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£72.99On to the Next Frontier - Richard L. Saucedo
Richard's exciting overture captures feelings of adventure and daring as we look towards a new frontier and flourishing future. The percussion section is featured at the start, as layers of patterns build up to a vibrant full bandstatement of the main theme. The lyric middle section features short solos for clarinet and trumpet accompanied by lush background harmonies from the ensemble. The fast pace returns introduced by a playful baritone sax solofollowed by a full band recap of the opening theme and a rousing finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Northwest Odyssey - Richard L. Saucedo
Combining a driving and rhythmic pulse, carefully paced mixed meters, and full band passages interspersed with percussion feature spots, Northwest Odyssey provides a rewarding and dynamic experience for young players. A brief slow middle section features a dialogue between three soloists (Clarinet, Flute, Alto Sax) before returning to the opening fast pace and exciting finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Hudson River Run - Michael Sweeney
Suggesting an exciting boat race on the majestic Hudson River, this energy-filled work features an underlying 8th-note pulse and a dynamic percussion score. Even given the concise nature of the piece, a variety of textures and styles are used and the melodic elements are passed around to all sections of the band. As an added bonus, parts are included for beginning players, allowing this to be used with a multi-level mass band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Variations on a Celtic Tune (Mo Ghile Mear) - Michael Oare
The poignant lament Mo Chile Mear (My Gallant Hero) was authored after the defeat of the Scots and their Celtic allies at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, ending dreams of independence from English rule. Michael's emotional setting opens with a flute solo then builds gradually as layers of instrumental groups are added. The piece shifts to a lilting 6/8 style, propelled by the percussion section, and culminates in a majestic statement by the entire ensemble.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50The Blue Iguana - Robert Longfield
Here is a solid teaching piece for beginning bands featuring an infectious rhythmic groove and a contemporary Latin feel. The tuneful melody is passed around to all sections, and the percussion section is featured throughout. The First Concepts Series features simplified instrumentations, unison bass lines, optional advanced snare drum parts, and optional piano accompaniments.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Cool Moose - Francois Dorion
Although usually calm and peaceful, the moose can also be fast and aggressive, and is most certainly a cool beast! With an industrial rock feel, Cool Moose features simple tutti rhythms and lots of fun variety for the percussion section. The First Concepts Series features simplified instrumentations, unison bass lines, optional advanced snare drum parts, and optional piano accompaniments.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Above and Beyond - Robert Buckley
Written as a celebratory piece, Above and Beyond is a stirring overture that explodes with energy and enthusiasm - a tribute to the quest for the extraordinary and the desire to do more than is required. Built around threedistinct themes which are organically developed, the work contains powerful and triumphant melodies, driving percussion, dynamic contrasts and a marvelous cantabile. This exhilarating concert opener exemplifies joy and spirit.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Celtic Air and Dance No. 5
Continuing the popular format of previous Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second year players opens with the tender Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment combines two popular Irish polkas with the melodiesskillfully traded between various sections of the band. Perfect for teaching both legato and detached styles, and also keeping the percussion engaged.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£81.80Quando, Quando, Quando - Tony Reins
The song was originally with Italian lyrics, recorded by Tony Renis and Emilio Pericoli in 1962. American entertainer Pat Boone recorded the song the same year, with English lyrics; "Tell Me When Will You Be Mine". The song is one of the best-selling singles of all time. It has been used by many artists and in many different arrangements, including Engelbert Humperdinck in 1968, Connie Francis in 1963, Michael Bubl in 2005. "Quando, Quando, Quando" is arranged in a samba rhythm style, and gives an opportunity to add some Latin hand percussion to the group, such as Chocalho (shaker), Cabasa, Tamborim (Hand Drum), Agogo bells, etc.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.70
Makalaka Boom! - Haakon Esplo
With rock beats and fun rhythms you can let the young musicians have fun in this simple and captivating rock song! It has challenges and small solo parts in all parts, including percussion, and allows you to add your own improvisations if you want. You can repeat sections, especially after measure 14, and give individual musicians the task to create small solo motifs or to be creative in other ways.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days