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£89.99Distant Hymns - Greg Sanders
Distant Hymns is the third movement from the composer's work Dreams and Faith (The Solomon Valley Anthology). The American Composers Alliance commissioned the work for their Continental Harmony Project. In the late 1880s and early 1900s, many of the inhabitants of the Solomon River area in northern Kansas meticulously documented their lives in the vast expanse of the Kansas prairie in writings in their personal diaries. Several writers recorded an unusual phenomenon where the wind often carried sounds over the open prairie and fields with no visible sound source. An example of this display was sometimes the presence of music, often church hymns, carried with the wind from assumed distant churches that were frequently not there. The melodies could be heard constantly changing in volume and sound as the winds continuously changed directions. Distant Hymns is a musical representation of this experience, where a simple hymn tune is handed to and integrated between different groups of instruments. Ebbing frequently, the music varies in loudness and softness as the melody moves freely upon the wind.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Rainforest - Robert Buckley
Experience the sounds of the rainforest. This fun and creative work for beginning band opens and closes with an aleatoric section that features rainsticks, finger snaps and random notes. The gentle melody uses only the first 6 notes of the Bb scale and it teaches legato playing and dotted quarter note rhythms. An excellent choice for your band's first concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Snake Charmer's March - Jorge L. Vargas
This fun and engaging work features a recognizable melody within a not-so-traditional march. The perilous and exhilarating nature of the performance unfolds as the snake charmer plays the well-known tune, employing it to mesmerize and control the venomous cobra, which appears poised to strike at any moment! Perfect for teaching the harmonic minor scale, articulations, dynamics and eighth rests.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.50The Country Club Stomp! - Jarod Hall
Now in ColorFlex format for groups with limited instrumentation !Experience a New Orleans vibe with this exciting, parade-inspired crowd-pleaser! The Country Club Stomp! is based on an infectious rhythmic groove and spirited melody. JaRod Hall uses elements of jazz as well as a strong reference to the West African circle dances from which this music evolved. Stellar writing that is fun, catchy, and informative! (3:00)About ColorFlexConductors no longer need to choose between function and texture! Ensembles with instrumentation challenges still have numerous options to cover all parts, yet orchestration is elevated significantly to be faithful to the composer's original intent. Musicians have more opportunities to rest, and timbre once again becomes a central element of each work. So go ahead and have the best of both worlds: flexible and colorful.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.95Blessed Hope - Brian Beck
Blessed Hope is a breathtaking arrangement of the beloved hymn "It Is Well With My Soul." The melody is beautifully intertwined throughout the ensemble, complemented by rich harmonies. Moving and captivating, this creative setting is perfect for any concert. Arranger Brian Beck honors the original hymn while adding depth of harmony and flow using the hymn lyrics to guide musical imagery. (3:30) The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:Assignment, recording, and assessment tools within MakeMusic CloudPiece-specific exercises focused on skills and techniquesPrintable sheet music (with a standard MakeMusic Cloud subscription)Educational tips and suggestions to support learningAvailable in print and digital formats.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Beach Spring
Originating from The Sacred Harp songbook, the folk-like pentatonic melody of Beach Spring has inspired numerous hymns since 1844. Now expertly arranged for beginning band, this setting captures the song's timeless spirit. It is the perfect vehicle for students to gain experience performing beautiful music in 3/4 meter, with varied musical textures, dynamics, and articulations. (2:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Modal Marauders - Nathan Farrell
Load up your musical instruments of ultimate destruction and prepare to plunder the high seas, the intergalactic expanse, or just the band room! Bring major tonality to its knees with Nathan Farrell's epic exploration of Dorian modality---Modal Marauders! Your beginning band students will love learning the ear-worm-inducing melody and fun bass lines as they rehearse and perform this epic work. Interesting percussion features and "battles" between the sections are easy to teach and engaging for all performers. It is an exciting piece that will be perfect for your young band. (2:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£124.99Buffalo Bill - Thierry Deleruyelle
Buffalo Bill takes us on a journey into the world of 19th-century American pioneers, cowboys and Native Americans, through a musical fresco combining an incantatory melody, a majestic theme and a faster section that plunges us into the heart of a buffalo hunt. This work was commissioned by the Orchestre d'harmonie de Montrouge, in France, the town that hosted Buffalo Bill's show at the 1889 Universal Exhibition and where the Buffalo district still stands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.99Fair Field Festival - Philip Sparke
Fair Field Festival opens with a brass fanfare under florid woodwind figuration. A noble chorale leads to a lively allegro vivo, which centres around a majestic horn and euphonium melody under chattering woodwinds. A second theme is first stated by trumpets and this leads to a central legato theme on horns and saxes, repeated by the trumpets. A brief allusion to the opening section leads to a full recapitulation and an energetic coda. A work filled with vitality!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Battlefield 1942 Theme - Joel Eriksson
One of the best-known video game themes of all time, Battlefield 1942 Theme features a driving military pulse and a memorable soaring melody. Paul Murtha's powerful version stays true to the original and brings all of the heart-pounding excitement to the concert stage.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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