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£89.99Celebration Fanfare (On a Theme by Haydn) - Franz Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn's famous melody from the second movement of the Emperor Quartet (String Quartet, Op. 76) was the basis for the national anthem of Austria for more than a century, and is frequently heard in hymns, anthems, andalma maters worldwide. In this celebratory extended fanfare, composer James Curnow skillfully weaves this majestic melody into a work which is both exuberant and energetic. Recorded by the Cobb Wind Symphony (Marietta, GA) -Alfred Watkins and Robert Cowles conductors, premiered during their performance at the 2018 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Dur: 4:25
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£141.50Theme and Fugue - Benjamin Britten
Originally composed to introduce the various instruments of the orchestra, Britten's A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra follows a set of variations based on a melody by Henry Purcell. In this setting for wind band, Richard Saucedo presents the opening theme followed by Britten's exuberant fugue which culminates in a glorious finale and recap of Purcell's melody. A stunning work for mature ensembles.
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£84.99You Raise Me Up
'You Raise me Up' has topped the charts all around the world. Its memorable Irish-style melody sticks with you like a real earworm! Here it is beautifully arranged by Bert Appermont. 'You Raise me Up' has topped the charts all around the world. Its memorable Irish-style melody sticks with you like a real earworm! Here it is beautifully arranged by Bert Appermont.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99We May Rise - Elaine Hagenberg
This tender melody was originally a choral work titled All Praise to Thee, with text based on Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ from a chorale written by Martin Luther and first published in 1524. Preston Hazzard has beautifully reimagined this work for winds capturing the rich harmonies and haunting melody of the original. Dur: 3:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Beyond the Stars - James Curnow
Based on the traditional American shaped-note melody The Promised Land (first published in the 1800s), Beyond the Stars captures the spirit of the early American church musicians who voiced their enthusiasm for life and thefreedom of worship through both vocal and instrumental music. The music features several mini-variations wrapped up in four large variations (Fast, Fast, Slow, Fast-recapitulation). The composer has created new thematic materialfor each variation by excerpting motifs from three separate phrases of the original shaped-note melody. A stunning and powerful work for winds. Dur: c. 6:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99The Knights' Creed - Robert Buckley
The medieval knights had a code of chivalry that included courage, community and wisdom - in this composition each of these ideals is symbolized with its own melody. The percussion provides the framework as these melodies are stated individually, in pairs and ultimately all together in a triumphant conclusion. This work is an ideal high-energy concert opener or festival piece that showcases all sections of the band and allows them each to play the melody. Dur: 5:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.95Autopilot - Chris M. Bernotas
With its catchy melody and exhilarating rhythm, every band member fills an important role in this original composition. The rhythmic theme leads to a legato section before the low brass and winds take over with the melody, finishing strong with the full band coming in for a landing. (2:00) Correlates to Book 1, level 3.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.40The Battle of the Hats - Øystein Sjøvaag Heimdal
The word svimesltt, which is the title of this piece in Norwegian, has two meanings. One meaning is "knocked out", whilst the other, "sltt", means a folk melody/dance.Svimesltt is one of several folk dances, all of them with humorous titles, originally written by ystein Olsen Vadsten. Norwegian culture is the basis for these dances, both rhythmically and melodically. The accompaniment has brought this funpiece into the 21st Century.When it comes to Svimesltt, it is the traditional dance "halling" that is the inspiration. Halling is a rather wild dance, where the man tries to win the heart of a lady by attempting to kick a hat off a stick,held up in the air. This iswhere "The Battle of the Hats" gets its distinctive name A truly Norwegian tradition.The composer wanted to write a "crazy" melody, which highlights how "knocked out" a man can be by love, as he tries to win the chosen ones heart.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50All About That Bass - Kevin Kadish
This mega hit from recording artist Meghan Trainor features a catchy upbeat melody and even a doo-wop flavor at times.This solid arrangement for young bands gives the bass line instruments particular prominence, however every section of the band plays melody at some point. Sure to be easy to learn and fun to perform.
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£60.99Our Maestro - Wim Laseroms
A great new march from our own ?maestro? Wim Laseroms. The powerful introduction introduces a cheerful melody which leads into a brilliant bass solo. Following a beautiful lyrical passage, with the melodic line mainly in the descant, the trio section introduces a new cantabile theme featuring a dynamic variation. The work is brought to a brilliant conclusion with a rousing melody. This march would be a great opener to any concert or contest situation.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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