eb Clarinet in Bb 1-3 Bass Clarinet in Bb Alto Saxophone 1-2 Tenor Saxophone 1-2 Baritone Saxophone Trumpet in Bb 1-3 Horn in F 1-4 Trombone 1-2 Bass Trombone Euphonium Tuba Double Bass Timpani Percussion 1-3
In stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 days
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£49.00Dancing Clarinets
Dancing Clarinets is a sprightly and lighthearted piece designed to showcase your clarinet section. This clarinet feature will reinforce your clarinetists' early use of the upper register. The second clarinet part is in the lower register, but all students should be encouraged to learn the first upper part. This cheerful and unique piece for young bands will brighten any concert program.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£102.99Dancing Ebony - Carl Wittrock
Dancing Ebony is a challenging work for solo clarinet, showcasing a virtuoso soloist in an expressive Celtic style. The piece opens with the lyrical sound of the clarinet telling a beautiful tale, before the entire concert band joins in to provide spirited support!The Clarinet Solo is grade 5.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Dancing Ebony Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
Dancing Ebony is a challenging work for solo clarinet, showcasing a virtuoso soloist in an expressive Celtic style. The piece opens with the lyrical sound of the clarinet telling a beautiful tale, before the entire concert band joins in to provide spirited support!The Clarinet Solo is grade 5. 03:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£22.50BEGINNING BAND BOOK No.1 (Score inc. CD) - Edmondson & McGinty
An affordable collection of concert repertoire for beginning bands; great sight reading material for more advanced bands! Features include: Grade 1 concert band music; Playable with only 1 flute, 2 clarinets, 1 alto saxophone, 2 cornets/trumpets and percussion, up to full instrumentation; Full, complete sound, even without bass clef instruments. The bass clef part in octaves is optional; Both clarinet parts stay below the break; Optional F Horn and Tenor Saxophone parts are written in their best ranges; Bell part for teaching melodic percussion. Contents: Anasazi; Bartok: Folk Song and Dance; The Buglers; Chant and Praise; Chorale and Recessional; Clarinet, Caprice; Echoes; Let's Take a Break; Manchester March; Old MacDonald's Band; Somerset Overture; Those Fabulous Flutes; Two Canadian Folk Songs; Westwind Overture; Yorktown March.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£22.50BEGINNING BAND BOOK No.3 (Score inc. CD) - Edmondson & McGinty
An affordable collection of concert repertoire for beginning bands; great sight reading material for more advanced bands! Features include: Grade 1 concert band music; Playable with only 1 flute, 2 clarinets, 1 alto saxophone, 2 cornets/trumpets and percussion, up to full instrumentation; Full, complete sound, even without bass clef instruments. The bass clef part in octaves is optional; Both clarinet parts stay below the break; Optional F Horn and Tenor Saxophone parts are written in their best ranges; Bell part for teaching melodic percussion. Contents: Aztec Sunrise; Cambridge Overture; Clarinet Caravan; Foxwood Overture; Kensington March; Magna Carta March; March of the Sentinels; Mystic Legend; Name Those Tunes; Overture in Bb; Stony Creek March; Tatum Square Festival; Those Wonderful Woodwinds; Tyrannosaurus Rocks; Windhaven Celebration.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.51The Spirit of St Louis (Wind Band) Andrew Wainwright
The winner of the RWCMD Cory Band Composition Prize 2018, this exciting and descriptive work is now available for wind band. The music tells the story of the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight (by Charles Lindbergh), including the moments before Lindbergh's upcoming attempt at the expedition, the turbulence that he experienced along the journey and finally the exultation of completing his mission. This will be a highly captivating piece for your band's concert programme that is also challenging and engaging for your musicians. Includes score and full set of parts. Sheet music available from : UK: www.wind-band-music.co.uk USA: www.solidbrassmusic.com Difficulty Level: Advanced Instrumentation: Piccolo Flute 1-2 Oboe English Horn Bassoon 1-2 Clarinet in Bb 1-3 Bass Clarinet in Bb Alto Saxophone 1-2 Tenor Saxophone 1-2 Baritone Saxophone Trumpet in Bb 1-3 Horn in F 1-4 Trombone 1-2 Bass Trombone Euphonium Tuba Double Bass (optional) Timpani Percussion 1-3
In stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 days
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£48.76Illuminate - Wind Band (Andrew Wainwright)
Premiered at London's O2 Arena to an audience of 20,000 people, Illuminate has become a highly popular item on concert programmes. Set in three through-composed movements, it features the tunes Shine on us, Speak, O Lord and The World for God and will be a spectacular addition to your concert programme. PDF download includes score and full set of parts. The sheet music for this item will be available from Solid Brass Music Company in due course. Solid Brass are currently in the process of setting up a new website, after which it will be available from them. To view a video of All-Virginia Symphonic Band performing the work please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDhIsM7r4qQ Sheet music available from : UK: www.wind-band-music.co.uk USA: www.solidbrassmusic.com Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Instrumentation: Piccolo Flute 1-2 Oboe 1-2 Bassoon 1-2 Clarinet in Bb 1-3 Bass Clarinet in Bb Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Trumpet in Bb 1-3 Horn in F 1-4 Trombone 1-2 Bass Trombone Euphonium Tuba Double Bass Timpani Percussion 1-2
In stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 days
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£420.99Tre Sentimenti - Jan Van der Roost
At last the bass clarinet can shine in this major new solo work for bass clarinet and concert band. This composition begins with a rather mysterious opening passage with atmospheric sounds and effects. The soloist plays - preferably backstage - a number of fragments and melodic patterns, without actually "starting" the piece. After this somewhat hesitant introduction, a lively, cheerful allegro entitled Con Giocondita (with joy) bursts out. It is swarming with irregular meters, changing tempos, and polyrhythm, through which the listeners (and sometimes also the musicians) constantly get the feeling that they are being tossed around. The second movement brings rest andpeace making careful use of sound colours. The upbeat finale, titled Con Allegria (with cheerfulness), is the most significant movement for the soloist. This is a challenging piece of music that demands great virtuosity, but with the correct performer it will be a real highpoint in any concert..
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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