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£42.50Malaguea
Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) Taking a more traditional Spanish approach to this well-known tune, Michael Sweeney uses a 3/4 key signature throughout, active percussion writing and solid scoring to create thisexciting yet easy-to-play arrangement. (1:45)
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£47.50Gates of Orion - Michael Sweeney
This powerful work for beginning players is written entirely in one tempo in the style of an extended fanfare. Appropriate for use at contests or festivals, this will make your band sound great with limited rehearsal time. (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£57.50Prelude And Pursuit - Michael Sweeney
John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor Band, Prelude and Pursuit paystribute to this important composition and its North Carolina connection. A haunting chant-like theme played by the clarinets sets the tone for the slow section. Similar to Chance's work, the fast section begins with percussioninstruments introducing thematic elements later picked up and developed by the winds. Intensifying rhythmic elements, as well as carefully controlled random playing effects, contribute to an overall sense of excitement andanticipation. Themes are woven throughout various sections of the band before the opening chant motif makes a brief dramatic appearance near the end. A great teaching tool for young players, Prelude and Pursuit also provides arewarding performance experience. Dur: 4:50
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£53.50Mystic Dance - Michael Sweeney
A bold, adventuresome overture for developing bands. Features an optional djembe drum in the percussion section.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£72.99Jovian Farewell - Michael Sweeney
Jovian Farewell is a carefully paced memorial work, with the title referring to the planet Jupiter and the music incorporating the famous chorale by Gustav Holst. The familiar melody is hinted at early, then developed through a series of layers and phases with building intensity. The full chorale emerges near the end, then tapers peacefully to a tender close. Dur: ca. 3:50
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£42.50Celtic Air and Dance No. 4 - Michael Sweeney
Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this effective work for second year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment features the familiar tune I'll Tell Me Ma with themelody traded around the band and an exciting finish. Dur: 2:50
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£38.50March of the Romans - Michael Sweeney
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) It's hard to believe that this impressive piece for beginners uses nothing faster than quarter notes (a few 8th notes in percussion)! Michael cleverly uses the sound of stomping feet and bold harmonies creating an effect that sounds harder than it really is.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£57.50John Williams: Movie Themes For Band - John Williams
Some of the most striking music in movies today comes from the pen of John Williams. This easy medley features music from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, A.I. Artificial Intelligence and The Patriot. Michael Sweeney demonstrates his arranging skill for this level by handling these complex themes in a way that is remarkably accessible for young players.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£42.50Panther Rising - Michael Sweeney
Panther Rising was composed in celebration of a new school whose mascot is the Panther. Skillfully designed for first-year players, this driving and energetic piece features an intense attitude with interesting parts for allsections. Dur: 2:10
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£72.99Legends in the Mist - Michael Sweeney
Here is a compelling, evocative piece based on Native American folklore. The blend of inventive melodies, biting rhythms, exotic percussion, and special effects performed by the entire band, once again demonstrates Michael's solid, confident craftsmanship for today's concert groups. Dur: 5:20 (Grade 3)
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days