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£69.00Festival Flourish - Michael Geisler
Festival Flourish was written to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Musikkapelle Kappl from Tirol. Massive brass playing is interchanged with lyrical and rhythmic elements. This music is very suitable for the opening of a concert, but also very appropriate if there is a reason to celebrate.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95
I'm Seventeen Come Sunday - Percy Aldridge Grainger
Based on Percy Granger's choral and brass setting, this British folk song is cast for developing band by Michael Story. The delicate clarinet introduction grows in intensity with the addition of the entire woodwind family and finally the entire ensemble. Teaching opportunities are presented with introductory multi-meter. Careful attention to all articulations will guarantee a musical performance. This compelling addition to the young band repertoire allows this cherished composition to be enjoyed by a wider array of ensembles. (2:15)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99Oriental Postcards - Etienne Crausaz
Oriental Postcards is comprised of three variations on a theme with an Eastern character: in From Egypt, the theme is contrastingly first played in brass and then in woodwind, in From the Desert the drums play an important role.and in From the Orient Express the theme appears in a fun, light-hearted guise. This catchy composition was especially written for young musicians and is especially suitable for youth orchestras.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Highlander - Carl Strommen
This energetic concert or festival opener is sure to make your band sparkle! Highlander is full of bright melodies for the woodwinds and trumpets juxtaposed with bagpipe-like drones in the low brass, calling to mind images of old Scotland. Generous use of the piccolo adds to the Scottish flair. A lovely woodwind chorale provides for an interesting contrast in the middle section, only to be interrupted by the exciting main melody which modulates and brings Highlander to a fantastic finish. Highlander is another sparkling concert or contest showpiece by Carl Strommen!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99
Intrada and Episode - R. Foster
A brilliant opening fanfare by trumpets and trom bones is followed by the primary melody utilizing the low brass and low woodwinds as melodic instruments. This melody, in different forms and voicings, alternatives with the fanfare throughout, providing harmonic, rhythmic, and orchestration variety that is refreshing, and somewhat unusual in a work which is playable by young bands of even limited instrumentation.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Lost Colony - Robert Sheldon
Based on the compelling mystery of the Lost Colony at Roanoke Island, this Robert Sheldon composition is a wonderful choice for either concert or contest performances. Exquisite writing for the woodwinds and skillful use of brass and percussion combine to make this one of this popular composer's nicest pieces.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99High and Mighty - Fred Jewell
This rip-snortin' circus march will thrill audiences and performers alike! Composed by classic circus band leader Fred Jewell, this march was dedicated to P. G. Lowery, an African-American cornet virtuoso who was a pioneering headliner in circus bands and is the "Jackie Robinson of the American band movement." Walloping low brass, dizzying woodwinds, and screaming trumpets bring the big top to like in this exciting and challenging march. Wow!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Menuetto - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A forceful brass introduction followed by a playfully lyric woodwind statement opens this arrangement for concert band of the third movement to Mozart's famous "Symphony No. 35." While remaining true to the original orchestral version, this arrangement maintains modest range and technical demands on the student musician. The "Menuetto from Symphony No. 35" is an appropriate choice for developing bands as well as more mature ensembles and would make an excellent concert or contest selection. Don't miss this opportunity for your students to perform music composed during the classical style period by one of the masters.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99
Our Moment In Time - Swearingen
If you're looking for a grade 2 piece that produces impact at the start of your concert, then you'll definitely want to consider this outstanding work by celebrated composer James Swearingen. Brass, woodwinds and percussion all unite with the playing of a glorious fanfare. The best is yet to come, with wonderful themes that are layered over driving rhythms. The dramatic ending is a "wait and see moment" for what is sure to be an enthusiastic response by the entire audience. A glorious moment for one and all!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Interplay - Bill Calhoun
As the title implies, this dynamic new piece from Bill Calhoun is full of interplay between sections of the band, colors of sound, harmonic progressions and even contrasting styles. This piece has a little bit of everything: a fanfare opening, a bold brass melody, lush woodwinds and so much more. You will love the slow, beautiful middle section that will stretch the musicianship of your young band. This piece will be the highlight of your next concert or festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
