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£50.50Look To The Skies - James Swearingen
Music that is highly inspirational and well-scored best describes the reasons why you would want to perform this outstanding work for band. An introduction consisting of driving percussion and powerful chords leads us to a very expressive theme that musically illuminates the strong message of hope. The powerful ending will leave a lasting impact for your audience to remember. A great way to start the concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50The Gift Of Hope - James Swearingen
Based on the ever-popular folk song "Simple Gifts," this beautiful setting has been created through the use of only six different notes. Swearingen's ability to make a band sound mature beyond their years is a talent that we've all come to appreciate. You can be certain that audiences of all ages will be deeply touched by this highly expressive work. Simply breathtaking!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99Oh, What Fun! - James Swearingen
Sit back, relax and enjoy the celebration of the Christmas season with this joyous setting of many of your holiday favorites. Written in the style of a traditional march, this clever arrangement features popular tunes such as "Jingle Bells," "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day," and other seasonal works. Create your own in-house parade for the children in the audience or simply use this selection as a way to welcome a special visitor from the North Pole. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Legend Of Old Abe - James Curnow
Named after President Lincoln, Old Abe was a famous bald eagle who served as mascot for the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. Legend of Old Abe is a marvelously descriptive work for young bands thattakes the listener on a journey of Old Abe's exploits. From a peaceful and serene opening the work progresses through the sounds of conflict and battle. The mood turns reflective and then triumphant as the music celebrates thisamazing true story. A wonderful cross-curricular opportunity for your bandroom as you bring history to life through music. Dur: 3:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Excelsior! - James Curnow
With its Latin title translated as onward and upward this brief yet energetic overture for second-year players captures the spirit of adventure found in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1841 poem of the same name. The energetic pulseand powerful melodies will engage the imagination of your young players. Dur: 2:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Live and Let Die - Linda McCartney
Of all the James Bond movies through the years, Live and Let Die, recorded by Paul McCartney and Wings, provided one of the most dynamic and powerful theme songs.Mixing a variety of styles from pop ballad, reggae, to driving rock, this explosive arrangement will light up any concert stage.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
In this high-energy arrangement of the signature hit from the "Godfather of Soul," the low brass start out on the theme with the band answering with the familiar riffs. The saxes are featured on the "breakdown" section along with the rest of the woodwinds. A nice blast of nostalgia for any audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Ancient Desert Drone - Henry Cowell
Ancient Desert Drone was composed for Orchestra in 1940 at the request of Percy Grainger, who encouraged the idea of using a single pitch drone throughout the work (similar to Grainger's own The ImmovableDo) and to whom the piece is dedicated. While the work suggests an Eastern charm with its distinctive mode and primitive rhythms, Cowell himself stated there was no particular programmatic intent. This transcription for bandis an exotic and welcome addition to the repertoire for Winds. Dur: 5:00Recorded by the Trinity University Symphonic Wind Ensemble - James Worman, conductor. ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Whirligigs - James Curnow
This attractive suite of three concise movements depicts various types of whirligig contraptions, or wind-toys which were popular in Europe as early as the 16th century. Marching Soldier features an optional marching machinecreating the effect of soldiers on parade, while Flower Lady depicts a figure in constant fluid motion moving up and down while picking flowers. The concluding movement, The Flying Horse, describes a very active whirligig withmoving feet and flapping wings. A unique and descriptive programming option for young players. Dur: 4:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Ode to the Spirit of Man - James Curnow
A powerful work for the symphonic band, Ode to the Spirit of Man is based on thematic material taken from the fourth movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and developed into a fantasy of kaleidoscopic nature. The opening is ajoyful expression of the spirit of freedom and is based on the composer's own themes derived from Beethoven's music. Throughout the work, various themes from the symphony are interwoven, including Alla Marcia, Scherzo, Andantemaestoso and finally the uplifting Ode to Joy. Dur: 5:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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