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£116.40Suite de Salon - Henk van Lijnschooten
Commissioned by the NIB, the Dutch Wind Music Institute, with the financial support of the 'Fonds voor de scheppende Toonkunst'.CommentaryThis suite brings us back to the 18th century when an important part of the musical life took place in the salons, the favorite quarters of monarchs and important people.There is a ball and we can hear the music in four successive short movements.1. Entree. After an opening fanfare we see the solemn reception of the guests. The composer uses some 17th century musical principles such as the echo dynamics.2. Invitation a la Danse. The guests proceed to the ballroom and are officially introduced. This movement has a 'classical' character.3. Chiaconna. A solemn dance of Spanish origin with a single theme that is repeated with different embellishments and accompaniments.4. Danse Finale. A cheerful dance announces the departure of the guests, but, for sure, the feast will have lasted much longer than this suite.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£90.30Follow Me - J. Govaere
The Belgian composer Jaak Govaere (1954) is a member of the Royal Belgian Air Force Band and of several famous dance and jazz bands. 'Follow me', arranged by Gh. Slingeneyer, guitarist of the former BRT variety orchestra, starts with a soft jazz theme, which is suddenly transformed. The composer has imagined an aeroplane that has just landed and is following the pilot car until rhythm and dance (of a thrilling samba) interrupt the quiet atmosphere.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.70Counterdances From The Lowlands - Paul Voet
We start our trip in Wallony, the French speaking part of Belgium where folk music is having a big revival nowadays. A solo cornet invites us with a classic opening as a little promenade to the dance, always accompanied by a tenor drum. Some instruments join but the cornet ends up alone. When the euphoniums present their more up tempo 'quasi Celtic jig' all groups dance together towards the end. Now and then syncopated counterrhytms occur in accompanying parts.The 1st theme is from the manuscript of Franois-Joseph Jamin (early 19th century).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£90.30Las Vegas Strip - Marcel Peeters
Here is a fine piece of rhythmical and appealing dance music by means of which Marcel Peeters evokes the well-known American gamble paradise with plenty of casinos, one-armed bandits (slot machines), bars, hotels and imitations of famous monuments. This is a real gem of well orchestrated light swing music which incites more than one to dance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£141.99Jalan-Jalan - Shin'ya Takahashi
Jalan-jalan was inspired by the music of Bali, Indonesia based upon its unique melodies, modes and rhythms. As part of the independent archipelago "Ryukyu", Okinawa (southernmost Japan) had an active exchange with Bali that included cultural and musical influences. Jalan-jalan means "walkabout" or "walking journey" in Indonesian. It describes a walk in the so-called Isle of the Gods, encountering Bali's beautiful scenery and daily life. Its four themes include "Dawn," "Morning Market," "Beach in Early Afternoon" and "Kecak Dance (a form of Balinese dance and music drama, performed primarily by men) in Torchlight."An imposing pesante introduction will properly establish this song's mood. Boldly balance winds and percussion to the prominent timpani solo. At Allegro Vivo, observe the lighter abbreviated scoring and balance melody/countermelody at E. Melodies are elongated at the Grazioso, and tenor/bass rhythm figures need enough separation to be felt. The urgent-feeling Presto must initially be reserved except for the percussive "slaps"; same thing again at O. The daunting rhythmic figure at Q is actually a chattering effect-combine the two elements to teach continuity and placement. Don't "over blow" the ending, but continue to emphasize unique rhythmic elements.(Shin'ya Takahashi)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Radiant - Tyler Arcari
Inspired by the phrygian dominant scale's commonality in multiple dance styles, Radiant is an intense new concert work for advanced ensembles. Brisk melodic lines and embellishments are paired with an infectious dance rhythm that propels this work from beginning to end.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£154.99Greek Folk Song Suite - Franco Cesarini
Greek folk music is characterised by the sound of the 'buzuki' which is often used in combination with the clarinet, the mandolin, the violin and various types of tambourines. In Greek Folk Song Suite, Franco Cesarini has elaborated on three songs belonging to this most ancient tradition. The first, O Haralambis, is in 7/8 time, a characteristic of a popular folk dance called kalamatianos. Originally, the song O Haralambis was sung to 'tease' during weddings with the text of the song refering to a young man who refuses to marry. The second movement, Stu Psiloriti, refers to an ancient song from the island of Crete. The third movement of the suite is based on the songVasilikos tha gino and is characterised by the sirtaki, probably the most popular Greek dance outside of Greece. This is Greek passion portrayed by a concert band!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.50Trip the Light Fantastic! - Robert Sheldon
Trip the Light Fantastic!, By Robert Sheldon, is a tuneful and light-hearted piece that features syncopated rhythms and a touch of Lydian modality to enhance its playfulness. The title, borrowed from a poem by John Milton, means to dance nimbly and land lightly using fancy footwork which is most appropriate for a composition that also seems to dance nimbly and land lightly on the listener's ear.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Themes from the Nutcracker - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Perfect selection for any holiday concert, this splendid arrangement includes an introduction based on the Overture and the main themes from the March, the Arabian Dance and the Russian Dance. A perfect holiday selection!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Viva La Musica - Hermann Pallhuber
Viva La Music--A joyous Hymn and Dance--is a cheerful piece of some 3:20 in length. It is comprised of two parts: a festive hymn with a recurring theme and a dance in the style of a lively jig. Thanks to its melodic character, its positive mood and its punchy wit Viva La Musica can equally serve as a short opening piece or as a finale. This work can even be played by a very small ensemble and, due to its lyricism and simple structure, it is especially suitable for youth wind band.The composer has dedicated Viva La Musica to the town of Fritzens in Tirol (Austria) and to its music guild.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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