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£84.50Many Moons - Peter Sciaino
A poignant balladic description of a memory of a New Mexico night sky, this lyrical piece encapsulates the feeling of wonder and humility felt when we stare out at a sky seemingly filled with hundreds of little moons. Beginning with subtle percussion and a cross-cued euphonium solo, a wistful theme is developed and passed throughout the ensemble. Multiple expressive demands related to phrasing, balance, listening, and tone let you teach these in a composition that sounds harder than it is. Use this ballad as a contrast to your opener in concert or as a second selection in festival or contest performances.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99
Life Dances - William Himes
Who but William Himes could have composed this one? Filled with humor, pathos, excitement and surprise, LIFE DANCES is a brilliant and rhythmic overture for the adventurous band. The dauntless contemporary sounds of the opening are contrasted by an almost Medeival character. You'll traverse many intriguing and unpredictable paths before dazzling rhythmic interplay drives the band to the astonishing ending.Like life, when you first open this "box of chocolates" you truly won't know what wonderful treats are in store. As a director, if you've ever gotten a bit weary of the "same old same old," you've come to the right place for a change. This one is sure to reinvigorate youand your band as you discover together all the surprises life has to offer. A celebration!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50
Kilauea - Brian Balmages
Simple aleatoric passages help recreate the effect of an erupting volcano in this powerful yet extremely playable composition. Using bass drum to suggest the groaning of the volcano, the lyrical opening foreshadows the wildness of the eruption, and in transition, students play any notes and rhythms desired. As the lava begins to flow, a cacophonous ostinato appears over a menacing theme in the trumpets and low voices. In addition to the regular part, an optional advanced snare drum part is included for accomplished percussionists. The combination of styles along with exciting new sounds for young band make this a must for your next concert! (2:40)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£51.60Sakura Variations - Kees Vlak
The blooming of the cherry trees each spring is a great event in Japan. In the evening friends meet under the pink and white cherry blossoms for a picnic. It is a striking sight, especially in big cities. Vendors sell Japanese food, entertainers andclowns perform, and the typically cautious Japanese seem to be more relaxed during the cherry blossom, or "Sakura". Kees Vlak captured this atmosphere with his "Sakura Variation"; its theme employs a subtle drum rhythm. The first variation is titled"clowns" and opens with three bass drum strikes. The theme appears in 3/4 time and is repeated several times with surprising changes. An impetuous tempo with dissonant elements suggests a clown's mischievous behaviour. The second variation in a minormode sounds very sad and dramatic. Is this the sadness when thinking of the end of the cherry blossom, as all the petals "snow" down from the trees? The cherry trees will bloom again next year, so the finale celebrates a joyful "Sakura".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Sand Castles - Gary P. Gilroy
Middle school and small high school bands will find this simple yet elegant work playable and entertaining. The colorful percussion effects and layers of sound produced by the winds create the peaceful atmosphere of the beach, complete with ocean waves and instrumental sounds of sea and sky. A true gem of concert band programming.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Chinese Dragon Dance - John Prescott
Introduce young musicians to the sounds and customs of a faraway culture. In China, the colorful traditional dragon dance is an important part of many of the major spring festivals. Today, it continues to be a significant reflection of the ancient culture and rich traditions of that great country. This festive original will allow listeners a chance to experience all the flavor and excitement of this intriguing celebration.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00Always With Grace - Gary P. Gilroy
Always With Grace, commissioned by the Lloyd C. Bird High School band, includes references to Amazing Grace. Not meant to be an arrangement of this wonderful melody, it is instead a tribute to this favorite hymn. From the opening bars of driving eighth-note rhythms through the solemn and lyric middle section, the concept of "time moving forward" is represented by numerous musical devices. As the composition concludes, the full hymn is heard while an off-stage saxophone quartet and metallic percussion sounds "tick away" to an intriguing, unique conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Night Flight - David Gorham
For centuries humankind has been drawn to the night skies and the many mysteries hidden in the vast expanse of darkness. The evocative sounds of this imaginative work portray those feelings of suspense as we look up into the dark and imagine what may be out there, waiting, just beyond our sight.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Timepiece - Randall D. Standridge
Timepiece is a work written for concert band that utilizes Windsor Chimes as the basis for a clever musical representation. The piece explores the concept of time by use of asymmetric meter, augmentation, reduction of rhythmic figures, and rhythmic layering. Its charm is heard with the use of ticking clock sounds, cuckoo birds and more.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50In Regal Wonder - Gary P. Gilroy
The Christmas season is an exciting time filled with wonder and marvel and is certainly the most musical time of the year - everywhere we turn we are treated to the festive "sounds of the season." Two of the most royal and regal carols, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Good King Wenceslas are gracefully combined into this energetic presentation for young players. It gives young bands the opportunity to explore new challenges while giving them some wonderful material for their winter concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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