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Suite Marchigiana (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
According to a famous statement by Herder, folk songs represent the archives of a nation's knowledge, the expression of its heart and theimage that reflects its history and identity. Suite Marchigiana is a three movement piece, inspired by folk songs from the Marche in central Italy, a region with a very ancient and rich folkloristic heritage. The first movement elaborates on the well-known Pasquella. The Pasquella comes from a traditional winter begging ritual where a group of musicians go from house to house singing verses, wishing their audience good health, wealth and abundance, in return for small amounts of money, food and wine. The second movement is an Andante Triste inspired by an old song called Sona la mezzanotte (The Clock Strikes Midnight), a melancholic song that reminds us of unhappy love stories, bereavement, and so on. Luciano Feliciani concludes the suite with the Saltarello Marchigiano, which is bright and sparkling, and therefore in complete contrast with the previous movement. Although unproven, the Saltarello is thought to have its origins in the 'saltatio' (a latin dance). While the choreae were group dances, circular in structure and with a rhythmic progression, the saltationes were more lively in character. The fast, frenetic and joyous saltarello was without any doubt the most famous musical expression of rural central Italy in the nineteenth century. 10:20
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£36.77Spanish Dance (Wind Band) Traditional arr. Andrew Wainwright
Based on the ancient Spanish carol Riu Riu Chiu, this exhilarating foot-tapping item has proved popular with bands around the world and will be an exciting addition to your concert programme. "Spanish Dance winds up to a whirlwind climax with a respectful nod in the direction of Morley Calvert's Canadian Folk Song Suite - very clever." - Paul Hindmarsh, music critic 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 1-2 Bassoon 1-2 Clarinet in Eb Clarinet in Bb 1-3 Bass Clarinet in Bb Alto Saxophone 1-2 Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Trumpet in Bb 1-3 Horn in F 1-4 Trombone 1-2 Bass Trombone Euphonium (C Bass Clef & Bb Treble Clef parts provided) Tuba Double Bass Timpani Percussion 1-2
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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.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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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!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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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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£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.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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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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£50.00The Wand of Youth, Suite No.1 - IV. Sun Dance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Elgar, Edward - Noble, Paul
The Wand of Youth suites, subtitled Music to a Child's Play, were written in 1869 when Elgar was only twelve years old, music written for a play and acted by the Elgar children for a private family theatrical production. He noted the tunes down in a sketchbook and in 1907, forty years later, he rearranged with only minor changes and orchestrated them as the two suites titled The Wand of Youth, Suite Nos. 1 and 2. Although The Wand of Youth suites date from Elgar's mature years, he insisted on calling it Opus 1, because he wrote these pieces originally for piano many years earlier.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£130.00Cyprian Suite (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barnett, Carol
Cyprian Suite is a spirited journey through varied musical moods, with each of four movements based on a different Cypriot folk song. The opening Servikosis a playful and rhythmic dance in Serbian style. A tender lullaby, Aya Marina, is followed by the good-natured Exomologhisis, a setting of a humerous song about a confession. The concluding Agapis-Tin, a song of unrequited love, begins pensively and builds to a dramatic conclusion. Duration: 16:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£325.00Three Dance Episodes from On the Town (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bernstein, Leonard - Lavender, Paul
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 City and 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. Duration: 11:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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