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£60.99And Hold in Memory... - Johnnie Vinson
This beautifully constructed tone poem features a memorable lyric melody stated first by the horns and clarinets, and later by a trumpet duet accompanied by the brass section. Johnnie uses a nice blend of lighter textures with the woodwinds prominent, alternating with fuller sections voiced for the entire ensemble. This touching composition is carefully paced and masterfully scored. Dur: 4:00 (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£233.99Suite Dreams - Steven Bryant
For the second year in a row, composer Steven Bryant took home top prize in the prestigious NBA/Revelli Composition Contest. The winner for 2008, Suite Dreams, draws primarily from the inverted chaconne melody in Holst's First Suite in E-Flat, recasting it in a dreamlike atmosphere, almost as if (sometimes warped) memories of the original are drifting across the stage. Dur: 8:45 (Grade 5)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Fantasy On A Russian air - Johnnie Vinson
Based on a familiar folk tune, Johnnie Vinson has created an appealling set of variations with an occasional nod to Beethoven, who used the same melody in his Theme and Variations for flute and piano (Op. 107, No. 7). With each variation featuring a different section of the band, this work utilizes a mixture of contrasting meters and styles. Dur: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99In Flight - Samuel R. Hazo
After a bombastic rapid-fire brass fanfare, the woodwinds take hold of a soaring melody that is then interspersed with full ensemble splashes. Woodwind flourishes and expansive scoring lend a grandiose splendor to the overall effect. Exciting and powerful writing for today's wind band! Dur: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Whisper to Their Souls (based on Greensleeves) - Samuel R. Hazo
Here is a unique and creative setting of the familiar tune Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) that opens with the melody scored softly for the woodwinds. The full ensemble contributes a series of harmonically rich phrases until the work reaches an emotional climax at the powerfully scored key change. While this is certainly effective as a holiday offering, it can be performed as a memorable tone poem any time of the year. Dur: 4:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Celtic Air and Dance No. 2
Written in a style similar to Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance, here is another terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful and flowing version of the familiar airDanny Boy. The setting concludes with the lively Star of the County Down featuring the percussion section and a dance-like melody. Dur: 2:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50River of Hope - Michael Sweeney
The centerpiece of this work for band is the memorable Appalachian folk hymn Down to the River to Pray, which was featured in the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Interspersed with this melody is a faster original theme thatprovides a complementary yet contrasting tone to the emotional statements of the folk hymn. Richly scored and flowingly beautiful. Dur: 4:25 (Grade 2-1/2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Groovee! - Richard L. Saucedo
Written entirely in 4/4 and using a single tempo throughout, Richard has created a marvelous work for young players that features logical pacing and variety along with a keen sense of rhythmic momentum. Using a recurring interludefor percussion and bluesy elements in the melody, this is effective as a concert piece and also just plain fun to play! Dur: 2:55
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Sassafras Tea (Cajun Two-Step) - Michael Oare
Composed in the style of a Cajun two-step, the simple melody is stated first by the trumpets with a zydeco-inspired accompaniment. An optional advanced trombone part is included with New Orleans style tailgate effects. A washboardand optional keyboard bass part will add to the festive, homegrown sound of a traditional Cajun band in this unique piece that is easy and fun to play! Dur: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Song for Hope - Michael Sweeney
Written as a memorial for a middle school band student, this sensitive and moving work opens with a chorale played by off-stage brass. A flowing melody stated in the low register is then developed before leading to a brieffanfare-like affirmation. The Korean folk song You and I is briefly quoted before returning to the off-stage brass and calm closing passage. A beautifully scored lyric piece for band. (Extra players are not required for theoff-stage parts.) Dur: 4:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days