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£53.95
Smithsonian Suite - Brian Balmages
This 4-movement multicultural suite provides a wealth of teaching and performance opportunities, especially at the beginning level. Each movement is based on a Smithsonian National Museum in Washington D.C. (Natural History, American Indian, African Art, and Air and Space). These movements can easily be performed separately. In addition to cross-curriculum teaching, the opening theme is slightly altered in each movement, teaching the concept of variations. Strongly consider this new work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.95
Flight of the Griffin - Brian Balmages
This exciting new work is based on the griffin, a mythological creature native to India, having the head, legs, and wings of an eagle, and the body of a lion. Starting with open 5ths in the clarinets, slight elements of Indian music are introduced as the work builds to its opening theme. A powerful middle section combines elements of chamber playing and full ensemble. The closing section represents the actual flight of the griffin, bringing the whole piece to a dramatic ending. Strongly consider this highly energetic composition!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
The Eternal Pursuit - Jason K. Nitsch
This new contemporary work was premiered at the 2002 Midwest Clinic and is an excellent way to make use of all your percussionists. After an eerie introduction, a haunting melody is presented that continues throughout. This is definitely a unique and refreshing style which is very welcome at this grade level. Strongly consider this work from Texas composer and middle school band director, Jason Nitsch.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
Cimarron Sunset - Roland Barrett
This gorgeous new work captures the quiet, natural elegance of the Cimarron Territory the present-day panhandle of the state of Oklahoma. After the melody is presented in a light orchestration, the rest of the group joins as the texture builds toward a magnificent key change. An ideal study in phrasing, musicality, and breath support, this easy lyrical piece is an ideal change of pace for your next concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95
Da Vinci Sketches - Erik Morales
This theme builds through ever-changing textures as it climaxes in a massive percussion break before moving to the lyrical second theme, representing the Mona Lisa. The opening theme returns in a new setting as the piece comes to a stunning conclusion. Consider this one strongly!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.50
Touch of Christmas, Suite 2, A
Bring the magic of New York Pops arranger Stan Applebaum into your own concert hall with this fabulous arrangement! The opening Ukrainian Bell Carol is given a Spanish flavor (with castanets) before moving into the well-known March of the Toys from "Babes in Toyland.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
Storm Surge - David Shaffer
David Shaffer captures the power and awe of a magnificent storm surge in this exciting new work. The use of wind chimes at changing dynamics actually brings the force of Mother Nature right into your auditorium! Ideal to work on crescendos and diminuendos while keeping student excitement extremely high, this work is sure to become a standard in the repertoire!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.95
Vision Quest - Chris Sharp
In Native American culture, the vision quest is a rite of passage for adolescents signaling their entry into adulthood. This powerful rite is captured in a bold new work by Chris Sharp. After a forceful introduction, a contemplative lyrical passage signifies the beginning of this spiritual journey. A bright 3/4 section then conveys thoughts of great bravery and leadership as the piece builds to its powerful conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.95
Loudoun Praises - Brian Balmages
This riveting new celebration pulls out all the stops, including dynamic brass fanfares, woodwind flourishes, and an exciting multimetered melody with a dancelike quality. The piece explores an ever-changing palette of colors and eventually has the original melody and multimetered sections collide in a dramatic conclusion. Exactly the kind of music you've come to expect from Brian Balmages! (6:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.50
When Spirits Soar - Brian Balmages
Let the emotion pour off your stage with this powerful new composition by Brian Balmages. Combining the undeniable spirit of youth along with the emotional passing of a spirit, this work will carry your audience through an arrayof emotions. Opening with exciting woodwind flourishes and contrasting fanfares, the piece eventually moves into a sensitive passage featuring beautiful chamber writing. Special effects are employed (including tuned wine glassesand singing) in an ethereal presentation of the melody using piano, bells, and vibraphone. As the piece builds one final time, the beautiful sweeping lines of the lyrical section return under soaring woodwind ostinatos. Thisworktruly soars! (6:12)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days