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£179.99Up in the Sky - Otto M. Schwarz
One of man's great dreams has always been to fly high through the air like a bird, free as a bird.There are ancient Greek legends such of those of Daedalus and Icarus, and indeed as early as the 9th century attempts at flight are reputed to have taken place in Arabia. It wasn't until 1783, however, that the invention of hot air ballooning by the Montgolfier brothers in France propelled man through the air for the first time.This colourful work depicts every step of this adventurous ballooning story.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.40The Battle of the Hats - Øystein Sjøvaag Heimdal
The word svimesltt, which is the title of this piece in Norwegian, has two meanings. One meaning is "knocked out", whilst the other, "sltt", means a folk melody/dance.Svimesltt is one of several folk dances, all of them with humorous titles, originally written by ystein Olsen Vadsten. Norwegian culture is the basis for these dances, both rhythmically and melodically. The accompaniment has brought this funpiece into the 21st Century.When it comes to Svimesltt, it is the traditional dance "halling" that is the inspiration. Halling is a rather wild dance, where the man tries to win the heart of a lady by attempting to kick a hat off a stick,held up in the air. This iswhere "The Battle of the Hats" gets its distinctive name A truly Norwegian tradition.The composer wanted to write a "crazy" melody, which highlights how "knocked out" a man can be by love, as he tries to win the chosen ones heart.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£86.70The Silken Ladder - Gioachino Rossini
The opera or 'farsa comica' in one act 'La Scala di Seta' (The Silken Ladder) by Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) was first performed at the 'San Mois' theatre in Venice on 9 May 1812. It is the story of the beautiful Giulia whose guardian wants her to marry a rich young man. However, Giulia is already married to a young man who climbs every night into her room by means of a silken ladder. In the splendid overture of this opera Rossini gave an important part to the wind ensemble. This classic of the early 19th century repertoire has been most skilfully and enthusiastically arranged for wind band by Lorenzo della Fonte.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Gates Of The Minotaur - Barry E. Kopetz
The Minotaur is the legendary creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull, or the body of a bull and the head of a man. In Greek mythology The Minotaur was evil, preying on youths and young maidens from Athens. The musical depiction in this composition begins with the legendary half-man/half-animal guarding the gates to the famous Labyrinth, its home. The Greek hero, Theseus enters the Labyrinth, locates the evil Minotaur, and after a dramatic battle to the death, succeeds in killing him with a sword. This is a bold, programmatic work for young band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99
Around the World With This Old Man - Gerald Sebesky
A unique and entertaining piece that features different treatments on the classic "This Old Man" as it would be heard as you travel the globe.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95
Man Against Machine - Joseph Benjamin Earp
"Man Against Machine", inspired by the folk tale of John Henry, offers an opportunity for your students to practice musical storytelling. This legendary story is an opportunity for SEL (social emotional learning) in your classroom as you discuss grit and work ethic with your students. The educational possibilities are endless with this well written and crafted composition for the young band!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50
Man Of The Hour - Henry Fillmore
As with many of Fillmore's great marches, this one was written to a man that Fillmore held in high asteem. It is classic Fillmore at his best. Tuneful as can be!!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.80Our Man in Beirut - Terry Kenny
Finally a follow up to the popular 'Our Man in Paris' from the composer Terry Kenny. This composition combines an Arabian flavor with European swing.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Man in the Sky - Schurmann
An arrangement for wind band of Gerard Schurmann's title music for the 1957 British thriller Man in the Sky.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£140.50The Wrangler - Carter Pann
The Wrangler was written for the James Logan High School wind ensemble (Ramiro Barrera, director) in 2006. The work is evocative of the great old Westerns with Big Sky and grand symphonic music. "The hero is a good man, a free man - very confident and very competent with his stallion and lasso," says the composer, and The Wrangler describes our hero galloping across the breathtaking landscape, encountering a drunken dance at a saloon, avoiding a fight, and more, all packed within an eight-minute envelope. For advanced bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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