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£45.95Courtly Dance and Procession - By Brian Balmages
You'll be surprised to know that this great sounding work uses only six notes in all instruments, with the exception of the clarinets, which also use a low written B to involve the right hand. The piece has a Renaissance quality to it and includes a middle processional theme (at the same tempo) to work on legato playing. Optional parts are included for clarinet 2 and trumpet 2. There is something for everyone in this dynamic addition to the repertoire!
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£8.95
Escape from the Deep - By Brian Balmages
Commissioned by the same group that premiered Moscow, 1941, this incredible new work chronicles the World War II miracle involving the only Americans to ever escape from a sunken submarine. Beginning with dark chords and a military field drum, the music evokes thoughts of honor and integrity. As events unfold, tempo becomes much faster and dissonant lines emerge. Excerpts from America occur in various forms, first in adrenaline-packed moments, then in a brief moment of solitude and calm. The final burst of energy portrays the daring escape. An incredible portrayal of courage, leadership, sacrifice, and survival against all odds!
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£66.95
Temple of the Murals - By Brian Balmages
Experience the mysteries of Bonampak, an ancient structure located in Mexico's Mayan Riviera. This programmatic work portrays three different rooms within the structure and is thus divided into three sections - Robing of the Nobles, War, and Ceremony. After an explosive fanfare, an intense war section features an abundance of percussion, woodwind flourishes and powerful fugue statements. The final section is based on an authentic Mayan song and brings the work to a powerful conclusion!
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£4.95
Apparitions - By Brian Balmages
This serious lyrical work paints a picture of lonely apparitions that constantly appear and then fade away. Designed as an excellent introduction to expressive playing with more complex harmonies, all ranges are intentionally conservative, allowing students to explore the musical depth and various contemporary textures. Unique percussion effects include placing a cymbal upside down on a timpani and bowing it while fluttering the pedal, creating a supernatural effect toward the end of the work. Suspenseful and innovative.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£73.50
Spontaneous Beings - By Brian Balmages
Based on oral history of the Anishinaabeg, this piece draws its name from Ojibwe historian Basil Johnston, who offered the literal translation of the name as "Spontaneous Beings." Based on authentic folk music and steeped in tradition, the piece relies heavily on traditional percussion instruments (with optional substitutes suggested). Very approachable, yet extremely powerful.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£6.25
The Fire's Fury - By Brian Balmages
An event so powerful that it is hard to control, seemingly unpredictable, aggressive, fast moving, and unstable. All these thoughts are explored as powerful percussion elements combine with dissonant intervals in the winds. Complex sounds for a work that is very approachable!
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£10.95
Fanfare Forza - By Brian Balmages
This contemporary fanfare will usher in a sense of excitement and anticipation as the music unfolds in dramatic fashion. Bold, rhythmic motives combine with massively powerful lyrical lines spanning a wide gamut of emotions. The kind of opener that may just bring your audience to its feet!
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£6.25
Silence Overwhelmed - By Brian Balmages
This mature lyrical work uses complex harmonies and textures amidst a sea of colors and timbres. Great opportunities for chamber playing exist throughout, with solos provided for oboe (cued elsewhere) and trumpet. From the softest and darkest of sounds to the most powerful and soaring lines, this work is certain to take you on an incredible emotional journey.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£8.95
When Spirits Soar - By Brian Balmages
Let the emotion pour off your stage with this powerful composition. Opening with exciting woodwind flourishes and contrasting fanfares, the piece eventually moves into a sensitive passage featuring beautiful chamber writing. Special effects are employed (including tuned wine glasses and singing) in an ethereal presentation of the melody using piano, bells, and vibraphone. As the piece builds one final time, the beautiful sweeping lines of the lyrical section return under powerful woodwind ostinatos. This work truly soars!
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£7.95
Winged Victory - Elementary Supplemental (A) - By Brian Balmages
Originally written for advanced symphonic band, this elementary supplemental set can be played along with the original, and is perfect for a massed band performance or recruiting tool. Includes a reduction of the full score to aid with rehearsal. (Not playable without the advanced version.)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days