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£89.99Selections from the Nutcracker Suite, - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
For the first time a playable version of three of the famous dances from this most popular of all ballets. Robert Longfield's arrangement of this timeless classic simply can't be beat!I. Chinese DanceII. Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyIII. Russian Dance
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£69.99Cowboy Suite - Alan Laken
In the tripartite 'Cowboy Suite' Alan Laken takes us to the Wild West, the domain of cowboys, indians, trappers and other fortune hunters. Around 1890 the west coast of America was reached, which in effect meant the end of the Wild West. Its stories, however, survived and have been a source of inspiration for many books, films, and, of course, music. Some characters, such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, and Buffalo Bill are forever linked to these tales. In the 'Cowboy Suite' we first hear the 'Hoedown'. At the end of an exhausting workday the labourers used to lay down their tools, among others the 'hoes' and spontaneously began to play music on the instruments which they then possessed (guitars, fiddles, and banjos) and to dance. After being jolted on the 'Wagon Trail' we reach the third part, the 'Cowboy Roundup'. In this last part it becomes clear that as a cattle driver it is imperative to stay firmly seated in the saddle. As the cattle are rounded up, i.e. driven together, spectacular things happen.
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£140.80Ragtime Suite - Ted Huggens
The ragtime is a medium quick syncopated dance which was extremely popular at the turn of the century. It was also one of the components of jazz music.In the seventies there was a real revival of ragtime music, largely due to the succes of the film 'The Sting' which used the ragtime music of Scott Joplin. This Ragtime Suite is based on two popular American songs. The middle part is not a ragtime, but a romantic intermezzo with some jazzy influences.
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£116.40Petite Suite Pittoresque - Willy Hautvast
This four part suite consists of four contrasting paintings:a.Classical Prelude is a melody based on classical chords.b.Popular Dance, although using irregular music forms, provides rather easy listening tunes.c.Modern Intermezzo is based on more modern chords.d.Baroque Final mixes baroque sounds, treated in fugue form, with a rhythmical beat.
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£116.40Little Suite No. 1 - Malcolm Arnold
Sir Malcolm Arnold (1921) put an end to his career as leading trumpeter with several famous London symphony orchestras to become a full-time composer. He became world famous with his soundtrack music for 'The Bridge over the River Kwai', but he composed a lot of orchestral, vocal, ballet and chamber music. He wrote several works for wind band and for brass band, such as three 'Little Suites for Brassband'. The 'Little Suite Number 1' Opus 53 for orchestra (followed by the Second Opus 78) consists of a 'Prelude' (Maestoso), a 'Dance' (Allegretto) and a well-known 'March' (Allegro con brio). The march is still on the concert repertoire of many British military bands.
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£74.99Festive Dance from Faust - Charles Gounod
Here's a thrilling tour-de-force showpiece for mature bands! This stunning work from the French ballet suite has been skillfully arranged for concert band by Andrew Glover to retain the excitement and color of the original orchestral work. Fast-paced dance segments are interspersed with beautiful lyric sections, culminating with a hair-raising presto that will electrify performers and audiences. Excellent for festival/contest use as well as many concert situations, including community and adult bands. BREATHTAKING MUSIC!
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£149.99Suite Provenale - Jan Van der Roost
This 4-movement suite is based on authentic folktunes from the beautiful southern province in France: the "Provence". The composer used an harmonic language respecting the popular characteristics, but on the other hand also contains some "spicy" notes (... just like the wellknown "Provenal sauce"! ...). The instrumentation is very colourful, paying a lot of attention to the different timbres of both brass and wood winds as well as to the percussion section.Every movement has its own character: "Un Ange a fa la crido" (= An angel brought the creed / credo) is like a bourre, "Adam e sa Coumpagnou" (= Adam and his companion) is an old love song, "Lou Fusti" (= the carpenter)a fast dance and finally "Lis Escoubo" (= a whistle tune / popular ballad) is a farandole. In the latter, the old tradition of folk musicians who play a whistle with one hand and a drum with the other hand, is clearly represented during the first presentations of the one and only theme)Although this piece is not too demanding, a well balanced band is necessary to perform it successfully. Thanks to the contrasts and the varying colours, it keeps on holding the attention.
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£293.00Three Dance Episodes (from On the Town) - Leonard Bernstein
The 1944 musical On the Town represents Leonard Bernstein's first venture onto the Broadway stage. Inspired by his successful ballet Fancy Free, the musical follows the adventures of three sailors on shore leave in New York Cityand is focused around a series of dance episodes, three of which Bernstein selected for an orchestral suite. Long unavailable for band, this 2016 edition is beautifully transcribed by Paul Lavender. Dur: c. 11:00
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£204.99Sixth Suite for Band - Alfred Reed
Renowned composer Alfred Reed brings us yet another superb suite of symphonic dances for mature concert band, each a separate and contrasting style. Includes: I. March Miniature II. Summer Stroll III. Halloween Hobgoblin IV. Awa Odori (Japanese Dance).
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£72.99Italian Masters Suite - Philip Gordon
From the ranks of notable teaching pieces comes this solid, well-crafted suite of Baroque dances arranged by Philip Gordon. Over the years this publication has appeared on virtually every state list and continues to serve as a quality work for younger bands. This new edition is published with a full score. Includes: I. Harvest Echoes, II. Slow Dance, III. Country Road.
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