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Fairy Tail Suite - Tsutomu Tajima
This work was complete in January 2013 to commemoration the 50th anniversary of the Iwate Prefecture Band Association. Conditions at the request were as follows:1: Does not have to be particularly relating to Iwate. It should be something that would be widely familiar to the whole country. 2: Should suit the contest piece requirements. 3: Must be a song that can be used at a graduation ceremony for student procession and recessional.4: Must include vocal parts with a beautiful melody.5: Must be a march.6: Must be a song that would be loved by many.They are difficult requests. I hope to satisfy at least one of them.We selected Yanagida Kunio's book "Tono Monogatari" as the cornerstone of the work, chose four stories that fit the image, and stuck close to the source of the story. Then, "prelude music" was added, making it a suite consisting of five movements.I. "Prelude" What kind of story will it be? An exciting opening expresses such a feeling.II. "Zashikiwarashi" Spirit that brings good fortune and wealth. It appears at midnight and makes mischief, something silly, not serious. Zashikiwarashi moves quickly, dances, plays its games, hiding and reappearing often. These characteristics are considered cute and the music depicts such a mischievous Zashikiwasi.III. "Oshirasama" A girl and her horse love each other. Her father forbids this, and kills the horse. The beautiful daughter clings to the horse and cries. Eventually, the daughter and the horse rise to heaven, slowly and gradually, remembering former happy days. The music captures this ascension to heaven.IV. "Yamanba (Mountain witch)" Run away, run away, its chasing, still chasing. Run away, and still chasing. The girls hides. Yamanba searches. It keeps chasing, endlessly, following her everywhere. Chasing, chasing, and finally... Seriously and comically depicting the chase situation in fugue style.V. "Kappa" Staring into the distance. It looks gallant. What is it looking at? Staring beyond the mountain? Perhaps it is longing for hope and happiness. This is an homage, a march, and cheering song for Kappa who never gives up and embraces dreams and hope.It is my wish that many people become familiar with this song.(2013.3.31 Tsushima Tashima)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£112.50
Vigor - Sean O'Loughlin
Full of spirit and life, this expansive work features marvelous dialogue among the sections of the band. Somewhat Coplandesque in style, it has vigorous percussion parts that add lots of punch! This is an especially effective concert opener!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£140.50
Unforgotten Friends - Sean O'Loughlin
Unforgotten Friends is a three-movement work for wind ensemble celebrating the human spirit and that which causes people to respond to adversity with acts offeravery, selflessness, compassion and generosity. It is a magnum opus for composer Sean O'Loughlin.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Natya
Broaden the horizons of your students with music inspired from India and used as the basis of this effective new concert band work. Your students get the opportunity to vocalize syllables in an authentic manner for this style of music. Kevin Mixon has gained a following for his skills in writing multicultural band music while keeping the authenticity of the music intact. Your students will truly feel the spirit of Natya, a Sanskrit word meaning dance and/or drama, as the two are inextricably linked in much of Indian tradition.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50
Canterbury Coronation - James Curnow
On June 2 1953 the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place following a ritual that has been used since 750 AD. Since Canterbury is the ancient religious centre of Great Britain the Archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Church of England, has presided over the coronation ceremonies of rulers of England for many generations. Canterbury Coronation seeks to capture both the ancient solemnity and the spirit of celebration that is inherent in a coronation and its accompanying ceremonies.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.50
Christmas Trilogy - Elliot Del Borgo
Here's a solidly sparkling medley that's just what you need for your holiday concert! Hark, The Herald Angels Sing; Away In A Manger and Deck The Halls are presented in a traditionally styled offering that captures the spirit of this joyous season.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£116.99
Full Spectrum - James L. Hosay
Full Spectrum attempts to capture the beautiful spirit and diversity of Washington, D.C. Varying meter, complex and countering rhythms, percussion instruments of various ethnic origins, and authentic international rhythmic groovcs are all combined by James Hosay to portray the vast diversity of one of the world's great cities
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£122.50
Down From The Shimmering Sky - James Curnow
A concert "centerpiece", this major work from James Curnow explores the spiritual perspectives of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest in North America. The five movements investigate the "Cosmos" and its four "Worlds". With such complete contrasts as "The Undersea World" and the ceremonial dance in "The Mortal World", an authentic First Nations melody in "The Spirit World" and the ethos of "The Sky World", the wonders are many. Your performance of "Down From The Shimmering Sky" will be meaningful and memorable for musicians and audience alike. This is a landmark piece for concert band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
George Washington Suite - Mike Hannickel
History! Introduce a bit of good old early-Americana to your audiences this year. GEORGE WASHINGTON SUITE is made up of three tunes known to have been composed for (or about) George and Martha Washington in their own time. Probably the best known of the three is the first movement, WASHINGTON'S GRAND MARCH, which is believed to have been written by Francis Hopkinson. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The second movement has the delightful title "Fancy Menuit with figure Dance by Two young Ladies in the presance of Mrs. Washington in 1792. Phila." sic (The quaint original spellings and capitalizations are preserved here for historical interest.) A fife-and-drum style arrangement of the BRANDYWINE QUICKSTEP completes this early American triptych.The stately and moderate tempos that fit the music of this era so well also ensure that the arrangements remain accessible to young bands. Add some good old early-American spirit to your upcoming performance with GEORGE WASHINGTON SUITE!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Rise Up Shepherd - Stephen Bulla
No one brings "jazzy" styles to the concert band better than Stephen Bulla! Your band will go crazy over this swingin' holiday treat! Rise Up Shepherd also makes a great "encore" closer for School bands that normally play harder music, simply because it's so much fun. The melody is passed all around the band letting everyone get a chance to "swing" into the Christmas spirit.The exuberant joy is infectious.Irresistible!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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