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£75.00Sonata - Derek Bourgeois
This work, composed in 1998, was commissioned by the American trombonist Don Lucas as a work for trombone and piano and first performed by him in Birmingham on 19th May 2000. Subsequently, I arranged the music for both solo trombone and brass band and solo trombone and wind band so that it now exists in three formats. The first movement, in B flat major, is brisk and energetic, and is cast in sonata form. The second subject is gentler and more lyrical. The second movement, a scherzo in C major, is the most complex of the four. Basically the structure is a rond. For a long time the music remains in the opening 5/8 time until a new theme introduces more broken rhythms in a more jazzy idiom. After a return of the opening theme the following episode is more tonally ambiguous. Finally, the main theme returns to round off the movement. The third movement, a lyrical adagio, is really one long extended melodic flow. The harmonies are lush and the textures simple and direct. The tonal center is A minor, but the music meanders through so many keys, that this key centre is heavily disguised. The finale is a fiery affair. G minor is really its home key, but throughout the movement the music moves about a lot and the second subject is first heard in A flat minor. The movement's underlying sonata structure is masked not only by its loose tonality but also by its frequently changing time signatures. Like the first movement the second subject is more lyrical in nature and for a while it seems that the music will end peacefully, but a final flurry heralds a triple forte unison on the home note of the first movement - B flat. Derek Bourgeois
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£121.00Little Masquerade Suite - Johan Halvorsen
In 1922 Halvorsen was commissioned to write incidental music for the bicentennial performance of a comedy written by Norwegian playwright Ludvig Holberg. Masquerade calls for a diverse pallet of music depicting ballet and dance scenes filled with silly play and gaiety. As a result, the music is graceful, as found in Cotillion, playful as in the Bacchanale, and burlesque for the Rooster and Grotesque dances. The original Masquerade Suite for orchestra consisted of eight dances; this arrangement for concert band comprises the first, third, fifth and sixth movements of Halvosens original suite. A delightful programing selection displaying humor, wit and elegance in the four brief movements.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£95.60Der Ritt der Walkren - Richard Wagner
Die Walkre (the Valkyries) is the second of the four works that make up the "Der Ring des Nibelungen" (The Ring of the Nibelung). It premiered in Munich in 1870. The "Ride of the Valkyries" is definitely the best-known piece from this opera andperhaps the most famous of all Wagners works. It was also used as the soundtrack during the helicopter attack in Francis Ford Coppolas film "Apocalypse Now".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50Young Performance Warm-Ups - Andrew Balent
Start your band's rehearsal off on the right foot with these challenging warm-ups and you'll see the results in improved tone quality, intonation, ensemble balance and playing technique. Using the four basic band keys (Bb, Eb, F and Ab), Andy Balent has provided scales, arpeggios and special technical studies that are guaranteed to improve the quality of the band's playing. Two chorales (beautiful settings of the Navy Hymn and Bach chorale No. 42) and two rounds are also featured. Duration: 4'
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Nyx - Thomas Doss
Nyx was the goddess of the night - one of the most ancient goddesses, respected even by Zeus. This piece depicts the role she played in the creation of the world, the generation of life and the formation of the four essential elements - fire, water, air and earth.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99Little Suite for Peace - AndrĂ© Waignein
This dazzling suite portrays the side of the armed forces that is oftenoverlooked - the vital role they play as peacekeepers throughout theworld. Each of the four movements shows an aspect of military life- the precision of a military parade, the splendour of the officers ball,the sadness of remembering those who have lost their lives and thehope that someday there will be peace throughout the world. This trulycompelling work will make a great addition to any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.99Magga - Philip Sparke
The Four Noble Truths are the most basic expression of the teaching of Buddha and therefore still form the guidelines for Buddhists to this day. They concern themselves with Dukkha, which has no exact translation but can mean suffering, stress or sadness etc. Magga is The Noble Truth of the Path Leading to the Cessation of Dukkha - the Fourth Noble Truth - which gives us a description of eight disciplines which can help us eliminate the origins of stress from our lives.
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£65.99Wild Horse Canyon - Scott Stanton
Adapted by the composer for the Barnhouse Build-A- Band Series from his original concert band composition of the same name, "Wild Horse Canyon" is wonderful program music for very small bands suggesting the imagery of wild horses roaming free in the Red Rock canyons of Utah. Playable by any instrumentation as long as the four basic yet very interesting parts are covered. Perfect for any concert or festival performance!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99West Highlands Sojourn - David Sheldon
Inspired by this popular composer's journey through the western hill country of England and Wales, this delightful piece borrows from folk melodies he heard on a river near the Scottish border. The three contrasting sections of the piece make it equally suitable for concert or contest use. This Build-A-Band version makes this wonderful composition playable by very small bands and it will sound great as long has you have the four essential parts covered. Optional percussion and keyboard parts can add to the overall effect.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Angela's Song - Ed Huckeby
Ed Huckeby's Build-A-Band arrangement of Angela's Song is arranged for solo and small band. Solo parts are included for all of the usual band solo instruments plus the usual Build-A-Band instrumentation which allows it to performed with Soloist plus other instruments so that the four essential band parts are covered. Optional Percussion and keyboard parts can add to the overall effect. A great way to show off your best player even with a very small band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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