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£75.00While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Willcocks, David - Noble, Paul
While shepherds watched their flocks is a Christmas carol describing the Annunciation to the Shepherds, with words attributed to Irish hymnist, lyricist and England's Poet Laureate Nahum Tate. The exact date of Tate's composition is not known, but the words appeared in Tate and Nicholas Brady's 1700 supplement to their New Version of the Psalms of David of 1696. It was the only Christmas hymn authorised to be sung by the Anglican Church; before 1700 only the Psalms of David were permitted to be sung. In the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries, the standard hymn tune of While shepherds watched is Winchester Old (initially simply Winchester), originally published in Este's psalter The Whole Book of Psalmes from 1592. This arrangement represents one in the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with David Willcocks' Carols for Choirs.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£51.50A Festival Chime (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Holst, Gustav - Wagner, Douglas E.
The third movement of Opus 34 (Three Festival Choruses), which Gustav Holst penned in 1916, was originally scored for chorus with piano, orchestra, or military band. The easily recognized melody is a nineteenth century Welsh ballad, known to most as the hymn tune "St. Denio," set to the words of English poet, Clifford Bax. In 3/4, this characteristically delightful Holst theme has been freely arranged to incorporate elements of his original score with additional material included to heighten musical interest for contemporary concert bands and audiences alike. As the title implies, chimes are an integral part of this arrangement; however, there are alternate options provided in the program notes if a suitable instrument is unavailable. This musical setting is complete with a variety of teaching and performance opportunities and a perfect fit for beginning concert bands. Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£115.00To Set the Darkness Echoing (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wilson, Dana
This intriguing composition, marked by its innovative sounds and haunting orchestration, is a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. The composer's intent was to capture the way Dr. King inspired profound change by leading us to see how we, not others, were behaving - and thus "set the darkness echoing," according to the words of poet Seamus Heaney. This dramatic and thought-provoking piece will truly inspire. Duration: 8:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.00Carried on the Wings of Hope (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wagner, Douglas E.
Inspired by the poet, Joseph Addison, who's words tell us that the Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. Establishing four-bar phrasing and developing sensitivity to balance, this work makes an excellent introduction to ballad-style playing.Duration: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Rock, River, Tree (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Drawing inspiration from American poet Maya Angelou's inspirational poem On the Pulse of Morning, this unique work for band offers challenges and rewards for young players. Using the imagery of a rock, a river, a tree, Angelou challenges us all to work for unity and peace. The music ranges from an energetic percussive pulse (rock) that utilises plastic buckets played throughout the ensemble, to a flowing chorale theme (river) that's heard near the beginning and again at the end. Throughout, the piece grows and intensifies (tree) as various musical elements are combined and varied. Dramatic music with important cross-curricular opportunities!Duration: 4:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£77.50Sky Bound (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Stalter, Todd
Inspired by a poem by the ancient Persian poet Rumi: Love calls, everywhere and always. We are sky bound. Are you coming? The imagery of ascension is evident in the rising musical motives, and the energy and drive of the music concludes with an affirmation of hope.Duration: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£102.99Variations on an Austrian Folksong (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Oswald, Gerald
Hot off the press! Composer Gerald Oswald bases this new work on an old Austrian folksong, O du lieber Augustin! The Augustin in questions is a ballad singer and an ad lib poet who apparently wrote this folksong about himself. His grim sense of humour and his attitude towards life, that humour can get you through anything, are readily apparent in this new piece. Gerald Oswald's Variations on an Austrian Folk Song received top honours at the 2010 Austrian Composition Contest.Duration: 6:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£141.99Valerius Variations (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Dutch composer, artist and poet Adriaen Valerius is mostly remembered today for his collection of 79 songs for voice and lute or cittern, published posthumously in 1626. Philip Sparke has taken one melody from this collection that tells of the War of Independence with Spain. The beautiful slow melody is followed by a series of lively variations to form an extremely entertaining piece that will bring great joy to all who perform and listen to it.Duration: 8:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99Sleep (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Whitacre, Eric
From composer Eric Whitacre comes the lush and achingly beautiful Sleep. Commissioned by the Big East Consortium, this haunting chorale begins softly and slowly blossoms to a powerful climax. Can also be performed with optional SATB chorus, with original text by celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri. Duration: 5:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£36.95Tis the Last Rose of Summer (Vocal Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Stevenson & Moore - Wiffin, Rob
The Irish poet Thomas Moore wrote the poem The Last Rose of Summer in 1805. It was set to music by Sir John Stevenson and the song first appeared in published form in 1813 in A Section of Irish Melodies. This arrangement was programmed in the RAF Massed Bands Tour 1996 and recorded on Festival of Music 1996 Polyphonic QPRM 125D. Duration: 3
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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