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£53.50Southern Folk Rhapsody - Michael Sweeney
Featuring some of America's most beloved folk melodies, Michael Sweeney has crafted an emotional and satisfying work for young players. You'll hear recurring strains of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot woven together with Wayfaring Stranger, a sensitive treatment of Steal Away, and a rousing gospel version of Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit. Rich in musicality and strong in general appeal, this will work great for contests as well as casual concerts. Dur: 4:30 (Includes Full Performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99To Soar with Eagles - Michael Sweeney
In this dynamic multi-style overture for band, Michael Sweeney opens with stark percussive hits, brass fanfares, and swirling woodwind effects. A fast tempo and long build follows, using non-traditional harmonies and overlappinglayers of sound, climaxing with a majestic, soaring statement by the entire ensemble. The slower middle section features a solo flute accompanied by rich sonorities and counterlines. The fast tempo returns initiated by thepercussion section and then recurring earlier themes as the pieces drives to a satisfying finish. With variety and pacing, this is a perfect choice for contest or festival. Dur: 5:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Dance of the Spirits - Michael Sweeney
The Native American Cree tribe refer to the aurora borealis (or northern lights) as the dance of the spirits. Using a variety of unusual sounds and effects, quickly changing textures and surprises, Michael Sweeney has created amusical impression of this phenomenon's stunning beauty and unpredictable nature. An exciting and unique addition to the young band repertoire, this will be enjoyable to rehearse and perform. (Grade 2.5) Dur: c. 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Equinox - Michael Sweeney
Written in one tempo, this outstanding piece contrasts timbres and dynamics between the brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The themes are rhythmic and the percussion writing is creative and interesting. Another winner from Michael Sweeney.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Port O' Call - Michael Sweeney
Need a lighter, yet well-scored change of pace? Michael Sweeney has styled this Latin flavored composition that fits right in the pocket for young bands. It features plenty of percussion to keep your players busy along with appealing Latin rhythms for the entire ensemble. Dur: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Silverbrook - Michael Sweeney
Rarely does a Grade 2 composition contain as much musical depth and variety as this powerhouse from the pen of Michael Sweeney. The impressive opening strains lead to a fast-paced ostinato accompanying an explosive melody in thetrumpets. After a delicate lyric section, the fast pace returns and the piece drives to a powerful finish. Dur: 4:25 (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Lament and Tribal Dances - Michael Sweeney
Commissioned by the Iowa Bandmasters Association, this dynamic work from Michael Sweeney is written in three contrasting sections. The opening Lament features a plaintive horn melody and expansive harmonies. The mood then shifts to an intensely rhythmic dance using an unusual modal scale. In the final section, the flutes switch to recorders and a driving percussion ostinato figure helps propel this magnificent piece to a dramatic ending. A rewarding and satisfying work from one of today's best composers for young bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£195.00Mass, Suite from (Brass Quintet with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bernstein, Leonard - Sweeney, Michael
Bernstein's Mass is a monumental 90-minute work, written in 1971 for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. In this suite commissioned by the Canadian Brass and the Eastman Wind Ensemble, arranger Michael Sweeney focuses on a select number of movements, often using the brass quintet to represent the vocal lines found in the original. The striking and beautiful work includes Alleluia, Sanctus, the well-known A Simple Song, Agnus Dei, Offertory and Almighty Father. Although scored for brass quintet and wind ensemble, ample cues are provided to allow this to be performed by a wind ensemble or symphonic band alone. Duration: 15.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Sleepsong (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Graham & Lovland - Sweeney, Michael
From the composers of You Raise Me Up, this tender ballad is filled with a range of emotions in the form of a lullaby from a parent to a grown child embarking on a life all their own. Michael Sweeney retains the soothing beauty of the original melody while exploring a rich variety of textures and moods, giving full expression to the feelings that inspired the lyric.Duration: 4.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50The Lost Lady (Dance Song from Lincolnshire Posy) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Grainger, Percy Aldridge - Sweeney, Michael
The final movement of Percy Grainger's masterwork Lincolnshire Posy is arranged here for younger bands with reduced instrumentation. Similar to his earlier adaptation of "Horkstow Grange", Michael Sweeney carefully maintains the structural and harmonic integrity of the original while providing an authentic-sounding version at an easy level. Certain to become a "must have" for the young band repertoire. Duration: 2.50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days