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£68.00Scrimshaw Tales
Scrimshaw is the technique of whalebone and ivory carving that was started by sailors centuries ago. Inspired by the composer's stay in Utqiagvik, Alaska, this composition musically illustrates scenes from these carvings thatdepict a day of Alaskan fishing. Starting broadly and majestically, the music quickly moves to a lively and energetic section that features syncopation and introduces the concept of canonic entrances. A return to the initial thematic material brings the piece to an excitingconclusion. Although challenging in many ways, this composition fully rewards all performers and listeners with a thrilling musical journey.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£68.00Remembering Pearl Harbor
Written to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, this stirring tribute honors the heroes of December 7, 1941. Beginning with chimes signifying the hour of the attack, the composition takes the listeners and performers on a moving journey from the precarious moments before the attack, through the air strike and resulting aftermath. Including statements of "Anchors Aweigh," "Taps," "Eternal Father, Strong to Save," and fragments of many American tunes, use this composition to teach about American history and the resilience of all mankind.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00The Ankh of Eternity
Depicting an epic journey through ancient lands to find the mythical Ankh of Eternity amulet, this programmatic composition will challenge and entertain your performers. Using traditional harmonic and rhythmic components while also using contemporary techniques, aleatoric percussion, and improvised solos to tell the story, this composition offers cultural and historical inclusion opportunities while also entertaining your audiences.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£68.00The Quest
Taking the listener on an epic musical journey, this modern composition with strong melodic lines, expanded percussion opportunities, and moments of musical reflection will challenge and develop your Grade 3 band's expressive and technical abilities. Featuring several tempo changes, this is an excellent festival or contest programming choice that also works as a concert opener or closer.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00Trek to the Summit
Trek to the Summit takes all who listen on a journey to the top of the mountain. From the grand opening fanfare to the softer lyrical passage, this piece captures the excitement, confidence, and also moments of quiet reflection inspired by a long mountain trek. You will have the opportunity to reinforce dynamics, phrasing, and tone with your students. This work is a great concert piece for celebrating how far your students have come.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£143.00In Memoriam
David Maslanka's In Memoriam is a deeply moving tribute built on the cherished hymn "If You But Trust in God to Guide You." Commissioned in honor of Susan Eck Lichtenwalter, the work unfolds from a bold, declarative opening into a sweeping fantasia filled with powerful contrasts--intensity, tenderness, struggle, and ultimately, serenity. Maslanka's masterful variations on the chorale create a musical journey that resonates long after the final quiet measures. An ideal centerpiece for concerts of reflection, remembrance, or spiritual significance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£94.00Setting Sail
With its title is taken from the text of Walt Whitman's poem "Leaves of Grass," Setting Sail is an epic new piece that is expansive and sophisticated. Its luxuriant, reticent opening moves into beautiful lyrical lines and all-encompassing harmonies before leading into the journey at sea, punctuated with a cool 6/8 groove. To finish, we have a climactic return of the original lyrical material. This is a large-scale work of dramatic proportions.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£45.00Expectations
Expectations is dedicated to Larry Clark's young son. It was written with thoughts of his playful nature, which can be heard throughout the piece, while the lush, emotional opening depicts the composer's awe at being a parent to a wonderful little boy. This touching piece may stretch the musicianship of young band students, but it will be worth the journey.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£72.00Virgo
Virgo is a lush and dramatic piece for concert band that reflects upon lost loved ones. In the case of the composer, the piece is in remembrance of his late brother whose astrological sign was Virgo. It is an emotional harmonic journey with well-placed dissonance tied together by a memorable motive. Musically, this piece is beautiful, emotive, and will stretch your young musicians to strive for musical elegance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£68.00Ascending
It is all too common for pieces to be written for the loss of members of high school bands. This is such a piece, but it is uplifting and inspiring, serving as a touching tribute to the lives lost. The piece takes the listener on a journey through the stages of grief and uses a popular hymn as the basis for this serious work by popular composer Larry Clark.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days