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£149.40Tenn Lys - Eyvind Skeie
"Candles in Advent" is a beautiful melody with great lyrics. It was originally written for an Norwegian Advent TV-series in 1985.In this arrangement, the oboe has some solo passages (cue notes in flute). I Have tried to vary the instrumentation without going beyond the beautiful Christmas mood.The harmonization is simple and functional. Let the soloists "speak" with good phrasing and focus also on harmony in the unison melody lines. Good balance and intonation in the accompaniment can make the performance a little gem on the Christmas concert.- Reid Gilje -
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Lullaby from Four Watercolours - Tor Aulin
Few composers have had such an impact on Swedish music life as Tor Aulin (1866 1914). He studied violin and music theory in Stockholm 1877 83, and in Berlin 1884 86. In 1887 he founded the Aulin Quartet, which for more than 20 years played animportant role in broadening Swedish interest in chamber music. The quartet was often on tour with the composer Wilhelm Stenhammar at the piano.1889 1902 Aulin was the leader of the orchestra at the Royal Opera in Stockholm.At Aulinsinstigation the Concert Association in Stockholm (later The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) was founded in 1902, and he was its conductor until 1909. From then on he was the conductor of the Gothenburg ConcertAssociation (nowadays The GothenburgSymphony Orchestra).Besides being a first class violinist, Tor Aulin was also an accomplished pianist, and Edvard Grieg was deeply impressed by Aulin's rendering of his piano concerto.Aulins list of works is dominated by his musicfor violin. He wrote three violin concertos, the third of which still has a place in the repertoire.Four Aquarelles for violin and piano from 1899 is his most beloved composition. In 1996 Jerker Johansson arranged this work for soloinstruments, one for each of the four movements, and concert band. The solo instruments being clarinet, trumpet, flute and alto saxophone.
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£126.50Discanto - Daniele Carnevali
The opening of this piece is characterized by a solemn thematic exposition carried performed by the brass section which, treated with various composition techniques, both horizontally and vertically, forms the melodic and harmonic elements of the work, a one movement composition characterized by polyrhythmic patterns, with the central part containing a moment of serene reflection entrusted to the solos by the flute and English horn.
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£168.50The Bones of Mr. Fortune - Adolphus Hailstork
THE BONES OF MR. FORTUNE (FREE AT LAST!) is an 11-minute concerto-like work for solo flute accompanied by symphonic winds and percussion - perfect to play with band or with orchestra, as well as with the composer's own piano reduction (114-42424). The work features lengthy cadenzas, and exhilarating dance-like sections with the ensemble. Hailstork describes the historical inspiration: abused in life and death, an enslaved man (Mr. Fortune) was owned by a surgeon who preserved his skeleton to study anatomy. The bones remained with the doctor's family for generations, and were given a proper burial that made national news in 2013, 215 years after Mr. Fortune's death.
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£104.50Cantique and Festival - Jared Spears
From the subtle opening statement by flute and clarinet, this work becomes highly expressive in the 1st movement. Rich harmonies and delicate percussion serve to introduce the Festival section, which opens with an Allegro Energico using the main theme for developmental writing. Strong percussion characteristic of this composer, is quite evident and is used creatively to the finale. A useful selection for contest or festival. (7 minutes )
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£82.50Compton Ridge Overture - David Gorham
Another outstanding festival/concert selection, this exciting and highly playable work opens with strong rhythmic brass joined by contrasting woodwinds as the work develops. The cantabile section features melodic solos for flute and clarinet and later woodwind choir before combining with the brass for a beautiful slow section. This work concludes with a recapitulation and a driving rhythmic ending.
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£104.50Fallen Fallen Is Babylon - Jared Spears
Babylon opens with a subtle percussion introduction followed by the statement of the motive by the flute, then resolving into the developmental section utilizing fragments of the motif. Again the percussion sets up a driving introduction to further the developmental section, this time in an allegro setting. Rich harmonies and active percussion lines prevail with this piece, making it one of this composers best works for concert band.
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£54.99Humming Tune and Frolic - Nancy H. Seward
Following a quiet introduction the flowing theme is stated by the flutes with the alto sax countermelody, then repeated tutti with flute and clarinet obbligato. The Frolic section features scale and arpeggio patterns designed to develop technique and hold interest.
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£104.50Meramec Rhapsody - Claude T. Smith
This work is a commission by the Missouri Bandmasters Association to honor the 50th Anniversary of the MMEA. From the opening melody stated by unison flutes, 1st clarinet and 1st trumpet, the work quickly starts through a development of that melody that only this composer does so well. The writing is very "rubato" chorale style often interrupted with short allegro sections but always returning to the opening statement. There is a short flute solo passage as well as a very fluent alto sax solo. A dramatic piece that bands will enjoy playing for years to come.
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£82.50Rhapsody For Winds and Percussion - Rex Mitchell
Colorful and exciting best describe this program work. A hauntingly lyric flute line and distant brass chords create a tranquil setting for the opening section of this piece. A gradual increase in tempo and intensity leads into the allegro molto portion. Highlighted by syncopated, dance-like melodies and punctuated with rhythmic accompanying figures, this section displays an almost jazz-like interplay that leads to the full and grandiose ending.
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