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£66.95Quest of the Magi - Brian Beck
The Quest of the Magi was one of the working titles for John Henry Hopkins Jr.'s famous carol, "We Three Kings." Written in 1857 for a Christmas pageant in New York City, "We Three Kings" tells the tale of the Magis' journey to find a newly born king in a faraway land and the precious gifts they brought with them. This piece focuses more on the journey of "following yonder star." Traveling across many countries in the first century was a perilous task, full of danger, thievery, and possible death, not to mention these men were traveling with some of the most precious and expensive cargo one could possess. This piece chronicles the magi acquiring myrrh, frankincense, and gold for their journey. Each treasure is represented by its own motif and woven into Hopkins' original carol. (2:45)
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In The Hall Of The Mountain King - Edvard Grieg
This exciting study in accelerando and crescendo demands playing in a clearly articulated style with passion and intensity. From the pianissimo of the opening measures to the triple forte of the final note, an ever-increasing surge of sound is necessary. Suggested metronome markings are given at key intervals throughout, and ample cues are provided to strengthen vital lines played by bassoons (2), oboes (2), and F horns (4). Duration ca. 2:30.
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£104.50Christmas On The Town Square - John Prescott
Transport your audience to a time and place in small-town America when the town square was the center of activity. Just imagine the sounds of Christmas carols everywhere during the annual Christmas parade; the sounds of marching bands, carolers and shop fronts combining in a harmonious seasonal blending. Good King Wencelas, Angels We Have Heard on High and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen combine to re-create the excitement of this wonderful time of year and will enhance the holiday season for everyone!
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£82.50The Legend Of Greensleeves - John Prescott
The well-known song Greensleeves was written in 15th century England, quite possibly by King Henry VIII himself. The wistful quality of this legend is captured here by the use of lush harmonies and a rhythmic ostinato that gets transferred to different colors within the ensemble. With a hauntingly beautiful ending, this unique arrangement will be the highlight of programs at Christmas and throughout the year as well.
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£71.50The Thunderer March - John Philip Sousa
The Thunderer was written by "The March King," John Philip Sousa, in 1889; it was said that it was Mrs. Sousas favorite march. This well-known march is adapted here for young bands and still retains all the charm and appeal of the original. With the woodwind parts lowered and the rhythms and snare drum part simplified, its very playable by most middle school bands. Its a great way for young musicians to experience the music of this famous composer while learning to play in classic march style with separation and dynamic contrast.
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£121.00March from The Sleeping Beauty - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
This esteemed Russian composer is universally recognized as both a master orchestrator and a master of ballet music. His music remains popular not only in the ballets themselves but also in the many dances and suites drawn from the scores. Tchaikovskys signature on the march form is found in many march settings, including this from The Sleeping Beauty. As the ballet opens, this resplendent march provides the grand entrance music into the regal court of King Florestan.
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£121.00King Heinrichs Call - Richard Wagner
With all the regality and bravura of the original, this powerful arrangement from Act III of Wagner's Lohengrin is the perfect choice to showcase the brilliant sounds of the brass choir and the technical displays of the woodwind section. Additional scoring calls for two euphoniums, two timpani, and eight off-stage trumpets.
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£89.99In the Hall of the Rocking King - Edvard Grieg
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the death of the legendaryNorwegian composer Edvard Grieg, Stefan Schwalgin has producedGrieg as you have never heard him before. He has brought his musicinto the present date by arranging In the Hall of the Mountain Kingfrom the finale of the popular Peer Gynt Suite as a concert item witha rocking style. We?re sure if Grieg were alive today he would certainlyhave approved!
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£206.99Songs of the East Coast Fishermen - Philip Sparke
100 years ago English composer Vaughan Williams visited Norfolk (an area on the east coast of England) to collect and notate folk songs from people of all trades and callings. Accompanied by a local clergyman, he visited The Tilden Smith, a pub which was a favourite haunt of the 'Northenders', the local fishermen, and in less than a week the composer had notated 61 songs. Vaughan Williams incorporated the best of these songs into his own music, most notably in A Norfolk Rhapsody and the Sea Symphony. Philip Sparke has composed this new suite based on five of these folk songs together with King's Lynn, a folk song which Vaughan Williams adapted into a popular hymn tune. Whynot bring a piece of traditional English heritage to any concert with this melodious new work.
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£199.99Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome - Richard Strauss
Oscar Wilde, author of Salome, described the scene simply as "Salome dances seven veils' dance." Though the goal is seduction of her stepfather King Herod, Salome's actions aren't overtly erotic, at least initially. A manic introduction in the score is halted by the dancer, who begins again with a languid, deliberate act of attrition, as the orchestra presents heavily ornamented long tones, interspersed with waltzes and teasing melismas. Salome's tempo gradually increases as she sheds her veils in a final frenzy, then collapses as though in exhaustion. After a moment's pause, she rises again to throw herself at Herod's feet in triumph.An arrangement of Salome was commissioned by Tsuman Junior High School Wind Orchestra for use at the All Japan Band Competition. That version was two thirds of this work; the remaining third was too technical for use at that time. This full version was completed for a recording by the Ground Self Defense Force Central Band for the Brain Company/Bravo Music CD "New Arrangement Collections Vol. 8."(Kazuhiro Morita)
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