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£82.50Dedication and Festival - Barry E. Kopetz
Composed in honor of the memory of Ray Wofford who directed the high school band in Wilmington, Ohio, for many years. His commitment to young musicians was legendary and the dramatic and majestic opening pays tribute to a life well-lived by a man who gave so much to his students. Fragments of his favorite hymn, Amazing Grace, are used throughout before the final and exhilarating close brings about a sense of joy celebrating the personality and energy he dedicated to the teaching profession.
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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£104.50Esprit Du Corps March - John Philip Sousa
Fans and march enthusiasts will be delighted with this wonderfully stylish rediscovered march. At the time this march was written, Sousa was living in Philadelphia and had not yet begun his Marine Band career - but he was an accomplished composer who already had 34 publications to his credit. However, the march was not published for band until after he left the Marine Band and formed his professional band. This march, listed as Opus 45, is a fitting tribute to the great talent of the young John Philip Sousa, and to the esprit de corps of bands everywhere.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Appalachian Expedition - Chris M. Bernotas
The spirit of achievement and the exhilaration of hiking the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia inspired this vibrant and triumphant work. Hiking the trail takes rigorous tolls on the body and the mind, but there is no greater feeling than taking the final steps of such a journey. Appalachian Expedition pays tribute to the individuals who have braved the elements and have shown the dedication necessary to achieve this monumental goal.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Bright Shining As the Sun - John Prescott
Bright Shining as the Sun was commissioned by the Poplar Bluff, Missouri High School Band in honor of Kyle Dicken, who perished while trying to save his younger brother from a tragic house fire. As a band member, Kyle played the tuba and trombone and was a dedicated and popular member of the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Marching Band. The hymn tune Amazing Grace is used throughout the work, both as a motive during the fast sections and in its entirety during the expressive middle section. As a tribute to his memory this work was played by members of the Poplar Bluff Band at Kyles memorial service.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Piccadilly - Erik Satie
Along with the movement to Impressionism during the latter part of the 19th century, the French were caught up in the popularity of American ragtime and early jazz. Erik Saties piano piece Le Piccadilly, composed in 1903, was his own tribute to the syncopated dancing rhythms and lively melodies that made the genre so appealing. This fine realization brings the best of the genre and the eccentricities of the composer to the capable wind ensemble. A concert treat.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Keystone Regatta - David Gorham
Keystone Regatta was commissioned by the bands of Cleveland, Glenpool, and Skiatook, Oklahoma in recognition of Steve and Mary Snider and their outstanding commitment and contribution to the music students of eastern Oklahoma. The regal opening and spirited themes treat the listener to an impressive musical presentation that also serves as a fitting tribute to these two dedicated and respected music supporters. Suitable for both concert and festival presentations, it gives developing bands the opportunity to explore new challenges and experience well-crafted musical material at their next performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Tiger: The Shadow Hunter - Randall D. Standridge
Commissioned by the Maynard Music Association for the Fowler School Band (Massachusetts), Kevin Zozik, conductor. Tigers are among the most majestic and fearsome creatures in the world - beautiful, graceful, deadly. This tribute to these wonders of nature incorporates Asian musical influences from the various locales where tigers are found. The mysterious opening hints at the hidden presence of the tiger as he stalks his prey; then the music abruptly takes off as he suddenly springs to the attack and the chase begins. The cat-and-mouse chase continues until the definitive and inevitable finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50To The Colors - John Prescott
The flag of the United States of America inspires tremendous emotion that is difficult to put into words. One of the most stirring moments of this type takes place when the flag is raised at any ceremonial event and the bugle call To the Colors is played. Suitable for concerts or patriotic presentations, this resounding concert work pays tribute to the flag and the men and women who have served our country.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50The Quest for Victory - Mark Lortz
An exuberant tribute piece that exhibits an unyielding energy and a vibrant spirit. After an impressive opening fanfare, the piece quickly transitions to a musically lyric section of contrasting repose. The energy returns with angular and strident brass and percussion statements over woodwind ostinatos. A soaring climax ensues as the opening fanfare returns for a spectacular finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days