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£115.60Reminiscences - Hans Offerdal
"The past is never dead. It's not even past." - William Faulkner To the conductor: Slurs in accompanying voices can be seen as indicating the phrasing only, thus breathing is possibe when necessary. It will be the challenge of the conductor to shape this as soft and sostenuto as possible (almost like strings), if needed assign appropriate places to breathe, depending on size and level of the band. Duration: 4 min
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£136.00
Last Run - David R. Holsinger
Celebrated composer and long-time railroad aficionado David Holsinger captures in music the romance and power of a favorite diesel locomotive in this descriptive musical portrait. The birth, life, and demise of one of the first departures of the steam generation is depicted in this picturesque and invigorating work. Mature bands will enjoy the challenge of telling the story of the "Last Run!"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£143.00Think - Aretha Franklin
THINK: is the biggest hit for American singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin. Most of us associate the song with the 1980 blockbuster "The Blues Brothers", but the song became a hit as early as 1968 when Franklin recorded it for the first time. This arrangement is based on the Blues Brothers version. This is an arrangement in the Challenge series - the series with challenging lead parts.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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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.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50A Christmas Bell Carol - Randall D. Standridge
When arranging a familiar holiday favorite, the challenge is always to hear it in a completely new way. As more and more versions of these well-known classics flood the market every year, it becomes harder to see each tune in a new light. This setting takes the popular Ukrainian Bell Carol and uses it to create a gentle presentation in the style of a lyric lullaby that truly reflects the peaceful and most appealing sounds of the season.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Radioactive - Jay Coles
Radioactive is the perfect piece to program for any concert, as it is a high-energy and engaging piece that your young band will love playing. With its driving rhythm and catchy melody, the students will enjoy the challenge of mastering this exciting work. Not only will this piece showcase the band's talent, but it will also keep the audience on the edge of their seats, making for a memorable performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99Photo Finish! - James Swearingen
From start to finish, be prepared for non-stop musical excitement when the air is suddenly filled with the quick sounds of a circus galop. You can be assured that every section throughout the band will delight in the challenge of performing this highly energetic work. Remember, when searching for that perfect "entertaining piece," this is the one that your musicians will want you to consider. Fun galore!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.99
An Olympic Celebration - Robert Buckley
An Olympic Celebration is a tribute to the pursuit of excellence and the triumph of the human spirit. This piece was commissioned by The West Vancouver Youth Band for the build up to the 2010 Winter Olympics. The initial "festive fanfare", based on open fifths moving in contrary motion, brings the athletes out into the arena. This leads to the "parade of the athletes" theme. Then comes the establishment of the "heroic theme" in the woodwinds and horns - moving through different sections - until the transition, with an alto saxophone solo and an oboe solo, leading into the "flashback" section. Here we go into the minds of the athletes and the internal and physical struggles thathave brought them to this place. The melody is epic; rich in feeling and full of heart. This moves through various moods until the introduction of the "challenge" theme; a theme stated by the horns and trombones, which passes through the different sections of the band. A restatement of the "flashback" theme, this time triumphant, takes us to a final fanfare of celebration and jubilation.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£55.50Mozart and Company (Eine Kleine Mutter Gans Musik) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wagner, Douglas E.
Scored in a light and lively Classical style, familiar excerpts from Mozart's A Little Night Music, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Magic Flute, cleverly and subtly intertwine with the time-honored Mother Goose melodies, "Jack and Jill," "Three Blind Mice," and "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Teaching opportunities include light tonguing and dynamic contrasts in this charismatic work. The challenge for the listener is to discover where Mozart begins and Mutter Gans takes over. Hint: It's not as easy as you might think. Delightful! Duration: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.52Photo Finish! (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
From start to finish, be prepared for non-stop musical excitement when the air is suddenly filled with the quick sounds of a circus galop. You can be assured that every section throughout the band will delight in the challenge of performing this highly energetic work. Remember, when searching for that perfect "entertaining piece," this is the one that your musicians will want you to consider. Fun galore!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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