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£54.99Heritage Trail - John Moss
With undertones of patriotic sentiment and historic pride, this marvelous overture from John Moss presents a wealth of musical themes. The gentle opening features the woodwinds and then the main theme is stated first by thetrumpets. Expertly scored for younger groups so that every section of the band has interesting parts. Very effective writing!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50A Celebration of Praise
From the opening sounds of the drums, A Celebration of Praise will dramatically take both musicians and audience members on an inspiring and greatly satisfying musical journey. Noted composer James Swearingen has majestically created a young band setting of the popular hymn For The Beauty of The Earth. Well-suited as a concert opener, this outstanding work features solid scoring techniques for beginning players as well as challenging but playable parts for the percussion section. (Grade 1.5)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.991861 - Jonathan Newman
1861 is a lyric hymn/fantasia for young concert bands, based on the beautiful 19th century Anglican hymn Lead Me, Lord (written in 1861 by Charles Sebastian Wesley). The hymn itself features a gorgeous melodic line over biting harmonies and striking counterpoint, and provides the pillars for this work. First is a soloistic treatment, followed with a dramatic full band tutti, and finally a section of evocative humming. Throughout are unique textures and colorful improvisitory accompaniments.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Barrelhouse Blues
Discovery Plus - Grade 2 Here is a delightful Dixie-style piece that features a small combo of clarinet, trumpet, tenor sax, trombone and tuba alternating with statements by the full band. Also included is a stop-time section featuring the percussion. Sure to be an audience pleasing addition to any light concert program.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Dunharrow Overture - Reber Clark
Technical demands are limited without sacrificing excitement and energy in this concert work. The allegro vivo opening features dynamic rhythmic figures that pyramid throughout the band leading to a delicate and lyrical middle section. The close is a repeat of the opening figures that drive to a breathtaking finish. An excellent piece with appeal for both performer and audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Inscriptions For Band - Claude T. Smith
The opening features the brass section in a minor mode, chorale-like and very dramatic. The harmonic stress set forth in the opening is soon released with a lyrical trumpet melody, punctuated bass line and a rhythmic woodwind accompaniment. The development of the melody continues with different accompaniment patterns. This is a dramatic and energetic overture that should be in every school library.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Highlands Of Monroney - David Gorham
A two-movement work dedicated to the legendary band director, Paul Enix, from Midwest City, Oklahoma, Gorhams new composition opens with a beautiful lyrical section that features the rich, full sonorities of the woodwind choir. The contrasting second movement is in the style of a gigue, with lilting, catchy rhythms. This very musical piece will be an excellent contest or festival selection.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Blazing Bugles - Robert E. Foster Jr.
Blazing Bugles features the trumpet section, with tuneful melodies that are based on traditional bugle calls. The trumpets start with a wake-up call that leads us into a rollicking selection that is fun for the band as well as for the audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Missouri River Celebration - Larry MacTaggart
Commissioned by the Nebraska City High School Band (Greg Olsen, director), Missouri River Celebration depicts the spirit of the bustling frontier town of Nebraska City, Nebraska, an important stop along the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The work features an exciting opening theme full of rhythmic vigor followed by a lyrical middle section featuring a solo alto sax. The overture then returns energetically to create a rousing conclusion and a fitting tribute to the spirit of adventurous times long ago.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50The Exultant Heart - Jess Turner
The Exultant Heart is the winner of the NBA/Merrill Jones Composition Contest and is nothing short of remarkable. The hauntingly beautiful opening is followed by a joyful middle section that features a lively dance, alluding to a rustic wedding dance complete with drum and tambourine. The first theme then returns in a choral-like setting as the dance rhythm continues, gradually settling down to a return of the opening mood while chimes improvise like church bells fading in the distance. Absolutely spellbinding!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days