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£211.80Karneval i Paris - Johan S. Svendsen
Johan Svendsen (1840-1911) composed "Carnival in Paris" in 1872, inspired by the energy and vibrancy of the Parisian carnival celebrations. The piece showcases a variety of moods and orchestral colours, ranging from jubilant and playful sections to more lyrical and elegant passages. It is a lively and colourful work that reflects Svendsen's skill in orchestration and his ability to capture vivid, festive atmospheres in music. In "Carnival in Paris", his Nordic musical roots meet the cosmopolitan influences he encountered while living and working in major European cities. The work has become one of Svendsen's most popular and is frequently performed in concert halls and festivals. About My Transcriptions for Wind Bands Ever since I started playing the clarinet at 8 or 9 years old in the school band "Blveisene" in my hometown of Gjvik, playing transcriptions of orchestral music has been a natural part of the repertoire. In regional bands, Norway's National Youth Band, and during my 10 years in a Military band, I played many such transcriptions. These transcriptions often included handwritten parts, masterfully crafted by colleagues in a time when music notation software didn't exist. Similarly, the scores were often incomplete, typically featuring just a solo clarinet part and condensed score in Bb. The transcriptions also contained parts for instruments like the Eb cornet and multiple tenor horns, but no saxophones, which made them less suitable for modern wind bands. The rise of many skilled Concert Bands and the increasing demands for scores and accessibility made me realize that someone needed to preserve this tradition. The reason I've transcribed these works is to ensure that you can play or conduct a repertoire that I believe has a rightful place in Norwegian Wind Band tradition. These transcriptions are my contribution to preserving some of the unique works in Norwegian music literature. Creating a transcription is a complex task, and I believe the score of "Carnival in Paris" is one of the most intricate I've undertaken. The first part of the process involves entering the entire orchestral score into music notation software. This is time-consuming and requires meticulous work. The next step is to check several editions to see if there are any discrepancies. Mistakes are often found in orchestral material, which can lead to further errors in the transcription. After that, I listen to many different recordings while following along with the score, paying attention to how different conductors emphasize balance and timbre. Gradually, I begin to note down passages I believe will work well for wind bands. One particular challenge in this piece is that the woodwinds and strings operate in the same register. In the original, the tonal difference between the strings and winds helps to clarify the individual musical lines. In the transcription, I've tried to address this by separating the lines, for example through octave adjustments, and highlighting them without compromising other aspects. I've also used some mallet percussion to broaden the tonal palette. There are countless decisions to be made to create a product that will hopefully allow future generations of wind band musicians to play this repertoire. - Stig Nordhagen -
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Me! - Brendon Urie
Originally released in 2019, this Taylor Swift hit has become one of her enduring classics. With its underlying marching percussion style pulse and an upbeat and catchy melody, this is an appealing and effective arrangement for young players.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Disney Around the Bandroom
Cleverly arranged to showcase each instrument on a well-known Disney tune, here's the perfect recruiting tool for your next concert tour of the elementary schools! It's also an entertaining medley for any concert. Includes: A Whole New World (full band), Let It Go (Clarinets), Arabian Nights (Oboe), Beauty and the Beast (Flutes), We Don't Talk About Bruno (Saxes), Remember Me (Trumpets), Can You Feel the Love Tonight (F Horns), You've Got a Friend in Me (Trombones/Baritones), Under the Sea (Percussion), and You're Welcome (bass instruments).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Kingdom Dance (from Tangled) - Alan Menkin
Featured in the classic Disney film Tangled, this Celtic-flavored instrumental has taken on life of its own. Opening with a lively dance in 3/4, the piece then evolves into a spirited jig. As the tempo quickens and the percussion builds, the excitement level increases all the way to the rousing finish. A fun chance of pace.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Point Five - Laura Estes
A perfect opening for a beginning band's first concert! A strong melody, harmony developed through creative voicings, and great percussion scoring that gives the piece momentum. A great culmination of all the concepts players learn by the end of their first year.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99A Jubilant Spirit - Carol Brittin Chambers
Just as the title says, this original work is uplifting and jubilant. Beginning bands will enjoy many opportunities to expand their musicianship, including meter changes, harmonies, reinforcing concert E-flat, and a wide range of dynamics and articulations. Great percussion scoring as well, including a bell solo. A perfect concert opener!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Dark Star - Christina Huss
The low brass and low woodwinds are brought right to the fore in this driving and high-energy original work. Young brass players will have the opportunity to expand their lower range, and lots of great percussion scoring will make this a concert favorite!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99S'vivon! - Laura Estes
This arrangement is a wonderful addition to the holiday repertoire. It has spirit and features a few twists and turns that make it unique. The percussion is featured, including the use of finger cymbals. Your winds will also enjoy the opportunity for rhythmic handclaps that really bring an element of fun to this piece!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Brace for Impact - Christina Huss
A driving and high-intensity work from start to finish. Comfortable ranges along with excellent use of repetition and unison rhythms make this piece highly accessible and will have your young band sounding full and mature. A hot percussion feature adds to the excitement. This high-octane gem is the perfect opener or closer to your concert program!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Buckets Full of Christmas Joy - Larry Clark
Feature your percussion section on such instruments as paint cans, metal trashcans, and metal pipes with this fun, Latin-influenced mashup of holiday favorites. All sections have an opportunity to shine on the melody, and some creative rhythmic tricks will have the players and audience moving in their seats.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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