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£75.00Once in Royal David's City (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Willcocks
Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848 in her hymnbook Hymns for Little Children. A year later, the English organist Henry John Gauntlett discovered the poem and set it to music. According to The New Oxford Book of Carols, the text was conceived by Cecil Alexander after overhearing a group of her god children complaining about the dreariness of the catechism. Cecil masterfully took doctrines from the Apostle's Creed and simplified them for her hymns. Cecil wrote about 400 hymns in her lifetime, among which are All things bright and beautiful and There Is a Green Hill Far Away. She used the money for charitable purposes, and was a tireless advocate (and visitor) of the poor and sick. Henry John Gauntlett had spent the first half of his career as a lawyer before abandoning his practice to pursue music. He served as the organist at a number of leading London churches. Gauntlett was a prolific writer and is said to have composed over 1000 hymn tunes. He made tremendous contributions to the world of music, even inventing mechanical improvements to the organ. As a result, he was praised by the famous Felix Mendelssohn and was awarded an honorary doctorate in music from the Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1919, Arthur Henry Mann, organist at King's College (1876-1929), introduced an arrangement of Once in Royal David's City as the processional hymn for the service. In his version, the first stanza is sung unaccompanied by a boy chorister. The choir and then the congregation join in with the organ on succeeding stanzas. This has been the tradition ever since. It is a great honor to be the boy chosen to sing the opening solo--a voice heard literally around the world. In this arrangement for band accompaniment, the first five verses may be performed as directed by the conductor, with different groupings of instruments for each verse, i.e., Vs.1, A cappella; Vs. 2, Fl., Oboe, E.H., Bsns; Vs. 3 Cl., Saxes; Vs. 4, Brass; Vs. 5, All, and Vs. 6 as written with featured descant. This arrangement is one of the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with the David Willcocks Carols for Choir, Book 2 (#31).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95DANCING AND DRUMMING (Central Band of the Royal Air Force) (CD)
The Central Band of the Royal Air Force, conducted by Wing Commander Rob Wiffin.Includes: Dancing and Drumming (Susato/Bertoff); Ovation (Martin Ellerby); Night and Day (Cole Porter); Pineapple Poll (Sullivan/Mackerras);St. Louis Blues (W.C. Handy); Minstrel Boy/Toss the Feathers (arr. Wiffin); Merry Wives of Windsor (Nicolai/Godfrey); Woodchoppers Ball (Bishop & Herman); Marsch (Marcel Wengler); Tiptoe Tune (Irwin Bertoff); Duel of the Fates (John Williams); Royal Hunt of the Sun (Martin Ellerby); Music of the Night (Lloyd Webber, Hart & Stilgoe); Semper Fidelis (Sousa); Bolero (Ravel)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95LEGACY OF DREAMS (Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra) (CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.18 Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra conducted by Clark Rundell and Mark Heron.Includes:Prelude to Comedy (Gordon Jacob)A Liverpool Overture (Tom Moss)A Soliloquy for Solferino (Martin Ellerby)Earthrise (Concerto for Band)(Nigel Clarke)Legacy of Dreams (Stephen Richardson)High Spirits (Rob Wiffin)Elegy for Checkpoint Charlie (Martin Ellerby) - Alto Saxophone Soloist: Michael JacksonIt Came Upon a Midnight Clear (arr. Duncan Stubbs)Commemorations (Martin Ellerby) containing the movements: Fanfare and Royal Procession; Hougoumont (March in Memoriam); Jacob the Goose (Scherzando Militaire); Elegy 1944 (Anthem for a Regiment) - Trumpet Soloist: Katherine Curlett; Blue, Red, Blue March (Marchi in Celebration).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.95The Music for the Royal Fireworks (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Handel, George Frideric - Wiffin, Rob
This complete arrangement of The Music for the Royal Fireworks was made in January 2017 at the request of Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Roberts, Senior Director of Music of the Household Division. I tried to make the version as close to the original as possible while arranging it to work for modern symphonic band. Although tempting, I did not want to ?€arrange?€ it too much, certainly not as much as the familiar Hamilton Harty arrangements. Consequently I kept the whole work in the same key of B flat, either major or minor, and made a few logical adjustments for the lower key and the technical facility of modern instruments. I have added a few apposite dynamics and articulations. I have also notated the music in the appropriate ?€French?€ style, writing out the double-dotted figures, especially in the Overture. In doing this I have gone further than the limited suggestions in the Eulenburg edition and taken account of the expertise of exponents of ?€Historically Informed Performance?€. The instrumentation is for full band but would work without trombones and saxophones and, to a lesser extent, flutes; clarinets though, are essential.Duration: c. 20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Once in Royal David's City (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hodges, Steve
Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848. This setting for young band augments the beautiful melody with textural contrasts and flowing countermelodies, leaving the seasonal feelings of peace and joy.Duration: 3.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95Star with Royal Beauty Bright (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bullock, Jack
The inspiration for this festive ballad, "We Three Kings" is the traditional carol which relates the magical, bright star in the sky and its meaning for celebration. Scored in a grandiose ballad style, Star With Royal Beauty Bright will certainly be the highlight on your Christmas concert.Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Knights of the Royal Realm (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
With a British flair and grandiose-style, this original march incorporates two distinct themes. Robert W. Smith explains that "Knights of the Royal Realm" was inspired by the musical life and talents of Sir Vivian Dunn, a British conductor of international acclaim. Sir Vivian's stately manner and warm personality left a lasting impression on him as a young composer. Mr. Smith pays tribute to those lasting memories and Sir Vivian's impact on the American band movement through this charming march for the concert band. Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.95A Royal Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael
Here's a tasteful combination of "We Three Kings of Orient Are" and "Good King Wenceslas." Michael Story's newest holiday masterpiece, A Royal Christmas, is a deliciously regal addition to your beginners' very first holiday concert. Duration: 1:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.95Royal Pageant (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - O'Reilly, John
The pageantry of a royal tournament is evoked in this exciting original composition by John O'Reilly. Stark dissonances and prominent percussion solos contrast with grandiose melodies, creating a first-year band piece that will inspire and stimulate young musicians. Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£23.00Festival Royale (from Music for the Royal Fireworks) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Handel, George Frideric - Schaeffer, Don
Full-scored arrangement of a well-known theme from, Music for the Royal Fireworks. Carefully crafted and maintains the spirit of the Baroque era.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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