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£134.99Compostela (The Way of St. James) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Deleruyelle, Thierry
Four roads lead to Santiago, so begins the Book of the Pilgrim. Written in the 12th century, the Codex Calixtinus opened the way for pilgrimage from most cities in Europe and North Africa to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain. Compostela - The Way of St James describes the pilgrims' journey. After a slow introduction, a brilliant theme announces the start of the journey. The arrival in Spain is indicated by incantatory chants and majestic chords. Finally, the music softens as the pilgrims venerate St James.Duration: 11.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£134.99The Secret of Mercury (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jan
This work was commissioned by the concert band Da Capo Leeuwarden from the Netherlands, which was linked with the Dutch postal service PTT up until 1995. Mercury happens to be the messenger of the gods, a kind of mailman, one could say. Yet the composer did not choose the god but the planet Mercury as his source of inspiration for this work in four uninterrupted movements. He created a multifaceted work in which the mysterious celestial body is represented, as well as a number of space missions exploring it. This interesting subject matter guarantees a composition that fascinates from start to finish. Duration: 12.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.50The Pines of the Appian Way (from Pines of Rome) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Respighi, Ottorino - Story, Michael
Completed in 1924 Respighi's masterwork consists of four contrasting movements. The final movement, The Pines of the Appian Way, depicts the advancement of the Roman Legion as it gradually marches towards the listener. It is one of the most glorious and stunning orchestral crescendos in all of classical music. Perfectly arranged for young band by Michael Story! Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£148.99Alexander VI (Movement I from Symphony No.1, The Borgias) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schwarz, Otto M.
The Borgia family is the subject of a so-called black legend, a pejorative term that has been used since the Middle Ages to refer to Spain and Spaniards. The Borgias' black legend is one of corruption, abuse of power, orgies, sex and murder. These rumours spread especially during the reign of Pope Alexander VI, a member of the family. Alexander was even referred to as the Antichrist. According to eyewitnesses, when he died Satan prowled the death chamber and a black dog, an envoy of the Devil, ran up and down the aisles of the Vatican. The brutal rule of Pope Alexander and his family led to a kind of demonization of the Borgia family. But it is precisely the lack of scruples, the brewing of poisons, the incest and various cruelties that continue to hold a certain fascination for us.Alexander VI: Rodrigo Borgia was born in 1431 near Valencia. He studied law in Bologna and, through his uncle Pope Calixtus III, he rose through the church hierarchy. As vice-chancellor of the Holy Roman Catholic church, he became one of the richest men in Europe. As a cardinal he fathered four children who he later legitimised when he became pope. His election to the papacy was funded by the sale of offices, extortion and bribes of all kinds. Through an alliance with Ascanio Sforza he was elected pope on August 11 1492 and named himself from then on Alexander VI, an allusion to Alexander the Great.Duration: 9.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.95The Summoning (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barrett, Roland
Featuring vividly contrasting dynamics and style with an occasional hint of contemporary notations, this stunning work was commissioned by the Honeove Falls-Lima High School Wind Ensemble in New York and their director Mark Borden. Opening with four brass soloists stationed throughout your performance area are interrupted with thunderous percussion punctuation. The composer seamlessly transitions from vigorous musical statements to chaotic motifs resolving to flowing charismatic melodies. Certain to command attention and arouse the senses. Duration: 5:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.00Clarinet Concerto (The Fallen) (Clarinet Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wilson, Jeffery
The three movements are 'Conflict', 'The Fallen' and 'Resolution', themes that are freely interpreted musically. In 'Conflict', the solo clarinet begins with an ascending figure based on octave leaps, while the accompaniment contrasts with marcato quavers and harsh dissonances. The melody features seventh intervals, and while the movement is marked 3/4 the accompaniment is often 6/8. This is more evident in the second theme where the clarinet line moves much more by step. The development takes these ideas and the cadenza comes from yet more conflict between the now calm clarinet and dissonant clashes in the accompaniment. 'The Fallen' is the slow movement and poignantly features notes from 'The Last Post' in the opening and a beautiful working of 'David of the White Rock' later on. The final movement 'Resolution' is a Rondo in 6/8, brighter but with hints of the initial conflict through the sevenths in the meno mosso sections which interrupt the flow. Another long cadenza takes short ideas from the piece before the work comes to a triumphant end with all four E notes across the whole range, echoing the beginning. Wilson set out to write a concerto for a versatile instrument and has found ways to exploit its capabilities while keeping tonal centre. There are frequent altissimo notes within all three movements. Wilson does use the very low notes, most notably in the cadenzas, but much of the work is high, presumably to allow the clarinet to carry over the wind band accompaniment. A good command of all notes right up to A sharp an octave above the stave is needed, plus technique to travel to and from altissimo notes (legato). The piece is around 25 minutes long. Printing is clear and the piano accompaniment comes as a spiral bound volume.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£289.99The Iron Ring (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Doss, Thomas
Today, Voestalpine is a company specialising in technology and indusctial goods. Founded nearly 150 years ago, it has played an important role in the steel and iron industry throughout its history. Iron Ring refers to the company logo during that time. This work is a symphonic poem-like composition, describing different aspects of the company's history in four musical scenes. The piece features several impressive solos for a cello.Duration: 18.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99The Greatest Showman, Suite from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Pasek & Paul - Hoshide, Takashi
The Greatest Showman is one of the biggest movie successes of recent years. This spectacular arrangement by Takashi Hoshide is in four separate movements, allowing you to make your own selection at your next concert.Includes:The Greatest ShowNever EnoughThis is MeFrom Now OnDuration: 8.50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Land of the Thunder Dragon (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael
Based on the song from the southern Asian country of Bhutan, this powerful setting of "Chumo La Dingshoin" features four contrasting variations. Inspired by the potent thunderstorms that cascade down the Himalayas, this piece, with its compelling melodic content, is a show-stopper!Duration: 3:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£224.99The Miracle (The Passion of Saint Margaret) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Appermont, Bert
This work was inspired by the 3rd/4th century legend of Margaret of Antioch. Margaret was very devout, and lived as a shepherdess in the countryside. When the city prefect Olybrius proposed to her, on the condition that she would give up her faith, she refused and was eventually put to death. To evoke the archaic early-medieval atmosphere, Bert Appermont has used two Gregorian Kyries. In addition, influences from old music (such as old modes and parallel fifths) and Carl Orff's work are present. This four movement piece is an epic symphonic poem-like work with an incredible expressiveness and is ideal for a thematic concert or a contest.Duration: 17.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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