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On That Night All Was Silent - David Samuel
Jazz pianist David Samuel provides a completely new setting to the classic Silent Night carol. The theme opens with a Clarinet solo with counter melodies stated from other parts of the melody. With the use of creative twists in themes at every turn, audiences will be captivated by this familiar, yet original, musical journey.
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Finale (Symphony No. 4) - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky's Finale from Symphony No. 4 is one of the most stirring pieces in the symphonic repertoire. This outstanding arrangement makes it quite accessible for younger players and highlights the major themes throughout the movement. An ideal choice for directors searching for well-known classical transcriptions that will not be overly taxing on students. (3:24)
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£53.50Variants on an American Hymn - Michael Sweeney
Based on the familiar hymn Abide With Me, this unique composition develops variations based on fragments of the original melody. Elements of the hymn are skillfully incorporated into a variety of styles, from slow flowing phrases to lively and rhythmic themes, before the hymn is gloriously presented near the end of the piece.
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£54.99Heritage Trail - John Moss
With undertones of patriotic sentiment and historic pride, this marvelous overture from John Moss presents a wealth of musical themes. The gentle opening features the woodwinds and then the main theme is stated first by thetrumpets. Expertly scored for younger groups so that every section of the band has interesting parts. Very effective writing!
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£72.99Flashpoint - John Moss
Right from the beginning, this dynamic overture explodes with intensity and rhythmic drive. Commissioned by District 8 of the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association, John Moss uses angular melodies and biting ensemble punctuations to provide grit and character to this tour de force for wind band. For contrast, a slow middle section features rich harmonies and sonorous melodies before a reprise of the opening dynamic themes. Throughout the work an active percussion score supports and augments the overall dramatic effect. Dur: 6:15
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£228.70Reflections - Suite on a Norwegian Folk Tune - John Brakstad
The suite is constructed around a Norwegian folk tune. The melody is called "Dark Forebodings", and the words of the song revolve around thoughts and reflections on a future that can take unexpected, insecure, or perhaps dramatic and tragic turns.This is essentially a sad song with a beautiful melody. The folk tune itself is presented in the 2nd movement. In the 1st movement, the folk tune is joined with fleeting themes that indicate the unexpected; as if the music sometimesis confused as to which way to go. There are constant changes in atmosphere and feeling, from the harsh and dissonant, to the harmonious and melodic. The 3rd movement presents a more lively variant of thefolk tune, showing optimism andhappiness, even though the "halting" character of the rhythm underscores the unpredictable. The title "Reflections", therefore, refers to thoughts we can have about life. To the Conductor:The 2nd movement has an alternativeending which is may be used if the movement is played as an independent lyrical piece in a concert.It is advisable to begin first rehersal with the 2nd movement so that the main theme is known, before beginning on the 1st movement with itsmore semi-tonal parts. Intervals and intonation can provide much of the challenge in this movement.The 3rd movement can be more technically challenging, but there is considerable leeway in the tempo marking! It is important to maintain theenergy and intensity of the music through the whole movement.
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£113.30Master Cat Suite - Angelo Sormani
Angelo Sormani created this suite from the "Master Cat" fairytale which lasts 12 minutes covering the main themes. This amazing piece, created for 5 vocals and percussion, may be performed by the whole orchestra with excellent results. The CD in the catalogue is played by a complete orchestra, and as can be heard, the results are amazing.
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£157.50Flumen - Marco Somadossi
In October 2000, the River Po produced its highest flood waters in the last hundred years, provoking a natural disaster of dramatic dimensions. To the thousands of valiant men and women committed to defending their villages against the threat of the flood is dedicated the symphonic poem entitled "Flumen" (river, in Latin), inspired by the thematic material in the Gregorian sequence, "Victimae paschali laudes". The main melody is elaborated and its essence is transfigured in an alchemy of modern sounds from which, at times, archaic echoes emerge. The composition is structured in two parts: the first ("The River") is sullen and menacing, with sounds that portray the turbulent water and the inexorable and frightening rise of the flood;this contrasts with a second section ("The People"), with its primitive rhythms and vaguely multiethnic character (expressed through modal harmonies). Here the work evokes man's ancestral struggle against the forces of nature: the strenuous defence of the Po riverside communities to against the threat of flooding. In the finale, the two themes interweave and overlap, re-establishing a symbolic and primordial equilibrium where man and nature are again in harmony with each other.
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£71.501812 Overture (Concert Band) - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Finally! Now young bands can experience the excitement and drama of one of the most popular overtures from classical literature. The widely recognized themes have been well written for young players while still retaining the brilliance of the original. A must for every young band. Cannons are optional!
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£134.99Pastorale de Provence - Franco Cesarini
Cesarini composed this work as a tribute to the memory of Darius Milhaud, born a century earlier in Aix-en-Provence, France. The premiere, conducted by the composer, was presented by the Civic Philharmonic of Balerna in December, 1992. The titles of the four-part suite include: La Villageoise (The Village Maiden), Le petit berger (The Little Shepherd), La Princesse (The Princess) and Le Lutin (The Imp). The numerous musical reference themes begin with five folksongs from the Provence region and continue with melodies written by French composers of the seventeenth century. Additional interest is created by the use of old dance forms (Ronde, Musette, Pavane and Farandole) toillustrate each historical character.
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