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£139.99Cobra Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
Shortly after the Second World War, a combative movement of Danish, Belgian and Dutch artists chose the cobra snake - extremely dangerous yet considered sacred - as a symbol of their resistance to strict guideliness of form. The name "Cobra" also happens to contain the first letters of the cities Copenhagen, Brussels ans Amsterdam, from where most of the movement's members came. The Cobra movement, which existed from November 1948 until November 1951, can with some justicication be called the last major avant-garde movement of the 20th century.The source of inspiration for the composition Cobra comes from four paintings: "Obhobning" by the Dane Egill Jacobsen; "La jeune fille et la mort" by the Belgian Pierre Alechinsky; "Orgeldraaier" and "Le rythme joyeux de la ville" by the Dutch artists Karel Appel and Corneille. Obhobning means "pile-up", which is represented musically in the first part by a melodic and harmonic pilling up of perfect fourth's. The first part is also characterized by a rhythmic feeling, which the painting gives through its use of numerous black stripes. In the painting La jeune fille et la mort, Pierre Alechinsky places a young girl opposite Death. The second part features the constantly pulsating motion of live while a creeping, dark, melodic line develops. The tension between life and death is tangible as a battle reveals itself. In part three, one hears the Orgeldraaier by Karel Appel, as cheerful and playful as an organ grinder's music. The painting Le rythme joyeux de la ville by Corneille is busy and extremely dynamic, a perfect source of inspiration for a powerful, rhythmic ending to this composition. 0:09:57
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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Radetzky-Marsch, Op. 228 - Johann Strauss Sr.
Presented for the first time in August 1848 in Vienna, Johann Strauss Sr's Radetzky-Marsch is one of the most famous marches ever composed, dedicated to Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky von Radetz. Strauss was commissioned to write it to commemorate Radetzky's victory in the battle of Custoza.Next to the waltz An der schnen blauen Donau - On the beautiful blue Danube - by Johann Strauss Jr, the Radetzky-Marsch has assumed the role of 'unofficial' Austrian anthem over time. When it was performed for the first time in front of officers, these began to beat their hands and feet to the rhythm of the music, giving life to a tradition often seen in many concert halls when the march is performed live.The Vienna Philharmonic always performs the march as the final piece in the famous New Year's Concert.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£19.94Mount Auburn (Trombone Sextet) Micah Roberts
This work by Micah Roberts was the winner of the BrookWright International Brass Ensemble Competition 2023. 'Mount Auburn' for Trombone Sextet is a musical depiction of the bustling section of Cincinnati of the same name. The glissandos represent sirens, the psuedo-omnibus signifies the chaos of the traffic, but the overall aura of the piece still shows what a pleasure it can be to live there. These components, the activity, is not a negative, but the intrinsic qualities that show just how entertaining the city life can be. To view a rolling score video of the work please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlAIm22wX4I This PDF download includes a full score and parts. Trombone parts 1-4 are provided in both bass clef and treble clef. Instrumentation: Trombones 1-4 Bass Trombones 12
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£139.99Green Hills Fantasy - Thomas Doss
This composition describes a landscape in the Upper Austrian region of Mhlviertel. This area was once besieged by the Celts, who spread fear and terror among the inhabitants, however the people opposed the enemy with patience and courage. Theiruncompromising love of life demonstrated how unyielding they were and finally, the Celts had to withdraw from Mhlviertel. The region is still one of the most beautiful landscapes in Austria, and the people who live there are proof that tradition andprogress are not necessarily contradictory. Green Hills Fantasy gives you a chance to hear this fantastic landscape immortalized in a wonderful piece for Concert Band.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£80.00Hero (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts)
Heroes come to us in all areas of life. Charles Mekealian's triumphant work pays tribute to those heroes that live among us. Originally scored for brass quintet, this flexible instrumentation setting is playable by high school, university and community ensembles. A stirring addition to the flexible instrumentation repertoire.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£50.50River Songs (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wagner, Douglas E.
Few young people live closer together than do band members, as they work together, laugh together and cry together through the years of their involvement in musical activities. It is sad indeed when death strikes. River Songs was commissioned to commemorate the lives of two such young musicians (one white and one African-American). These two appropriate works, "Deep River," and "Shall We Gather at the River," were chosen as witness to our common bonds in this life and beyond.Duration: 4.00
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£50.50River Songs - Arr. Douglas E. Wagner
Few young people live closer together than do band members, as they work together, laugh together and cry together through the years of their involvement in musical activities. It is sad indeed when death strikes. River Songs was commissioned to commemorate the lives of two such young musicians (one white and one African-American). These two appropriate works, "Deep River," and "Shall We Gather at the River," were chosen as witness to our common bonds in this life and beyond.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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