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£84.99A Copland Portrait - David Conte
Originally commissioned by maestro Neal Gittleman, A Copland Portrait was premiered by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in January 2000. In March of 2015, First Lieutenant Ryan Nowlin's transcription of this work for band was premiered by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel Jason Fettig. ECS Publishing is proud to offer both the band and the orchestra version. Conte on the creation of this overture: "I set out quite consciously to evoke various aspects of Copland's work by combining and recombining them within the terms of my own musical personality. For example, the first theme of A Copland Portrait combines the character of a theme from The Red Pony with the rhythmic texture of the scherzo of the Third Symphony. While composing the piece I was conscious of drawing inspiration from many of Copland's works; a melodic shape here, a harmonic gesture there, until I arrived at something that felt fresh and new to me. A Copland Portrait is cast in a traditional Sonata-Allegro form. After a vigorous, syncopated orchestral tutti, the first theme is announced in the solo oboe, accompanied by a steady eighth-note ostinato. Playful interjections are stated in the flute and bassoon. The syncopated tutti returns; the first theme is stated again, this time in the low winds. This theme builds to a colorful climax, leading into a more dissonant transition section, which gradually slows and gives way to a lilting, more lyrical second theme in the clarinet. After some modest development of the second theme, a more plaintive theme stated in the muted trumpet brings the exposition to a close. A scherzando development section follows; the first four notes of the first theme are inverted and subjected to various contrapuntal treatments. This development section ends with a return of the opening syncopated motive, leading into a recapitulation of the first theme, this time in canon, and the second theme and closing theme, broadly sung. A brilliant toccata-style coda brings A Copland Portrait to a brisk conclusion."
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Cuyahoga Valley View - Steve Parsons
Written to introduce young musicians to poly-tonality. This new work in overture form is perfect for festival adjudication. Soaring melodic lines and interesting harmony come in a complete package with fanfares, ballads, and more. Audiences and performers will be enthralled by the beautifully scored Cuyahoga Valley View.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Bardic Air and Reel - Larry Clark
Sound larger than life with this brilliantly scored overture for developing band. Beautifully expressive playing with ample opportunity to teach grace-notes and traditional "snaps", Larry has crafted an accessible work for young band that is reminiscent of great band works of the past. Your students will ask to play this one over and over!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Echoes of Nostalgia - Matthew R. Putnam
Dedicated to the late John Kinyon, this new overture for band is an homage in all the best ways. Lush harmonies, beautiful melodies, and an accessible form are all on display. Teaching with this piece will be made easy, as Matthew R. Putnam knows how to make your band sound its best.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£93.50Exhale - Sean O'Loughlin
Exhale is a wonderful new soundscape for concert band using dynamics and tiered orchestration to create breathing-like sound effects. Composer Sean O'Loughlin has crafted a festival-worthy overture with a fresh new sound!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£98.99Bend the Iron - John M. Pasternak
Journey out west with this new work by John M. Pasternak for concert band. Reminiscent of old western films, this overture is perfect for any concert program as well as festival adjudication. The piece features soaring fanfares and ample opportunities for expressive playing.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£93.50Victorious - Valerie Laney-Rowe
This new work for concert band is both exciting and uplifting. Victorious has all the positive energy you and your students need to push to the next concert. Perfect for any aspects of a concert program, this work, in overture form is also well-suited for festival adjudication.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50
Freedom, Justice, Honor - Robert Longfield
A skillfully crafted showcase composition for your concert, contest, or festival needs. This majestic overture has adequate cues in the exposed passages to make this a very playable piece for bands of all sizes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95
Festival on the Rivers - Rob Grice
Here is an exciting new overture for the young concert band in the conventional A-B-A form. A dance-like main theme is scored in the woodwinds with a bright, driving brass and percussion accompaniment. A short alto saxophone solo highlights the lush B section before returning to the main theme and coda. Excellent for concert and festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95
Belle Journe - Rob Grice
This upbeat overture displays the flutes, oboes, and mallets in bell-like sounds contrasting with tutti brass and woodwinds. An optional trumpet solo is one of many features in the flowing lyrical section before the return of the theme and coda.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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