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£171.00Passacaglia and Fugue in C-minor BWV 582 - Johann Sebastian Bach
The Passacaglia is a set of instrumental variations based on an ostinato bass. Bach's Passacaglia and Fugue in C-minor for organ represents the pinnacle of what had been achieved in this compositional form at that time. In Franco Cesarini's arrangement for large wind orchestra, the particularly careful interpretation of the original piece enables him to exploit all the sound colors at his disposal, and in this sumptuous guise Bach's work also takes on a grandiose dimension, albeit tinged with late-Romanticism. The exposition of the beautiful theme begins in the bass part, immediately creating a solemn and serious atmosphere which is accentuated by the intensely pathetic character of the first variations. Up to the tenth variation it remains confined to the bass, but in subsequent ones it also passes to the soprano and alto register. The integrity of the theme is also embellished with elegant arpeggios, in whose lower and higher extensions the theme can be distinguished. Towards the end it returns to the bass in an impressive thickening of the polyphonic texture that swiftly re-establishes the key of C-minor. The "Thema fugatum" which follows immediately does not constitute a Fugue in its own right, rather it is nothing but the twenty-first and most extensive variation of the Passacaglia. This time Bach uses only the first half of the theme, superimposing a rhythmic countersubject that considerably enlivens the entire development of the composition. The polyphonic discourse becomes increasingly dense, until the building tension peaks in a powerful "Neapolitan sixth" chord, followed by a sudden pause. This culminating moment then leads to the coda and final cadence on a bright C-major chord.
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£45.95
Family Fugue - Timothy Loest
Inspired by Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, Family Fugue uses a narrator to blend the familiar folk song Frere Jacques with a delightful story line of the misadventures of three characters: Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion. An educational gem, this innovative work is ideal for teaching major and minor tonality, melodic retrograde, dynamic contrast, and of course, fugue form. Consider using a school administrator or local celebrity as your narrator. Easy to put together, great for recruiting, and forever memorable! (4:24)
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£64.99Little Fugue (Little Fugue in G Minor) - Johann Sebastian Bach
We are proud to present this edition in the Canadian Brass Concert Band Series. Over the years, Bach's exquisite fugue has become an audience favorite of the Canadian Brass and is now available for concert band with this skillful transcription by Calvin Custer. A wonderful addition for your library!
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£141.50Theme and Fugue - Benjamin Britten
Originally composed to introduce the various instruments of the orchestra, Britten's A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra follows a set of variations based on a melody by Henry Purcell. In this setting for wind band, Richard Saucedo presents the opening theme followed by Britten's exuberant fugue which culminates in a glorious finale and recap of Purcell's melody. A stunning work for mature ensembles.
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£71.50
Fugue in C Minor - Johann Sebastian Bach
This classic Bach fugue is ideal for bands of all sizes and skills, but especially adapted for those with limited instrumentation desiring to challenge their developing musicians. It is also appropriate for very small ensembles, having been carefully crafted by the arranger to work well with as few as five performers. The required independence of parts provides opportunities for developing technical and musical skills while also presenting the option for performance of a masterwork from the Baroque era. The final product will be well worth the effort in developing and enhancing the overall musicianship of your performers. Great music!
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£65.99Chorale and Fugue In F - Johann Sebastian Bach
This beautiful Chorale is Number 176 of Bach's 371 Harmonized Chorales, Erstanden ist der Heil'ge Christ; the Fugue is number 4 of his Eight Little Preludes and Fugues.Literature of the highest quality for concert or festival performance.
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£71.50
First Fugue - J. Taylor
Here's an excellent introduction to contrapuntal textures for young bands. The fugue form provides ample opportunities for all players to play the theme. An excellent learning experience as well as a dramatic performance piece!
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£65.99Fugue on Yankee Doodle - John Philip Sousa
An absolutely stunning composition created by combining sections from several of Sousa's arrangements of "Yankee Doodle". The main section, the "fugue" is taken from Sousa's "International Congress" and while every note of these arrangements was written by Sousa, Keith Brion and Loras Schissel have combined them into one piece that is certain to become one of his big hits! PERFECT!
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£84.99
Organ Fugue - Johann Sebastian Bach
To arrange one of the most beautiful organ fugues by the great classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) for concert band is certainly a demanding task. Klaas van der Woude has however performed this feat to produce this excellent and exciting arrangement. Organ Fugue is suitable for any festive concert!
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£47.50Lady Gaga Fugue - Nadir Khayat
In a recent YouTube moment that went viral, Giovanni Dettori created a convincingly traditional Baroque fugue based on the opening strains of Lady Gaga's hit Bad Romance. Johnnie Vinson has done a marvelous job of adapting thissetting for concert band, providing a terrific opportunity to teach an important musical form and have some fun at the same time.
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