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£62.95Bahumba - Peter Sciaino
"Bahumba" is a nonsense word but a no-nonsense selection for concert band. The word stems from a sound composer Peter Sciaino heard coming from an idling car. The engine, clearly having issues, had an "uneven" gate or pulse. He mindlessly heard the word "Bahumba" within the sounds emerging from the struggling motor. Just like an engine, an ensemble can attain a smooth groove even if "uneven" in terms of pulse. While the percussionists are often asked to provide this groove under the melodic lines, they ultimately break out with a feature that essentially places a percussion ensemble within the context of a concert band piece. (2:43).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95Bandwidth - Vince Gassi
"Bandwidth," according to Webster's Dictionary, is the maximum data transfer rate of an electronic communications system. In Bandwidth by Vince Gassi, waves of sound and rhythmic energy (1.21 gigawatts to be exact) are transferred to you and your audiences. Right from the first measure this piece will power on and power you up. Syncopated figures contrast with legato lines while the momentum build throughout. Not too complicated, just fun to play and easy to listen to. (2:14)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Awesome Sauce - Scott Watson
You're cool, likeable, and confident. You don't walk, you strut. When you enter a party, a hush falls over the room and heads turn because you have a certain "je ne sais quoi!" People say you're "the bee's knees" and "the cat's meow." You're Awesome Sauce and this piece is the soundtrack of your life! With its fun, blues-like melody and cool rock beat, Awesome Sauce by Scott Watson is sure to be a player favorite. The limited chromaticism, accessible jazz-esque rhythms, and style-important articulations offer excellent teaching moments for the director. (2:57) Awesome Sauce correlates to Book 1, Level 6 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£159.99Traversada - Oliver Waespi
The crossing of a mountain pass is called traversada in Romansh. Such a crossing bears uncertainties and dangers, but also hope and new opportunities. Whoever sets out for a traversada is leaving behind what's familiar in the quest for new places and people. The piece Traversada, based on a Romansh song about farewell and uncertain reunion, musically depics such a journey. At the offset, off-stage soloists introduce fragments of the melody after which a dramatic narrative unfolds. An intense musical shift leads to a calm section, featuring the original melody in pulsating, muted sound colours. Towards the end, the whole structure is gradually rebuilt andleads to an exuberant ending, where the vibrant melodic motifs reemerge.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.50
Herald! - Carl Strommen
Scored for younger bands, Carl Strommen's Herald is a rousing march/fanfare. For maximum effect and richness of sound, the piece was written for full ensemble (except for meas. 27-26). Students will enjoy the regal nature of this piece and will feel as though they are playing above their experience level.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99Tattoo - Eric Ewazen
Tattoo is the stirring Finale of Legacy, commissioned for the bicentennial celebration of West Point. The opening theme is based on the bugle call which signals a return to quarters at day's end. The score includes antiphonal effects with optional offstage Bugles and field Drum, creating an authentic military sound. The old West Point song Benny Havens leads into the reemerging Tattoo theme, now answered by other Bugle calls, bringing the work to a rousing conclusion. Dur: 6:00.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Shenandoah
A beautiful setting of this famous melody! It begins with a solo or soli for any instrument(s), then flows in and out of various textures, building to a dramatic finale. Very effective in helping smaller bands sound full and mature. An excellent choice to help develop blend, balance, intonation, and lyrical playing. An excellent contest selection, or perfect as a daily warm-up. Your students will ask to play "Shenandoah" every day!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99Horace's Bag - Pete McGuinness
Pete has captured a funky groove that is reminiscent of the great Horace Silver writing in the 1960's. This classic chart has a touch of R & B built in and is very playable. A great bluesy sound but not blues changes. Includes an optional flute part. Your students and audiences will love this great chart!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99Cross Talk - Joe Schaefer
A medium tempo swinger featuring plenty of call and response hence the title "Cross Talk." A must for your library as it presents the classic big band jazz sound with the emphasis on call & response. Includes written jazz solos with plenty of solid ensemble and straight ahead writing. Includes an optional flute part. Very Nice!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.50Celebration and Tribute - James Swearingen
After performing this work, you'll want to add it to the extended list of dramatic and impactful works that composer James Swearingen has successfully created. His writing style touches upon a variety of musical emotions that are always powerful with regards to their effect on the musicians and audience alike. In addition, his ability to orchestrate will add to the ensemble's desire to sound their absolute best. Very Impressive!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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