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£375.00Facade - An Entertainment, Suite from (Concert Band with Optional Narrator - Score and Parts) - Walton, William - Noble, Paul
This Suite from Facade - An Entertainment, composed by William Walton, with poems by Dame Edith Sitwell, presents for the first time a grouping of movements selected and arranged by Paul Noble for Concert Band and optional Reciter. The original composition was written between 1921 and 1928, containing forty-three numbers. They had their origin in a new style of poetry that Edith Sitwell evolved in the early 1920s, poems that her brother Osbert later described as 'experiments in obtaining through the medium of words the rhythm and dance measures such as waltzes, polkas, foxtrots... Some of the resulting poems were sad and serious... Others were mocking and gay... All possessed a quite extraordinary and haunting fascination.' Possibly influenced by the dance references in some of the numbers, Osbert declared that the poems might be further enhanced if spoken to a musical accompaniment. The obvious choice of composer was the young man who lived and worked in an attic room of the Sitwell brothers' house in Carlyle Square W[illiam] T[urner] Walton, as he then styled himself. The now historic first performance of the Facade Entertainment took place in an L-shaped first-floor drawing-room on January 24, 1922. Accompaniments to sixteen poems and two short musical numbers were performed by an ensemble of five players. The performers were obscured from the audience by a decorated front curtain, through which a megaphone protruded for Edith to declaim her poems. This was, as she put it, 'to deprive the work of any personal quality'. The first public performance of Facade was given at the Aeolian Hall on June 12, 1923. By now, fourteen poems had been set, others revised or rejected, and an alto saxophone added to the ensemble. The occasion gave rise to widespread publicity, both pro and contra, and the name of the twenty-one year old W. T. Walton was truly launched. In the ensuing years the Facade has gone through revisions and additions, with full orchestral arrangements of selected movements being made without the Reciter. Former Band Director Robert O'Brien arranged some movements for band, again without Reciter, which are now out of print. So this 'history making' addition is the first opportunity for Concert Bands to present some movements of Facade with poems as originally intended. The luxury of electronic amplification allows the full ensemble to perform without necessarily overshadowing the Reciter. And the arrangements are written with considerable doubling so that the ensemble may play in full, or reduced in size as may be desired for proper balance. And, though not encouraged, the arrangements are written so that the band can perform the music without the Reciter. Program notes are adapted in part from those written by David Lloyd-Jones and published by Oxford University Press in the Study Score of William Walton's Facade Entertainments.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£72.99Airs of the Court (from Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No.3) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Respighi, Ottorino - Longfield, Robert
From his famous Ancient Airs and Dances, 20th-century composer Ottorino Respighi used distinctive melodies from Renaissance composer Jean-Baptiste Besard in this second movement of the third suite. This marvellous adaptation for band retains the authenticity of the original in an attractive yet very playable and unique setting.Duration: 6:00
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£60.99First Suite in E Flat, Themes from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Holst, Gustav - Sweeney, Michael
Never before have the magical melodies of Holst's masterpiece been made available at this easy level. Using excerpts from the first and third movements, but still maintaining the integrity and sound of the original, this adaptation allows even young players to experience the landmark band classic, First Suite in E-flat. Also, the March movement is very effective when performed by itself.Duration: 4.45
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£84.95Jig From St. Pauls Suite (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Holst, Gustav - Brand, Geoffrey
The "Jig from St. Paul's Suite" is an exuberant dance originating from Scottish and Irish folk music in alternating duple and triple time (mostly 6/8 and 9/8), sometimes called Gigue. Brand, Geoffrey adapted the original orchestra version for wind band quite beautifully. The clear counterpoint with clever changes of meter and rhythmical emphasis offers an intriguing insight into Holst's sound-world.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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Jig From St. Pauls Suite (Concert Band - Score Only) - Holst, Gustav - Brand, Geoffrey
The "Jig from St. Paul's Suite" is an exuberant dance originating from Scottish and Irish folk music in alternating duple and triple time (mostly 6/8 and 9/8), sometimes called Gigue. Brand, Geoffrey adapted the original orchestra version for wind band quite beautifully. The clear counterpoint with clever changes of meter and rhythmical emphasis offers an intriguing insight into Holst's sound-world.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£62.95Bounty Hunter (from Advent Rising Suite) (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
This is a piece that your students will love! Finally, music from the enormously popular video game Advent Rising, as performed by Video Games Live! The Bounty Hunter Theme from the Advent Rising Suite is very accessible by young bands while still maintaining all the drama and adventure of the original score. What a fantastic addition to your next concert! Duration: 2.00
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£72.99Suite of Old American Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bennett, Robert Russell - Curnow, James
First published in 1950, Robert Russell Bennett's Suite of Old American Dances has established itself as a classic in the repertoire for wind bands. This edition is designed for young players and features three of the original five movements: Western One-Step, Wallflower Ragn and Cake Walk. Carefully adapted by James Curnow, these settings offer an important historical perspective for students, as well as enjoyable music.Duration: 6:30
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£86.50Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Symphonic Suite from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Doyle, Patrick - Sheldon, Robert
Robert Sheldon has crafted this exemplary medley from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. With all the exuberance and passion of the original Patrick Doyle blockbuster film score, the symphonic suite contains, "Harry In Winter," "The Quidditch World Cup (The Irish)," "Hogwarts' Hymn," "Hogwarts' March" and "Voldemort!" A comprehensive musical journey to accompany the fourth classic book in the series.Duration: 9.30
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£89.99Lincolnshire Posy, Suite from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Grainger, Percy Aldridge - Vinson, Johnnie
Here's a classic work adapted for developing groups that makes an excellent contest or festival piece. Using three movements from the original six, Johnnie's suite is an excellent chance to play quality literature with your younger band. Includes: I.Lisbon, II.Horkstow Grange, and VI. Lost Lady Found.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£82.95Carmen Suite (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bizet, Georges - Bullock, Jack
The story of Carmen is set in Seville, Spain, in 1820. It is story of a passionate, fickle, gypsy girl, Carmen, who is one of six major roles in the opera. The story, in four acts, is action-packed, animated, flowing, and never uninteresting. Bizet was well acquainted with Spanish folklore and folk music through his many visits to Spain. For Carmen, he composed a score that is rhythmical, tuneful, and characteristic of the gypsy lifestyle. The adaptation for concert band is a suite in four movements that retains the spirit of the original production.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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