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£57.50Happy (from Despicable Me 2)
Rarely does the title of a song so accurately describe the actual music! Pharrell Williams' megahit was recorded for the movie Despicable Me 2 but has taken on a life of its own on the internet and pop charts. Just hearing this tune makes you feel good!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Highlights from How to Train Your Dragon - John Powell
Composed by John Powell, the exciting and emotionally powerful music from the DreamWorks film How to Train Your Dragon has taken on a life of its own. Here is an adaptation for younger bands by Johnnie Vinson that includesthe tender lyricism as well as dramatic heroic moments of the original.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£83.50A River's Fury! - James Swearingen
North Carolina is a beautiful state, and there is no better place to enjoy whitewater rafting, than a trip on the Nantahala River. Noted composer, James Swearingen, takes you on a riveting journey that can only be described as both intense and exhilarating. Dramatic percussion writing coupled with exciting wind parts is an integral part of why this piece will challenge your students to make the music come alive and seem like a real life experience. Be prepared for the audience to be immediately on their feet following the breathtaking finish. Truly exciting!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50
Fortitude - Sean O'Loughlin
Fortitude is a rhythmic and energetic piece, representing the trials and tribulations that we all have to overcome at some point in life. Keeping a positive attitude is the message heard in the music of this inspiring work. A strong choice for contest/festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.50
Andante from the Surprise Symphony - Franz Joseph Haydn
"He alone has the secret of making me smile, and touching me to the bottom of my soul," said Mozart about "Papa" Haydn and his music. The "Surprise" Symphony (No.94), incidentally written during the final year of Mozart's short life, has become one of Haydn's most memorable works.Since this symphony was written during the zenith of the Classical period, Timothy Johnson's skillful arrangement gives you a perfect opportunity to teach your young band "lightness" and control as essentials of Classical style playing. You can introduce the concept of making the staccato notes "separated" instead of just "short" in order to best approximate the sound of the times. It's a naturalselection for your next festival or concert! Why not give your young band a chance to meet "Papa" Haydn through this charming arrangement?
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50
The Forbidden Caverns - Quincy C. Hilliard
A legend that describes the fate of an Indian princess comes to life in this new work by one of music education's best friends, Quincy C. Hilliard. Slightly contemporary in nature, the work features an extensive rubato alto sax solo. Dramatic and powerfully triadic, in the Hilliard tradition, this is an excellent work for most any programming situation.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£435.40Myth Forest - Hestefallstjnn - A tone poem - Stig Nordhagen
In the forest, not far from my house is Hestefallstjnn. Hestefallstjnn is a pond, and this music describes the atmosphere and feeling you get when standing close to it.Measure 1Sunburst: The sun rises and rays of light shatter the morning mist.Measure 36Bugs and Birds: Insects small and large come to life, birds are seeking the water.Measure 65Black water abyss: The black and abysmal water holds many secretsMeasure 200Water lilies: Water lilies are rising from the murky water, stretching for the light.Measure 231Echo from the other side (dvergml)The echo does not always send back the answer you want.Measure 296The creatures of the forest are dancing into the night- Stig Nordhagen 2021 -
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£207.00Das Liebesverbot - Richard Wagner
This young, comic opera, composed in 1835 on one of Wagner's own libretti, based on a play by Shakespeare, was unsuccessful at the Magdeburg theatre in 1836 and even the composer considered it a "sin of youth". After attempting in vain to have his first opera, "Le Fate", performed in Germany, Richard Wagner decided that his lack of success was due to the overwhelming competition of Italo-French music. He listened to Bellini, and became aware of the objective reasons for the great success of this music, comparing the warmth of life of Italian music to the frozen and meticulous German style. Hence he composed " Das Liebesverbot " with the sole aim of giving intense pleasure tothe public, without worrying about succumbing to the clichs of French and Italian music. That is why, when we listen to this music without knowing the name of the composer, we find ourselves in an embarrassing situation. We could easily attribute the work to some French composer, Meyerbeer, or Auber, for instance, but then the melodic ease and constructive linearity would bring Rossini to mind. By paying closer attention, however, we notice a boldness, an aggressiveness and a wealth of ideas that, together with clever orchestration, reveal the touch of the great German musician. " Das Liebesverbot " deserves to be performed more often, and we feel sure that the transcription for band will be an excellent vehicle of diffusion for this symphony.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Parade Militaire - Jules Massenet
As a gifted young composer, Jules Massenet (1842-1912) wrote several operas that were never produced or printed; but at the age of 25, he enjoyed his first opera production in Paris. Following that success he became a popular and successful part of the Paris music scene. In 1878, he was appointed professor of advanced composition at the conservatory, and it was while he held this position that he composed his Parade Militaire for orchestra. This lively tune is full of life, energy and subtleties, with great style and elegance, and some sudden dynamic surprises.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99New Horizons - Jay Taylor
An impressive work for beginners to play on their very first concert. This majestic work is carefully written so young players can learn quickly while sounding confident and accomplished. The music conveys the feeling of excitement at the start of a new experience - like the exuberance of that very first concert, or the beginning of their journey in life - growing and exploring new horizons.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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