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£110.50First Suite in E Flat Op. 28 No. 1 - Gustav Holst
This updated edition (2005) of the authentic Colin Matthews version now includes a full recording by the U.S. Marine Band conducted by Frederick Fennell, providing an indispensable audio tool to help your students betterunderstand the stylistic nuances. Dur: 10:45 (Grade 4) (Score Only - 48010586/$19.95)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99Cry of the Last Unicorn - Rossano Galante
Intensely descriptive from the very first note, Cry of the Last Unicorn portrays a fateful encounter of hunters tracking the last Unicorn. The music is at times poignant and other times dramatic and exciting asthe chase is depicted. Sweeping themes and rich scoring help to make this a memorable work for the symphonic stage. Dur: 7:00 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£44.00Double Trouble
Designed to help beginners improve their ability to play eighth-note rhythms, this concert or contest composition uses limited ranges so that the players can concentrate on the rhythms. Percussion parts help to keep the pulse going while the melody is passed between sections. Use this to develop those essential counting skills.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£64.00Shadow of the Sphinx
Shadow of the Sphinx transports listeners to ancient Egypt, where the relentless labor of workers who built monuments in the desert was marked by exhaustion and pride. The music evokes the vastness of the desert and the mysterious grandeur of the Great Sphinx. The piece uses light percussion to mimic the movement of camels and slow, deliberate melodies to reflect the weariness of the workers. Attention to precision and balance between the instruments will help recreate the mystical, ancient atmosphere.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£45.00Phantom Miners
Phantom Miners takes the listener to the ghost towns of the American Southwest, where abandoned mining towns echo with the sounds of long-dead miners still toiling in the earth. The piece is full of eerie, atmospheric sounds, with auxiliary percussion creating chilling effects to mimic ghostly activities. The dramatic shifts between harsh and delicate sounds reflect the desperation of the spirits who refuse to leave their work unfinished. Careful attention to dynamics and timing will help convey the unsettling, spectral world of the Phantom Miners.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£79.00Gallantry March - Marsha Shapiro
With all the spirit and power of a classic 6/8 march plus dazzling low brass melodies and countermelodies where you'd expect tiresome oom-pahs, Gallantry March by Marsha Chusmir Shapiro gives you everything you could want in a march and more. Shifting dynamics and thoughtful voicings teach ensemble balance, listening down for rich, sonorous chords, and musicianship across sections to help intermediate bands shine in concert and contest!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£41.00Eye of the Universe
Boundless mysteries lie at the center of the universe. As the music travels from one end to the other, the vast spectacles of matter and light are described by low melodies and twinkling harmonies with the great eye at the center, peering at the vastness of space. Students will love these dramatic melodies and harmonies that help the young ensemble sound advanced and mature. Straightforward rhythms support emerging ensemble skills, and all sections play melodic phrases, creating a vivid and commanding performance. Incorporate suggested STEAM curriculum ideas to create a vivid and commanding performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00Cheeseburger Cha-Cha-Cha
Cheeseburger Cha-Cha-Cha is a fun and moderately easy piece for a young band that can help students become confident performing eighth-note syncopations. Easy ranges make the music accessible, and cues are provided in bass lines for optional rests from playing. Lively bongos, maracas, and cowbell make this musical selection a cha-cha-cha good time!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00Silent Midwinter's Noel
This fantasia on three traditional Christmas carol uses Bleak Midwinter, Silent Night and The First Noel as its foundation. Written in accessible keys to help students achieve excellent intonation, the arrangement also helps players perform with their instrument's characteristic sound. Careful attention to the harmonic cadences will also teach performers about tension and resolution and its place in musical expression. A perfect complement to a faster holiday selection, this carol-based arrangement with a modern setting will be a favorite with all.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£53.00The Yellow Moon
When the moon appears orange or yellow, it simply means we are seeing it through more layers of the atmosphere. This lyrical composition set in the accessible key of concert B-flat uses multiple musical layers to create a musical impression of the moon's appearance. Gentle percussion and small dissonant moments offer the opportunity to learn rubato phrasing. Some tempo variations help create a mysterious mood and approachable instrumental ranges allow performers to focus on creating emotional moments with a beautiful performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days