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£53.50Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon
Michael takes this tender and lyrical folk song and creates a marvelous setting for beginning players. Even at this easy level, this arrangement provides a wealth of musicality through creative harmonies and skilled scoring. Every section gets a chance to play the melody at some point. Dur: 2:20 (Includes Full Performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Four Breton Dances - Timothy Broege
The Brittany, or Breton, region of France has been heavily influenced by Celtic traditions, retaining much of its earlier heritage from Scotland and Wales. This composition evolves from four folk dances from this region, andfeatures a captivating mix of modal tunefulness and characteristic harmonic drones. Dur: 4:20 (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Celtic Air and Dance
Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious "The Parting Glass." The flutes and percussion take center stage on the dance-like "Tha Mi Sgith (A Fairy's Love Song)", then finally the entire band gets into the act for the rousing finish. Dur: 3:05 (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Fantasy On A Russian air - Johnnie Vinson
Based on a familiar folk tune, Johnnie Vinson has created an appealling set of variations with an occasional nod to Beethoven, who used the same melody in his Theme and Variations for flute and piano (Op. 107, No. 7). With each variation featuring a different section of the band, this work utilizes a mixture of contrasting meters and styles. Dur: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Southern Hymn - Samuel R. Hazo
Even though the themes used in this beautiful setting are original, it is intended to be played in the style of a slow Southern folk hymn, similar to "Amazing Grace" or "Shenandoah."Filled with suspensions and resolutions, as well as calm moments and powerfully emotional builds, this is a marvelous work for expanding your ensemble's stylistic and dynamic range. Dur: 4:25 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Mountain Country Dances - Johnnie Vinson
Inspired by the musical tradition of early American folk songs, Johnnie Vinson has composed this appealing suite of three contrasting dance styles. The movements include Tar Heel Two-Step, Woodland Waltz, and Blue Ridge Reel. Sureto be an entertaining and rewarding work for young bands. (Grade 2.5) Dur: 5:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99O Waly Waly (A Rhapsody for Band) - Jay Bocook
Dating from the 1600s, the folk song O Waly, Waly (commonly known as The Water is Wide) forms the basis for this well-crafted rhapsody for band. The lyrical opening section features solos on flute and euphonium, as a four-notemotif common to this song and also Carolina (South Caroline's official song) is developed. This motif unifies the entire work. A Celtic flavored Allegro takes over using this fragment, which leads ultimately to a grand Maestososection for the entire ensemble. A creative and dynamic work for contest or festival! Dur: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99La Procession Du Rocio - Joaquín Turina
Composer Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) was a native of Spain, but was influenced early in his career by the impressionistic harmonies of Debussy and Ravel while studying in Paris. Upon returning to Spain he drew inspiration fromSpanish folk music with La Procession du Rocio becoming one of his best-known works. The music portrays a festival and procession that takes place in the Triana neighborhood of Seville, and is filled with wonderful idiomaticSpanish musical elements. Alfred Reed's marvelous transcription created in 1962 remains an enduring staple in the repertoire for wind bands. Dur: c. 8:30 Recorded by The Keystone Wind Ensemble - Jack Stamp, conductor From the CDAlfred Reed K 11162 - Courtesy of Klavier Music Productions
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Valley Mist (An Appalachian Portrait) - Robert Longfield
Inspired by the mountains of West Virginia, Valley Mist portrays a beautiful scene of cloud-like mist as it flows gently around the hills encompassing the entire valley in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Quoting theAppalachian folk song Down in the Valley, this sensitively scored work includes an optional gentle rain effect with the use of finger snaps. Sure to be an enjoyable change of pace for any program. Dur: 3:35
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Sawdust City Celebration - Michael Sweeney
Commissioned by the Oshkosh (nickname Sawdust City) Area Community Band for their 25th anniversary, Sawdust City Celebration presents varied and creative settings of early American folk tunes commonly heard during Wisconsin'spioneer days. With styles ranging from dramatic and powerful to lighthearted and lyrical, this is a rich-sounding and impressive work for the concert stage. Dur: 5:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days