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£48.95Warriors of Beijing (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Grice, Rob
After travelling to Beijing, China in the summer of 2008, the composer was inspired to create a concert work that depicts the ancient battles of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China in 221 BC, and his warriors. This Emperor's reign included unification, the building of the Great Wall and his endless search for immortality. Qin Shi Huang had over 8000 Terracotta Warriors buried in front of his tomb in order to have a strong underground army to defend him in the afterlife.Duration: 1.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£317.99Music of the Spheres (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
The piece reflects the composer's fascination with the origins of the universe and deep space in general. The title comes from a theory, formulated by Pythagoras, that the cosmos was ruled by the same laws he had discovered that govern the ratios of note frequencies of the musical scale. ('Harmonia' in Ancient Greek, which means scale or tuning rather than harmony - Greek music was monophonic). He also believed that these ratios corresponded to the distances of the six known planets from the sun and that the planets each produced a musical note which combined to weave a continuous heavenly melody (which, unfortunately, we humans cannot hear). In this work, these six notes form the basis of the sections MUSIC OF THE SPHERES and HARMONIA. The pieces opens with a horn solo called t = 0, a name given by some scientists to the moment of the Big Bang when time and space were created, and this is followed by a depiction of the BIG BANG itself, as the entire universe bursts out from a single point. A slower section follows called THE LONELY PLANET which is a meditation on the incredible and unlikely set of circumstances which led to the creation of the Earth as a planet that can support life, and the constant search for other civilisations elsewhere in the universe. ASTEROIDS AND SHOOTING STARS depicts both the benign and dangerous objects that are flying through space and which constantly threaten our planet, and the piece ends with THE UNKNOWN, leaving in question whether our continually expanding exploration of the universe will eventually lead to enlightenment or destruction.Duration: 15:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£264.99Panoptikum (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Armin Schaer commissioned this work in his search for a new piece for the tuba. More specifically, he wanted a work that showed off the versatility of this splendid instrument, written in a musical style that is both fresh and modern, while not banishing the orchestra to a simple supporting role. Taking all these specifications into account, Thomas Doss created a work that allows stylistic leaps and is fun, exciting, romantic, and virtuosic, but does not lose sight of the thread that connects the opening measures to the very last.Armin Schaer describes his Panoptikum as follows:Panoptikum is a show of appreciation for my beautiful home and community at Lake Constance, an eventful life, the people that have enriched this life, and a fascinating instrument: the tuba. This work musically embodies the many different moods found around theBodensee - cheerfulness and melancholy, departures and longing, calm and agitation. The roles of the soloist and the orchestra were consciously crafted in a way that does not follow the usual conventions of the genre. The work should spark emotions, address broad segments of listeners, and persuade them of the tuba's ability to be a solo instrument as well as the richness symphonic wind ensembles have to offer. I hope this work enriches the lives of all the soloists and orchestras that cross its path, as well as everyone in the audience who gets to partake! 15:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.00Steps to Success (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Benson & Swearingen
Are you searching for a quick, yet highly efficient warm-up routine for your younger players? Then search no more. In less than five minutes, lip slurs, mini-scales, intervals, rhythm patterns and chorales can all be addressed. Using these exercises will instill a lifelong understanding of why warming up is important. In addition, students will instantly become more focused as you transition into your valuable rehearsal/teaching time. Kim Benson and James Swearingen, two well-respected music educators, have teamed up to make your instruction more effective, your musicians stronger and your program highly successful. A must-have for today's approach to teaching instrumental music! Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Learn to Fly (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Brown, Michael
Originally recorded by the Foo Fighters in 1999, this familiar rock hit made a huge splash recently on YouTube thanks to a live performance of 1000 musicians in Italy. (search "Rockin 1000"). Michael's arrangement of this tuneful hit for flexible instrumentation is perfect for small or mixed ensembles.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£264.99The Lost Labyrinth (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Houben, Kevin
In The Lost Labyrinth, Kevin Houben portrays the persistent search for an ancient Egyptian mortuary temple. In this work, the theme from Gregorio Allegri's moving Miserere becomes a leitmotif for the archaeologists' quest and, given a contemporary transformation, brings the Ancient and Modern together.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.95The Dragon's Lair (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Stalter, Todd
The sequel to Castles and Dragons, The Dragon's Lair tells the tale of the knights' search for the dragon's whereabouts, using a sturdy tune and countermelody in C minor to describe their confidence and swagger. Once the dragon is spotted, the music becomes faster and more accented as the knights engage the dragon in a fierce battle. Once the dragon is vanquished, the main theme returns as the knights celebrate their victory. The piece contains plenty of percussion parts to keep your players busy, and uses a friendly key structure to facilitate student progress on accents and playing complete phrases.Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.00Journey of the Magi - Traditional
Journey of the Magi is a fantastical piece based on the well-known Christmas carol We Three Kings of Orient Are. After an introduction reflecting the nobility and Eastern origins of the travelers, there are three contrasting settings of the carol's verse and two of the chorus. The royal caravan then fades in to the distance as the three Kings continue their journey and search.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£68.00Monterey (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - King, Karl L. - Swearingen, James
When looking for a great march, one only needs to begin their search with the King library to find the perfect choice. "Monterey" March is an American classic in every sense of the word. Singable themes, exciting counter-melodies, and traditional harmonies combine to make for a highly enjoyable playing and listening experience. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the wonderful joy of King's magical writing abilities. A real crowd pleaser! Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£55.00Beginning Band Warm-Up (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith & Smith
The search is over for the ideal daily warm-up routine for your beginning band. Master music educators Susan L. Smith and Robert W. Smith have constructed a complete warm-up for your novice musicians. This efficient warm-up addresses tone quality, intonation, articulation, flexibility, dexterity, and expression all on a single page in your student's folder.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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