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£85.14Visions of Australia
Visions of Australia' is a musical panorama paying tribute to the epochs in Australia's history from its Aboriginal predecessors through to its 'yet to be determined' future. The journey begins with a tribute to Australia's aboriginal past, the arrival of the British Navy and the establishment of the first colony on the shores of Sydney Harbour. The journey then meanders through to the development of electricity and communication, through the wars and to the present. Following a brief reflection on the past, the music concludes with a stirring and patriotic march-like section representing a confident and bold future. The work is a great challenge for all sections of the band and will be easily accessible to any audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Wingin' It! (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Wingin' It! is an entertaining concert piece. It makesespecially high demands on the rhythmic qualities ofthe band and requires exact articulation and phrasingaccording to the composer's instructions. After abrilliant opening, a catchy theme crystallizes whileall sections take turns to come to the forefront.Based on this theme, a swing in the classic big bandstyle, a peaceful Bossa (in which the woodwindsdominate) and a section with typical rock and funkrhythms follow. The two-step feeling closes thecircle to lead to the grand finale. This compositionfeatures all the essential elements of a contest pieceand provides a particular challenge in the understandingand execution of popular styles. It alsooffers all the facets that make a work attractive forthe audience as well as the musicians. 07:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00Sunrise on South Padre
Written about Texas' South Padre Island, this concert and contest selection will introduce performers to easy alternating time signatures. Starting slowly to represent the sun rising, the day soon begins with a faster section featuring different ostinato rhythms, varied dynamics and active percussion writing. Performing the articulations at the indicated tempo is a challenge but it sounds good at any appropriate tempo.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£94.00Resilience
Written in response to adversity in its many forms, this concert or contest composition for advanced bands celebrates the spirit of rising above. Adversity is represented by various harmonic and rhythmic devices throughout the work and is resolved through creative reworkings of previous melodic material, different textural instrumental combinations and tempo and dynamic shadings. Truly a commentary on not only life's struggles but the fact that strife also causes positive growth, this complex, yet approachable, composition will challenge your musicians both musically and emotionally.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£10.00Echoes From Within
This dramatic contest or festival piece will require your ensemble to perform emotionally in a variety of expressive styles. Using multiple meters, cadenzas, changing tempos and expressive musical shaping techniques, the music varies from romantic to light and dance-like. Challenge your entire ensemble, individual players, and audiences with this thought-provoking reflection on the strength and courage every person needs.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£45.00Valiant Shield (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Galvin, Lisa
This entry-level march will make a bold statement on any performance stage! Your students will enjoy the uplifting melodies, while the expanding note ranges and differing dynamics will provide an appropriate challenge for your novice performers. This attainable piece uses block rhythmic patterns and sensible scoring that will have your young band's confidence soaring at their next concert! "Valiant Shield" is a great choice for your first-year band! Duration: 1.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.00Rag (Movement 1 from American Dances) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
American Dances is a three movement suite originally composed for the Boston Pops Brass. Each movement features an American popular music genre. "Rag" draws upon the ragtime style most often associated with Scott Joplin and the city of New Orleans. This infectious rag will delightfully challenge your wind sections. When programmed with "Square" (Mvt. 2) and "Swing" (Mvt. 3), the full "American Dances" suite is particularly effective in any concert setting. Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99El Toro Amoroso (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Houben, Kevin
El Toro Amoroso (The Amorous Bull) dances about cheerfully in this frivolous Spanish-influenced piece. It was specially written for the summer camp of the Banda Pare Manyanet de Reus (Spain). At this camp, beginner and intermediate level young musicians form a band together. Accordingly, the piece is playable for beginners while still offering an adequate challenge in all parts. Its Spanish rhythms provide a particular zest!Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00Dr. Mayhem! (and His No-Good, Nefarious Plot to Destroy L.A.) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bell, Jeremy
Chaos! Destruction! Mayhem! What more could an evil genius ask for? "Dr. Mayhem! and his No-good Nefarious Plot to Destroy L.A." is a rambunctious, fun, and bombastic work for young bands, ripped from the pages of your favorite super-villain comic book! A quirky and entertaining work that will challenge your young musicians, with changing time signatures, variation of styles requiring performers to switch between playing with heavy accents and a more legato feel. The piece is written with varying sections that feature the low brass and woodwinds, and alternate focus between the treble and bass instruments. Guaranteed to spell doom for boredom in band class! Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£125.00Captive (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Conaway, Matt
Powerful and emotional, this brilliant and absorbing work for more experienced ensembles will challenge performers and astonish audiences! "Captive" provides the opportunity to musically explore challenging topics including depression, self-doubt, and ultimately self-confidence. The composer intertwines hymn-like melodies with angular motifs and rhythms to musically portray the difficult journey toward happiness. This memorable composition deserves your very strongest consideration for any concert or festival performance! Compelling and inspirational! Duration: 8.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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