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£295.00Enduring City (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Glyn, Gareth - Noble, Paul
Enduring City was composed to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the founding of New Bern, the first permanent seat of the colonial government of the state of North Carolina. It was first settled in 1710 by Swiss and German immigrants under the leadership of Christoph von Graffenried and and John Lawson. The 2010 composition was commissioned by the New Bern 300th Anniversary Committee and the City of New Bern, to portray the city in terms of its history, its present and its optimism for the future; the North Carolina Symphony gave its first performances, in venues throughout the state. Its one continuous movement is in well-defined sections. Most of the musical themes derive from names of people and places connected with New Bern, using letters that are also note-names, omitting those which are not. For example, the opening trumpets spell out E-B-E-D for New Bern ('R' standing for Re, which is D in fixed-doh sol-fa notation) and B-C-G for Baron Christoph von Graffenried. They are answered by the orchestra's "John Lawson, Gent.", the name on the cover of the co-founder's A New Voyage to Carolina. Lawson's questing and adventurous character is then suggested, accompanied by a "Carolina" note-name theme; and, after the Graffenried theme on solo horn, the music of both men combines for their voyage, culminating (on trumpets and trombones) in the founding of New Bern. The story of Tryon Palace, central to the city's history, is represented by echoes of the various kinds of music heard at the Governor's residence - fife and drum bands, minuets and the slaves' "Jonkonnu" festivals from Africa, celebratory fanfares and fireworks; the section reaches a climactic ending when all are combined. After a peremptory interruption by the snare drum, the perky fife theme is transformed to portray the conflicts that visited New Bern over the centuries, alternating with a new "grief" theme, which - when sounded by strings alone - leads to music of reconciliation and then of the natural beauty of the city's surroundings. A steady, lively rhythm underpins the final section, confidence - in the present and for the future. Echoes of previous themes are heard, but the closing peroration is reserved for a majestic and joyous statement of the name of New Bern itself.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.80
Kings Row Fanfare - Erich Wolfgang
Kings Row fanfarecontinued Erich Wolfgang Korngold's late career transition from period piece and adventure films to adult dramas whose darker tones and complex narratives, which lent themselves well to his operatic writing. Korngold was very much attracted to the psychology and complexity of this character driven drama. What resulted was one of the finest scores he ever composed, which was at once sumptuous, melodically rich, and full of heartache and nostalgia. What is remarkable is that he wrote twelve themes, one for each character, as well as numerous secondary motifs. The manner in which he weaves his themes together, varies their expression, and joins them with exquisite contrapuntal writings offers testimony to his compositional gift and mastery of his craft. In many ways Kings Row is, from a compositional standpoint, perhaps the most satisfying, and best score Korngold ever composed.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£119.95SCHERZO Op.68 (Novello Symphonic Band) - Bush, Alan
Score & Parts. The fundamental expression of this Scherzo is one of joyful energy. In form, it is a developed rondo, comprising three statements of the main theme (or rather of the main group of themes) and two episodes, together with an introduction, bridge passages and a coda. In each of the three statements of the main group of themes one particular theme appears at the climax, and from it the melodic and rhythmic motifs of the work are all derived. This basic theme is an African melody that has been sung since 1852 by people of African descent in Guiana, South America, in celebration of the abolition of slavery there in that year. Duration: 10 mins.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£23.95
SCHERZO Op.68 (Novello Symphonic Band) Extra Score - Bush, Alan
Extra Score only. The fundamental expression of this Scherzo is one of joyful energy. In form, it is a developed rondo, comprising three statements of the main theme (or rather of the main group of themes) and two episodes, together with an introduction, bridge passages and a coda. In each of the three statements of the main group of themes one particular theme appears at the climax, and from it the melodic and rhythmic motifs of the work are all derived. This basic theme is an African melody that has been sung since 1852 by people of African descent in Guiana, South America, in celebration of the abolition of slavery there in that year. Duration: 10 mins.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£228.70Prelude Festivo - John Brakstad
Prelude Festivo is intended to be performed in concerts and in competitions as well. The work includes solo passages for most instrument groups. Duration 7 minutes. Form: Fast slow fast. The piece is built around two themes. Theme 1 (Allegro con spirito) is the first one presented as a clarinet solo after a fanfare-like opening. Theme 2 is hinted at in the opening bars, but presented fully in the slow (Andante) section (bar 141). This theme is developed and also appears as melodic and rhytmic fragments throughout the composition. In the concluding section (bar 196) both themes are played in conjunction before the piece concludes with the fanfare theme from theopening bars. The solos for cornet and euphonium may be played by saxophone soli cued in at bars 114 and 128. Parts that are marked piu mosso ed leggiero should be played in a cheerful light staccato style in contrast to Andante cantabile.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Space and Beyond (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Moss, John
As man continues to be fascinated with the world outside his own, here's a new medley that will appeal to all audiences. John Moss' exciting collection includes four of the most recognized themes identified with the world beyond. Includes: Also Sprach Zarathustra, Star Trek, Mars (from The Planets), and Star Wars Main Title and Throne Room themes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Amazing Amadeus (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
2006 celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birthday of possibly the greatest composer that has ever lived, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). With a prolific output of symphonies and concertos as well as chamber and keyboard works his music is timeless and suitable for any occasion. Michael Friedmann has taken some of the most famed themes, La ci darem la mano from Don Giovanni, Romance from Eine kleine Nachtmusik, a theme from The Marraige of Figaro, Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate, Papageno?s bell tune from The Magic Flute, an Adagio and Ah, vous dirai-je, maman to craft a wonderful ode to Mozart to celebrate his anniversary and, with this magnificent compilation, you are able give any concert a beautiful touch of ?the master at work?. 02:37
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.95PRINCE IVAN AND VASELISA (Concert Band) - Lucas, Elena Roussanova
The inspiration for this original work came from the traditional Russian fable based on the romance between Prince Ivan and Vaselisa. With contrasting themes presented for both the handsome Prince Ivan and the lovely Vaselisa, the work musically depicts their love story. A stunning musical choice intertwining the two diverse musical themes. Duration 4:41
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Amazing Amadeus - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2006 celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birthday of possibly the greatest composer that has ever lived, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). With a prolific output of symphonies and concertos as well as chamber and keyboard works his music is timeless and suitable for any occasion. Michael Friedmann has taken some of the most famed themes, La ci darem la mano from Don Giovanni, Romance from Eine kleine Nachtmusik, a theme from The Marraige of Figaro, Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate, Papageno?s bell tune from The Magic Flute, an Adagio and Ah, vous dirai-je, maman to craft a wonderful ode to Mozart to celebrate his anniversary and, with this magnificent compilation, you areable give any concert a beautiful touch of ?the master at work?.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Space and Beyond
As man continues to be fascinated with the world outside his own, here's a new medley that will appeal to all audiences. John Moss' exciting collection includes four of the most recognized themes identified with the world beyond. Includes: Also Sprach Zarathustra, Star Trek, Mars (from The Planets), and Star Wars Main Title and Throne Room themes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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