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£65.00The Grand Announcement
The Grand Announcement opens with bold fanfares and rhythmic vitality, setting the stage for a grand proclamation. The piece captures the excitement and anticipation of an important announcement, moving through contrasting sections that reflect different reactions to the message. The work is accessible yet sophisticated, showcasing the ensemble's ability to execute dynamic contrasts and expressive phrasing.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£65.00Haunted Revelry
Haunted Revelry is a playful and eerie composition for developing bands, designed to evoke the fun atmosphere of mischievous ghosts in a haunted house. The piece features clapping from different sections of the band, expanding percussion instrumentation, and playful, spooky melodies. Performers are encouraged to use exaggerated dynamics and articulation, especially with staccatos and accented notes, to create an engaging and interactive performance. The piece is a delightful addition to any concert, combining spooky atmosphere with lively energy for both performers and the audience.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£65.00Bad King Wenceslas
Bad King Wenceslas is a playful twist on the familiar Christmas carol Good King Wenceslas. Throughout the piece, rhythmic and melodic motifs from the carol are presented in a dark, mysterious context. The introduction features an ostinato in the flute, building in momentum before revealing the melody in double time in the lower winds. The piece progresses with alternating eighth-note patterns and a variety of thematic development, culminating in a canon that features different instrument sections. The piece transitions through a dramatic key change and ends with fanfare motifs in the brass. The conductor should ensure that the melody remains balanced throughout, and all percussion parts are integral to the mood and momentum.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.006-Note Reindeer
6-Note Reindeer is a festive piece designed for very young bands who have learned their first six notes and are familiar with eighth notes. Based on the well-known Christmas song Up on the Housetop, this arrangement helps introduce eighth-note rhythms in a fun and accessible way. The piece provides opportunities for every instrument to play the melody, except for oboe, tenor saxophone, and horn, due to range limitations at the beginning level. The snare drum part features various eighth-note patterns, adding rhythmic variety. A continuous sleigh bell part is also included, which can be shared by different players if needed. This piece is perfect for a beginner band performance, especially during the winter holidays.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£61.00Messages of Christmas - Traditional
The Christmas season means different things to people around the world. For many, it presents an opportunity to express peace and goodwill towards others in various ways. The lyrics of the three melodies used in this arrangement are all specifically written to spread the messages of Christmas: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, The First Noel, and Go Tell It On the Mountain.An uplifting holiday concert selection that expresses hope and peace.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00Academic Festival March
Academic Festival March features a range of textures, dynamics, and articulation while highlighting a stately dotted eighthnote motive throughout. Strong homophonic presentations of the main theme are balanced with antiphonal play between the upper and lower voices. Though written primarily in Bb Major, a short minor modulation will stretch your students to explore different finger patterns. This courtly march provides students with ample learning opportunities and paths to success, making it the perfect "academic festival" or contest opener.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Napoleon's Last Dance - Randy Navarre
Let's introduce 3/4 time: a waltz. But not just any waltz! This song is a bit mysterious, and gentle with both soft and bold sounding sections. The harmonies are a little different than you may hear at this grade level. Secondary dominants and a few other surprising chords sound out at times. You will impress your audience!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£61.00Heartfelt
Written to portray the purest expression of the feelings inspired by the title, this piece starts with a short trumpet solo followed by upper wind melodic echoes. Written for more advanced bands with limited instrumentation, the sparse scoring offers listening, dynamic, and phrasing challenges that are both technically and emotionally rewarding. A great selection for developing these essential musical skills, this different and unique musical composition will interest performers and listeners alike.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00The Friendly Beasts - French Carol
Arranged to reflect the Medieval origins of this 12th century hymn, this beautiful setting offers great opportunities to develop unison phrasing of long melodic lines. With the melody set in both a 4 and 3 feel, this piece also introduces the concept of different meters. Although written primarily with holiday programs in mind, this piece also works well as a contrasting concert selection or ballad for contest.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£41.00Clock Tower
Beginning and ending with the "Westminster Chimes" tune, this easy band piece contains many musical and technical elements for performers. Using a tick tock from the percussion section as a base, the main theme is based on ascending and descending scale patterns reinforced with a countermelody and contrasting legato section. Each section is featured and generous cross cues will let bands experiment with different instrumentation choices. An excellent choice for early concert and contest experiences.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days