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£57.00Forza
Forza means strength. This forceful and aggressive piece uses dynamics and articulations to musically depict strength and fortitude. Accents are used for emphatic effect, particularly in the percussion, and the middle andante section offers a contrasting melancholy mood.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£73.00Bull City Fanfare
This exciting opener or closer, easily accessible to most high school or community bands, is named for the "Bull City," Durham, North Carolina. An excellent showcase for each section of the band, the work features moving low brass lines, woodwind counterpoints, and an aggressive horn section. The percussion section is an integral part of composition with extensive use of toms, hand drums, tambourine, and cymbals. A strong option for contest, concert, or community band programming.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00The Gift To Be Simple
This traditional Shaker song is presented with modern harmonies, rhythms, and instrumentation. Using ostinato patterns, long legato lines, and interesting percussion parts, this arrangement offers many interdisciplinary possibilities as well. Folk songs have long been an essential part of the concert band repertoire and this modern approach to a well-known melody can help teach this important style to performers in a new way.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Camelia City March
Written to celebrate the "Camelia City" (Quitman, Georgia), this traditional style march is written in the style of Henry Fillmore. Starting with a light, happy woodwind melody with simple flourishes in the low brass, the march then moves through dynamic changes before a trio that features low clarinets and euphonium with a unique woodblock percussion accompaniment. Ending with a return to brass flourishes, this classic march is perfect for learning the traditional musical form.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00The Fledgling
A bird is considered to have fledged at the time when its wing muscles and feathers are sufficiently developed for flight. Musically depicting this stage of life by taking a simple theme and developing it through increasing energy and compositional voice layering, this piece for young bands has flowing woodwind lines, exciting countermelodies, and interesting rhythmic challenges. Multiple percussion parts will keep your performers interested. A great choice for concert and contest or as a concert opener or closer.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00Serenata
Suitable for performance after one year of instruction, this Latin-flavored dance is an excellent study in independent playing for young bands. With steady percussion, bass staccato articulations, clarinet and horn ostinatos, and muted trumpets, there are many teaching moments presented. A contrasting middle section lets your band focus on smooth articulations and alternating melodic lines. Program this for a lighter moment in your concert that also helps students learn important musical concepts.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00Honor Bound
Honor Bound is to be obligated by one's own code of conduct to do what is ethically right. This is often referenced in the military, but applies equally to our everyday conduct. This traditional military style march represents the dignity and worth of the individual. This is accomplished by featuring all sections at some point: a percussion introduction and interlude, trumpet fanfare, low brass melody, and woodwind lead. The notated dynamics are essential for musical contrast and the tempo can be adjusted according to student skill levels. Perfect to teach march form, this composition is also suitable for patriotic celebrations or as a last-minute selection for more advanced bands.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00The Yellow Moon
When the moon appears orange or yellow, it simply means we are seeing it through more layers of the atmosphere. This lyrical composition set in the accessible key of concert B-flat uses multiple musical layers to create a musical impression of the moon's appearance. Gentle percussion and small dissonant moments offer the opportunity to learn rubato phrasing. Some tempo variations help create a mysterious mood and approachable instrumental ranges allow performers to focus on creating emotional moments with a beautiful performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00Call of the Ancient Clans
This piece takes players back to ancient times, when neighboring tribes would communicate by way of rhythm instruments. With an interesting, pulsating rhythm and catchy woodwind lines, the engaging music gives students the opportunity to create fun musical moments. Notes generally fall within the first year range, but also provide a good challenge with first clarinets going over the break a few times. Dynamic contrasts, interesting percussion parts, and many exciting moments offer an exciting concert finale.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£41.00Synergize!
The word synergize means to combine or coordinate the activity of two or more agents to produce a joint effort that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. Using a low brass groove with simple countermelodies above, this piece musically portrays that concept. Simple syncopation and dissonances introduce these concepts in a fun and interesting way. This exciting piece for younger players also features a short percussion break that allows the section shine. Program this for easy success at contest or for an entertaining concert selection.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days