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£72.99March of the Belgian Parachutists - Pierre Leemans
This immensely popular march, completed in Belgium near the end of World War II, is a lyrically upbeat European walking march. Newly researched by Col. John R. Bourgeois, former conductor of the U.S. Marine Band, this editioncontains several strains omitted from a previous edition. Delightful! Dur: 4:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Colditz March - Robert Farnon
Acclaimed Canadian composer/arranger Robert Farnon penned this distinctive march theme for the 1970s BBC television drama Colditz telling the story of prisoners held at Colditz Castle in Germany during World War II.Philip Sparke's extended concert version is expertly scored for band and an elegant and powerful addition to any program.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Captain Blood's Quickstep
A great many marches were composed during the Civil War, and Captain Blood's Quickstep, from the book of 1st Brigade Band, is an example of a tribute to a particular individual. While it's quite possible that Edwin Oscar Kimberley (director of the 1st Brigade Band) was the composer, no name appears on the manuscript and the true authorship of this distinctive march remains a mystery yet today. Regardless the origin, Captain Blood's Quickstep is an effective and entertaining way to capture the flavor of this important period of our nation's history.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew - James Curnow
This impressive work for mature band is based on an inspiring poem written by an American pilot in World War II. The dazzling brass sonorities and sweeping woodwind lines reflect the young man's love for flying and its release from the troubles of the world. A classic band work from the pen of master composer James Curnow.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Funeral March - Samuel Barber
The Funeral March is a spectre-like fantasy on the U.S. Army Air Corps Song. This publication is the fully realized performance edition from the short score manuscript left by the composer from his time in the military during World War II.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50High Water Mark: The Third Day - Michael Sweeney
It would be difficult to find another grade 2 selection with as much drama and musical depth as this impressive work from young band master, Michael Sweeney. Depicting the momentous events of the final day of battle at Gettysburg in the Civil War, this composition paints vivid musical images including the early morning church bells, the artillery duel between the two armies, the parade-like advance of Confederate troops in Pickett's charge, and ultimately the crucial final battle. Included are extensive historical notes to help make this a complete and meaningful experience for performers and listeners alike. A one-of-a-kind composition!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Low Rider
Recorded by the group War back in 1975, this rock classic is as popular today as ever. Featuring the signature bass line groove and catchy horn riffs, this arrangement will be fun to perform and quick to learn. Dur: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£184.99
Rubicon - Bert Appermont
The Rubicon is a river in Northern Italy which Julius Caesar crossed with his army in 49 BC in defiance of the leaders of Rome, who feared his power. A civil war against rival Pompey ensued, which culminated in Caesar seizing power as the absoluteruler of Rome. The phrase "crossing the Rubicon" therefore refers to any person committing himself irrevocably to a risky, decisive and irrevocable of course of action.The work consists of three parts that deal with this important moment in history.Part 1 (Meditation) symbolises Caesars request to the Gods to assist him in his difficult choice. In a slow introduction we hear the melancholy and beseeching sounds of the duduk (alternatively, this part can be played by a soprano saxophone)and of the soprano solo singer over the bourdon accompaniment. The soprano solo singer then sings "dona tibi pacem" (give him rest) in a melodious and probing theme.In Part 2 (Battle of Pharsalus) trumpets and trombones resound alternately ina stately Roman fanfare, producing a stereophonic effect. This develops into a martial theme in which Caesars impressive army goes to battle against the army of rival Pompey. While the theme of Caesars army fades away, Pompeys theme emerges as anaive dance in six-eight time. His army is definitely in the majority and it believes it can easily defeat the enemy. Suddenly trumpets and trombones clash on two sides of the orchestra: Caesars army advances and attacks. A fierce battle ensues inwhich the two themes are played alternately as well as simultaneously. Thanks to his shrewd battle tactics, Caesar manages to win this legendary battle after all: his theme resounds ever louder in trumpets and horns until everything dies out andchanges into a kind of reconciliation between the soldiers of the two armies. The melancholy "dona tibi pacem" from part 1 now serves as a reconciliation theme.Caesar is now the sole ruler of the New Roman Empire, which would be destined to leave itsmark on our Western civilisation to this day. The third part is a sparkling succession of dance music (Dance) with many Greek and Roman elements in which Caesars victory is praised and celebrated. It is common knowledge that the culture(arts, gods, etc.) of the Romans drew heavily on Greek culture. I have therefore used an authentic Greek theme (the Seikolos song) several times in this part (bar 17 in the euphonium, bar 60 in the base section, bar 68 in the sopranosaxophone) to suggest the music of that era and to evoke the right atmosphere. After a gradual increase in tempo in the entire orchestra, the opening melody gloriously resounds once more, surrounded by virtuoso dance music. The work ends withbombastic brass fanfares in which Caesars theme triumphs once more.NOTE FOR THE CONDUCTOR:The Armenian duduk and the monochord that are used in the introduction give a special tone to the music, but could be substituted (soprano saxophone instead ofthe duduk) or left out (monochord). The soprano solo is also doubled within the orchestra and could therefore also be left out if necessary, although it does provide the work with an extra dimension. The male voices in the introduction and the finalecould possibly be replaced with a synthesizer with choral setting.As a visual and acoustic element in part 2, the trumpets, the e-flat cornet, the small drum and trombones can be stood up and placed at two sides of the orchestra (bar 80).Seen fromthe point of view of the conductor, put the trumpets, the e-flat cornet and the small drum in the left section and the trombones in the right section of the orchestra. This also helps to create a visual contrast between the two themes of the secondpart. The players can be seated again at bar 97 or bar 121. The soprano soloist can be placed in or in front of the orchestra, depending on what gives the best result. For the conclusion of the work the soprano solo can be sung from afar (from thewings) to create additional atmosphere.This work was composed especially for the "St Joseph" brass band from Pey/Echt (Belgium) with conductor Mark Prils.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95
Festival of Music 2003
1Reach for the SkyJohn AddisonThe Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force3.292The TrapRon GoodwinThe Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force2.573Come What MayBuerwaldCorporal Matthew Little with The Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force4.324Carnival of Venicearr. Duncan StubbsThe Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force5.595Tribute to Cole Porterarr. RichardsonThe Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force9.356CzardasMonti arr. Duncan StubbsCpl Barry Stringer & Cpl Justine Stringer The Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force3.547Coastal Command Suite, Excerpts fromR. Vaughan WilliamsThe Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force7.158The Other Side of the Rainbowarr. Hunt/LaidlerEmer McParland with The Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force8.339Clarinet ConcertoMozart arr. CasteelJnr Tech Gayle Williams (Clarinet) with The Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force5.3110On the Street Where You LiveLerner & LoeweCorporal Matthew Little with The Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force3.4811CartoonPaul HartThe Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force10.1212I've Got a Gal in KalamazooWarren & GordonThe Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force4.3713Songs of World War Iarr. RichardsonThe Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force4.2714Royal Air Force March PastDavies & DysonThe Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force1.56
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£39.95
Keep the Faith - Score and Parts - Duncan Stubbs
Program NotesKeep the Faith originally started as a personal tribute to my late mother. Not long after writing the opening ideas I was approached to write music to accompany a rendition of the poem "We Will Keep the Faith" by Moina Michael for performance as part of the 100th Anniversary of the start og World War I. The appropriateness of the music already written and the sentiment behind both concepts was a coincidence too good to overlook. Rarely sentimental and always practical I feel sure my mum would be delighted that the music she originally inspired was being used to portray a much wider universal message of remembrance.Whether performed with or without the poem a fully sustained sound should always be aimed for. The 'bugle' call at bar 20 and again at bar 76 should reflect a distant call across the trenches, the cornet remaining prominent over the upper woodwind. The tempo indication is a guide only and allowance must be made for the acoustic in which the piece is performed. The music must always flow, but appropriate rubato should be freely used together with appropriate tenuto in the middle of phrases.- Duncan Stubbs
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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