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£140.00Capriccio (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Holst, Gustav - Noble, Paul
The following notes have been excerpted by the arranger from those presented in the Introduction by Imogen Holst, daughter of Gustav Holst: Holst wrote this work in the spring of 1932, while he was guest Lecturer in Composition at Harvard University. He had been asked by Nathaniel Shilkret to write 'a short radio piece, not longer than five or six minutes.' for a composers' series on folk music themes. Holst wrote to me on 13 May 1932, saying: 'On May 1 I started sketching a piece for Shilkret's Radio jazz band in New York. I finished the sketch on the 4th and the full score on the 8th... Shilkret wanted something on American airs but I've left them out because I prefer my own so he may reject the thing.' Shilkret was enthusiastic about the piece, but he was unable to use it for his series. 'I hate to give it up,' he told the composer, 'but I cannot play it because it is not based on a definite English or American folk theme.' Holst never revised his hurriedly-written work, probably because he had too many other things to write during the remaining two years of his life, when he was having to spend a good deal of his time in hospital. The autograph manuscript of his original full score is in the British Library, MS Add.47833. The work had no name: Holst referred to it either as his 'Jazz band piece' or as 'Mr. Shilkret's Maggot.' The score needed editing. There were gaps and patches, with incomplete dynamics and phrase marks. I made the version for orchestra and named it 'Capriccio' in spite of the viola's (now saxophone's) expressive opening, because from the moment of the marimba's first animated remark there can be no doubt about the mood of the music. - Imogen Holst (1968)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.00Down by the Riverside (Concert Band with opt. Choir - Score and Parts) - Rutter, John - Noble, Paul
Down by the riverside is a spiritual that was sung by slaves in the South as a work song. It dates back to before the American Civil War. John Rutter's lively arrangement of this barnstorming American folk-song builds up from a quiet opening to a triumphant conclusion. This arrangement is a faithful adaptation of the original orchestration for chorus and orchestra, but it is arranged so that it may be performed by band alone. The style is an authentic toe-tapping early jazz creation that relates to the 'jitterbug' era, and the band arrangement is complete with an optional jazz clarinet solo as well as a rousing chorus by the sax section. The piano part is cued if needed. This is a perfect opportunity to get the entire band 'swinging', and could even entice a 'One mo' time!' finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99Radio Ga Ga (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Taylor, Roger - Doss, Thomas
This 1983 hit performed by Queen became a huge success not only because of the universal meaning of the lyrics, but also because of the iconic official video. The Austrian composer and arranger Thomas Doss, also a big fan of Queen's music, made this refreshing grade 3 arrangement. This title will certainly spice up your concert! Duration: 4.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00Joyride (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Romeyn, Rob
A joyful and exhilarating concert or festival piece for young bands that captures the emotions of a fun ride in a fast sports car! Full of musical interest and excitement from ignition to shutdown, all sections share in the melody with contrasting styles, interesting counterpoint, and rhythmic energy. All this and more make this a valuable contemporary teaching selection. Fasten your seatbelts, and rev up, this is one joyride you will not want to miss! Duration: 2.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£55.50Barnburner (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael
This impressive concert opener or closer lives up to the title. With furious punctuated energy, your students will crave the power. Enthusiastic attention to the dynamics and articulations will ensure robust success. A blazing choice! Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Wild Rose Jamboree (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Buckley, Robert
Wild Rose Jamboree conjures up the pioneer spirit and the big-sky panorama of Alberta, Canada's heartland. The cinematic approach to the music captures the essence of life in wild rose country - famous for its rodeos, warm-hearted people, majestic mountains and wide-open spaces. With a high-spirited hoedown and a rich, reverent theme that features a trumpet solo and a flute/clarinet duet, this composition could be a dynamic show opener or festival piece. Wild Rose Jamboree can be effectively performed by a mixed group (junior band and senior band, for example), the upper parts being at a medium level and the lower parts (flute 2, clarinet 3, alto saxophone 2, trumpet 3, horn 2 and trombone 2) at an easier level.Duration: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Gee, Officer Krupke (from West Side Story) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bernstein, Leonard - Murtha, Paul
Sung by the Jets gang in Bernstein's West Side Story, this familiar song is filled with energy and rambunctious humour. With the melodic phrases being bounced from section to section, this clever adaptation by Paul Murtha is a great way to liven up the concert stage.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Live and Let Die (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - McCartney & McCartney - Murtha, Paul
Of all the James Bond movies through the years, Live and Let Die, recorded by Paul McCartney and Wings, provided one of the most dynamic and powerful theme songs. Mixing a variety of styles from pop ballad, reggae, to driving rock, this explosive arrangement will light up any concert stage.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99Fanfare for Tokyo (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Fanfare for Tokyo is a flamboyant and extrovert concert opener designed to celebrate the virtuosic character of the talented Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra. A central theme over persistent percussion is first given by bassoons and taken up by the full ensemble. Either side of this horns and euphoniums lead an acrobatic fanfare under woodwind flourishes.Duration: 3:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Call Me Maybe (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Brown, Michael
This upbeat hit recorded by Carly Rae Jepsen took the charts by storm and became a pop anthem. This great sounding arrangement will go together quickly and liven up any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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