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£54.99The Shadow Warriors - David Gorham
First-year players will love performing this bold and heroic work at their first concert. Using the first few notes in most beginning band methods, this will be easy to prepare and a pleasure to perform. Make no mistake, this is not your average beginning band piece. Active percussion parts complement the winds parts which use simple quarter-note rhythms with full, dramatic effect! Very powerful!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99First Christmas Fanfare - Robert E. Foster Jr.
Beginners will be able to perform this holiday setting at their very first concert. Based on the popular carol Angels We Have Heard on High, it makes a great concert opener for elementary bands. Repeated eighth-note rhythms and full scoring will make this energetic setting easy to rehearse and perform and will have young players feeling and sounding confident and proud.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£264.99
Diferencias on an Old Spanish Song - Yasuhide Ito
I am immensely happy that my Gloriosa, symphonic poem for band (1990), has been performed by so many bands in the last thirty years.During this period, the growth of the internet has made it much easier to access information.When I composed Gloriosa, I only had limited information about the period when Christianity and Western music was first introduced to Japan, and had to rely a lot on my imagination.However, nowadays, it is easy to obtain various source materials and to read interesting studies on the music of the past.In recent years, the music of Luis de Narvez (born ca.1500 - died between 1555-1560), Spanish composer and vihuela player, has become increasingly known, and several CDs of his music are now available.Narvez composed the earliest-known set of diferencias, a forerunner of the variation form. One of his works is Seys diferencias sobre el himno "O gloriosa domina" [Six diferencias on the hymn "O gloriosa domina"] (1538), based on the Spanish Marian hymn, and it was this melody I used in the first movement of my Gloriosa.Western music has been my musical roots since childhood, and throughout my career as a composer, it has continued to fascinate me. One could say that this has provided the inspiration for Diferencias on an Old Spanish Song, my own take on the diferencias form.Actually, such music from the early sixteenth century could sound fresh to our modern ears. So I decided to quote the melody from Narvez's Sey diferencias at the beginning and end of the piece, in order that people can get the feel for the period.The main section (bars 42-390) is formed of 13 diferencias, similar to the first movement of the Gloriosa.In the middle section, which begins after the eighth diferencia(from bar 187), one should be totally absorbed in the tranquility and the beauty of the music. Although it's in the style of a sarabande, it should be taken slower and played as pianissimo as possible.This is followed by folk-style dance music. (As only standard percussion instruments are used, try to be creative with tonal colours and sense of rhythm).The structure of the work is simple, but be aware of the connection between the sections when constructing the whole.Also, think about the tonality. Overall, the work is in F minor. The main section is basically in D minor, but from bar 102, it modulates to A flat minor and G minor, and then in the middle section it suddenly switches to A flat major (which is the furthest key from D minor, and the relative major of F minor). From bar 219, it modulates to F minor and then to C minor, then back to F minor by way of A minor.N.B. The Oboe II part can be substituted by the English Horn (as indicated in the parts). One can choose according to the player's skills or preference.Recent new compositions for wind band are often full of rhythm, dynamism, and tonal colour, and compositional techniques and orchestration have also evolved greatly. Yet on the other hand, they tend to feature fewer melodic or expressive elements. Since this work is the test piece for WMC Kerkrade 2022, I had to think about what "tests" or "challenges" to set, and I decided to compose something that doesn't involve a lot of technical display, but requires beautiful sounds and harmonies, and above all, musical expressivity. I didn't put many expression markings in the score, because I wanted the performers to think about how best to express this music. If it is played merely as notated, it's not going to sound very interesting.Christianity was introduced to Japan in the mid-16th century, but it was subsequently banned and Japan entered a period of national isolation, which meant that there was hardly any international exchange for two hundred years. As a result, the Christian hymns that were introduced prior to the isolation became almost unrecognizable over the centuries. This was the theme I explored in my Gloriosa thirty years ago.Now, in 2021, the whole world has been forced to "isolate" due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In such times, it seems pertinent that I've written a work using this melody again. I sincerely hope that people will be able to gather in Kerkrade in 2022.(English Translation:Nahoko Gotoh)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.95New Orleans Strut - Mark Williams
Take a trip to the Big Easy with "New Orleans Strut." Even very young bands will get into the groove of this piece, and the low brass and woodwinds will enjoy playing the hint of "The Saints" hidden in their parts. This Dixieland Jazz inspired piece is sure to be a favorite with young bands and their audiences alike. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 19. (2:25) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Music From Brave - Patrick Doyle
Here are the main themes from the popular Disney/Pixar movie Brave in a concise and easy to learn setting for very young players. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal time.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Prelude to a Festival (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - McGinty, Anne
Here is an outstanding selection for very young bands written in an uplifting festive style. There is a nice variety in scoring even for this easy level, and very effective use of dynamics. Easy and fun to teach.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.62Aztec Celebration (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Big and bold, this exceptional David Shaffer original will make your young band sound great! Starts out with a stately majestic section, then moves to a faster tempo which features easy but very effective percussion writing. Very accessible throughout and sounds much more difficult than it is. A perfect choice for concert or festival performances. Very Impressive!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.32
Christmas Declaration
A very effective opening or closing to your holiday program, "Christmas Declaration" is a brilliant musical statement for the concert band. Based upon traditional carols, this unique setting is very appropriate for all concert bands including those with a more limited instrumentation. Easy to prepare, yet very effective, "Christmas Declaration" will be a favorite of both the audience and band!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00The Joys of Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Romeyn, Rob
A festive and fresh holiday concert opener for beginning band that is sure to be a favorite for both performers and audiences. "Good King Wenceslas" is used as the basis for the work, crafted in a powerful and effective setting. A very creative and lyrical interlude of "Jingle Bells" serves as a beautiful musical moment before the piece ends as it began, powerfully festive. Easy to play and easy to put together, this wonderful selection is also appropriate for more advanced groups with limited rehearsal time. Be sure to include "The Joys of Christmas" in your next holiday concert! Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Soul Man (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hayes & Porter - Murtha, Paul
Originally recorded by Sam and Dave back in the '60s, this R&B classic was revived in a big way by the Blues Brothers. Paul's outstanding easy version is playable even by very young players. The trademark riffs are still there, but in a solid setting that's easy to learn.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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