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£58.50To Forge the New Frontier - Ralph Ford
The original overture starts with a flourish and spirals to a soaring melody that is staged atop a driving rhythm. The introductory material is revisited twice, each time with an interesting variation. Solidly scored by this contemporary composer, "To Forge the New Frontier" is perfect for a contest program or a spring concert. (3:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.95Starship - John O'Reilly
Starship is a bright and bold original overture from the creative pen of John O'Reilly. Second year band students will love the syncopated rhythms and interesting harmonies that are O'Reilly's trademark. Soloistic sixteenth note patterns in the percussion are employed in the Allegro sections and a two pitch timpani part is also included. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 24. (3:25) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.50Charleston Harbor Celebration - Robert Sheldon
Charleston Harbor Celebration was commissioned by the Charleston Community Band of Charleston, South Carolina (Stephen B. Giove, Conductor). The band commissioned the piece to honor its past conductors -- Earl R. Mays, Edwin S.Toporek, Herbert L. Day and John R. Spitler -- for their faithful service to education, music and musicians. The piece itself is a concert overture that captures the beauty and energy of Charleston's important and historic harbor.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£97.50American Folk Fantasy
American Folk Fantasy is a medley in overture style, which includes three well-known American folk songs. The first section utilizes 'Round Her Neck She Wears a Yellow Ribbon in an up-beat, march-like rendition. The second tune,All the Pretty Little Horses (Hushabye), provides a lyrical touch to the middle section. What follows is a stirring setting of the famous Shaker melody, Simple Gifts, which ultimately rushes to a grandiose conclusion. (4:45)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£95.95On Wings of Flight - Michael Boo
This jubilant overture conveys the wonder of soaring high above the ground. Used as a concert opener, contest or festival selection, this composition offers opportunities for the development of dynamic contrast, accents, and articulations in your ensemble. Doubling of multiple parts, lets bands with more limited instrumentation successfully perform this piece while there are enough percussion parts to keep your players actively engaged. Program this for your young band and see them take flight!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
Exhilaration - Larry Clark
Sparkling woodwind flourishes, bold brass fanfares, and exciting melodies highlight this incredible new concert overture from popular composer Larry Clark. The lyrical middle section contains a beautiful heart-tugging theme that is book-ended by bold and aggressive music from the energetic first section. Destined to become a staple on contest/festival lists.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
Converse Fantasy
An exceptional new composition based upon the hymn "Converse" (commonly known as "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"), William Harbinson has crafted a concert overture using the hymn's theme as a starting point. Beginning with brilliant brass fanfares and woodwind flourishes, the middle section is made up of an inversion of the hymn tune, and ends with a dramatic climax. This work is simply beautiful and heartfelt, showcasing your group's musical expression like no other.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50
Continuum
After an atmospheric opening, Bill Calhoun presents us with a contemporary concert overture in 3/4 time, easing into a lush middle section before the return of the introduction in a new key. Not only will your percussion section love their lively parts in this work, but your whole band gets a chance to play moving melody lines. This musical adventure is an asset to concert and festival programs.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Suite From Carmen - Georges Bizet
Music from Bizet's immortal opera gets the Balent treatment in this sparkling arrangement of three excerpts from the Carmen Suite No. 1. Leading off with the bustling "Les Toreadors" from the "Overture," Mr. Balent has also included the seductive "Habanera" (featuring Clarinets on the tune) and the swaggering "Toreador Song" with a solo Trumpet on the famous melody. This is music everyone knows and loves in a first-rate arrangement for medium level band. Duration: 4' 20"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
New Frontiers - Aaron Blakely
This new concert overture by young composer Aaron Blakely is reminiscent of the great Western movie score genre. It has the bold open intervals of the American sound made famous by Aaron Copland along with a very memorable melody and driving rhythms. The main theme of the piece is contrasted by a lush and lyrical middle section that builds to a wonderful climax before the return of the driving main theme. New Frontiers is a perfect showcase piece for your band to play at contest or festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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