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£76.99Selections from The Great Race - Henry Mancini
This 1965 comedy classic from director Blake Edwards featured an all-star cast, an outlandish story, and terrific music by Henry Mancini. This entertaining medley will be a crowd-pleaser even for those who haven't seen the movie. Includes: 'Overture'; 'He Shouldn't-a, Hadn't-a, Oughtn't-a Swang On Me'; 'They're Off!'; 'Push the Button, Max'; 'The Sweetheart Tree'; 'Royal Waltz'; and 'The Great Race March'.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Front and Center - Robert Buckley
Famed bandmaster Arthur Delamont always started his concerts with a rousing overture, and Front and Center is in this proud tradition. In a non-stop 9/8 rhythm, this piece explodes with energy and effervescence. Full of powerfulfanfares, lively melodies, driving percussion and dynamic contrasts, this exciting concert opener moves through different musical colors without ever losing its relentless drive. An exhilarating tour-de-force showcasing allsections of the band! Front and Center is the first movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont and was commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band. Dur: 3:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Due North - Michael Sweeney
Composed for a band festival in Duluth, MN, and suggesting perhaps an exciting downhill ski run or possibly a snowmobile chase through the woods, Due North is a fast-paced overture written entirely in a single tempo. Along theway, various moods are suggested as themes and musical ideas are passed from section to section. The percussion section provides a driving, rhythmic pulse throughout. Dur: 3:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99In The Valley of the Sun - James Curnow
Commissioned by the Sun City (AZ) Concert Band, In the Valley of the Sun is composed in a three-part overture format opening with a rollicking and rhythmic Western-style theme. The slow middle theme musically depicts the beauty ofthe Arizona desert with a flowing, yet angular melody. In the third section, the Western flavor returns to draw the work to an exciting and driving conclusion. (Grade 3.5) Dur: 5:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Northland Pines - Michael Sweeney
Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Carefully using repetitive patternscombined with a unique harmonic treatment and brief lyric section, this work provides musical depth in a framework that is easy to teach. (Grade 2.5) Dur: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Dansbury Run - Michael Sweeney
Designed for second-year players, Michael's energetic overture provides mature and dynamic sounds at a very attainable and easy to learn level. Combining full band unison statements along with some unusual harmonic effects, thisis impressive music for young bands. Dur: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50To Reach the Summit - Michael Oare
Even at the beginning level, Michael Oare shows that it's possible to provide creative music in a concise and appealing overture format. A stately opening leads to the exciting and energetic main theme. Perfect as a first festivalor contest number. Dur: 1:45 (Grade 1)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99Landscapes - Rossano Galante
Although fairly brief in duration, this exciting overture features plenty of power and musical depth. Originally a work for brass quintet, it wasn't until many years later that the full band version took shape. Perfect as aconcert opener for mature players, this is a dynamic way to showcase your ensemble. Dur: 2:40. Click to view score withrecording.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.95Echoes of Santa Fe - Mark Williams
Hear the streets of Old Santa Fe come alive in this solid original by Mark Williams. Perfect for introducing the dotted eighth-sixteenth rhythm pattern, this fast-slow-fast overture contains brilliant contrasts and strong melodic material that is sure to hold your band's and audience's interest. Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 19. This title is available in SmartMusic.
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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