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£57.50Due North (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Composed for a band festival in Duluth, MN, and suggesting perhaps an exciting downhill ski run or possibly a snowmobile chase through the woods, Due North is a fast-paced overture written entirely in a single tempo. Along the way, various moods are suggested as themes and musical ideas are passed from section to section. The percussion section provides a driving, rhythmic pulse throughout.Duration: 3:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50The Forge of Vulcan (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
With powerful melodies, a contrasting lyric middle section, and percussion using trash cans, Michael's popular work from 1997 has become a staple for the middle school level. Here is a version adapted for the Flex-Band format which allows small or incomplete ensembles the opportunity to enjoy this exciting piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Brave, Music from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Doyle, Patrick - Sweeney, Michael
Here are the main themes from the popular Disney/Pixar movie Brave in a concise and easy to learn setting for very young players. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal timeIncludes:Legends are LessonsMerida's Home
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Last Full Measure (A Gettysburg Remembrance) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, this medley of Civil War-era tunes is cast in a unique and appealing setting for young bands. The Girl I Left Behind Me (tin whistles are optional), When Johnny Comes Marching Home and the tender Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier express longing and hope for loved ones far away. In contrast, Battle Cry of Freedom and Battle Hymn of the Republic inspire feelings of patriotic resolve and courage. A rousingly effective work!Duration: 5:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Dansbury Run (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Michael's energetic overture provides mature and dynamic sounds at a very attainable and easy to learn level. Combining full band unison statements along with some unusual harmonic effects, this is impressive music for young bands.Duration: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Mambo (from West Side Story) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bernstein, Leonard - Sweeney, Michael
From one of the greatest musicals of all time, here is Bernstein's ever-popular Mambo in a carefully adapted and edited version that reduces some of the extreme technical demands of the original. This arrangement is notated in cut time for ease of reading and is scored a third lower. However, none of the authenticity or energy has been altered, resulting in a stunning showcase for concert or festival, or even an encore.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Sawdust City Celebration (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Commissioned by the Oshkosh (nickname Sawdust City) Area Community Band for their 25th anniversary, Sawdust City Celebration presents varied and creative settings of early American folk tunes commonly heard during Wisconsin's pioneer days. With styles ranging from dramatic and powerful to lighthearted and lyrical, this is a rich-sounding and impressive work for the concert stage.Duration: 6.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Earth and Sky (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
The Native American Omaha Tribe believed in an inseparable union between earth and sky. Commissioned for the Nebraska All-State 8th Grade Band, Michael Sweeney's Earth and Sky celebrates this ideal with a balance of woodwind motifs and delicate textures (sky) contrasted with an underlying percussion ostinato and feature spots (earth). Rich chordal accompaniments and soaring melodies provide continuity and flow in this dynamic work for band.Duration: 6:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Northland Pines (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Carefully using repetitive patterns combined with a unique harmonic treatment and brief lyric section, this work provides musical depth in a framework that is easy to teach.Duration: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Emerald Awakening (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Splashes of colour and striking textures combine with an underlying street beat driving pulse in this joyous overture for band. Throughout, Michael skilfully manipulates melodic and rhythmic fragments as they are developed and passed from section to section. A brief slow section and tender chorale provide a poignant calm before the celebration of rhythm and dance returns for the uplifting conclusion. A rewarding piece that is fun to play!Duration: 5:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days