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£89.99Band Fever - Otto M. Schwarz
Modern wind music in the style of the great Big Bands was the model for the composition Band Fever by Otto M. Schwarz. It was written on commission of the prestigious South Tyrolese concert band, Symphonic Winds. The piece features two soloists, one saxophone and one flugel. Rhythms like Hip Hop Style and Double Samba support a catchy melody, which is later taken up by the full band, forming the basis for the above-mentioned soloists' improvisations. A unique work in the world of wind music, Band Fever allows both soloists and conductor to display individuality and creativity. It is especially suitable as an opener of the light part of a concert, or as afeature number for special soloists in the orchestra.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99The Spheres - Ola Gjeilo
This evocative work is a wind band version of the composer's mass for choir and string orchestra entitled Sunrise. The piece is built around a five-note chorale theme, and the opening section features an overlapping fade-in/fade-out effect meant to give a sense of floating in space, as if surrounded by stars and planets. A stunning composition from an exciting new voice in the band world - Ola Gjeilo. Dur: 5:20 Online audio sample was recorded by the Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble - Dr. Edwin Powell, conductor Watch the featurette about The Spheres here.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£144.99Tetraktys - Klaas Coulembier
Tetraktys, named after a mathematical concept of Pythagoras, is a festive and varied work, composed for the tenth anniversary of the Ghent University Wind Band. A mysterious introduction paves the way for a driving allegro, in which all sections of the orchestra are featured. The slow middle part offers a moment of repose, introduced by a lyrical theme presented by the clarinet section. After a brief recollection of the fast movement, the mood shifts into a swinging big band-style passage, that leads directly into the finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99The Many Moods of Christmas: Suite No. 4 - Robert Shaw
The extensive passages for orchestra alone in The Many Moods of Christmas suites represent some of Robert Russell Bennett's most brilliant and attractive writing based on familiar carols. This Mark Rogers' edition for wind band alone is the second offering in an ongoing series which will bring all four of these suites to the repertory of band conductors in the coming years. Included are Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light, The First Nowell, O Little Town of Bethlehem, I Saw Three Ships, and concludes with a rousing version of Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.80Adagio - Kevin Houben
Johannes Brahms can be considered to be one of the top composers of the nineteenth century chamber music. He was a giant in this field and an eminent successor of Beethoven and Haydn. A masterpiece from his chamber music oeuvre is the trio in Eb opus 40 for piano, violin and natural French horn.In 1865, the year of his Horn trio, Brahms's mother Christiane died. It's well known that he fostered deep feelings for her. The slow part of the Horn trio with the tempo indication Adagio Mesto (sad) can be considered as a lamentation for his mother.The first performance of the piece took place in Zrich on 28th November 1865 and it was published a year later in November 1866.In this version for Wind Band Kevin Houben stays as true as possible to the original. The result is a deep and dark orchestration of the wonderful Adagio Mesto. A challenge for any orchestra and extremely suitable as concert piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.99Hidden Light - Kevin Houben
Hidden Light - Loyalty Among Friends, was composed on the occasion of the 75 year membership of Mr Leo Knoben at the Royal Brass Band 'Eendracht Waubach'. (NL)From pride and admiration for this exceptional jubilee , but also out of gratitude for his many years of commitment as musician and member of the board, the association chose to have a memorable work written.That assignment resulted in the wonderful choral Hidden Light, for which composer Kevin Houben based himself on the following emotions and oppositions: small vs majestic, submissive vs royal and simplicity vs glory.The work starts in a very modest, dark atmosphere, after which the composition develops into a grand and lofty sound with broad melodies, exploring the full richness and colors of the 'symphonic' wind band.The interesting variety in orchestration - the small , intimate setting at the beginning and the following broad, majestic tutti passages - makes the work very varied, grateful to perform and to listen to.With Hidden Light Kevin Houben has again created an expressive and powerful composition that is highly reflective in nature. This emotional work is a tribute to an exceptional man who has been there for 'his' orchestra all his life, with a warm heart for 'his' musicians. Each musician will recognize the connection and the passion for music in this piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£136.00Run to the Edge - Jonathan Dove
Jonathan Dove's thrilling and energetic showpiece was originally composed for the London Schools Symphony Orchestra (of which the composer was a member). Phillip Littlemore has expertly arranged the work for concert band, providing symphonic wind ensembles with a high-velocity joy ride. Band Grade: 5.5
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99The Many Moods of Christmas: Suite No. 2 - Robert Russell Bennett
The extensive passages for orchestra alone in The Many Moods of Christmas suites represent some of Robert Russell Bennett's most brilliant and attractive writing based on familiar carols. This Mark Rogers Edition for wind band alone is the initial offering in an ongoing series which will bring all four of these suites to the repertory of band conductors in the coming years. Included are Joy to the Worls, with optional antiphonal Salvation Army brass band, the Pastoral Symphony from Handels Messiah, Away in a Manger, concluding with a rousing medley of The March of the Three Kings and Fum, Fum, Fum!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99Goodnight Moon - Eric Whitacre
Over the past few years I must have read Goodnight Moon to my son a thousand times - maybe more. Somewhere around reading number 500, I began hearing little musical fragments as I read, and over time those fragments began toblossom into a simple, sweet lullaby. I knew it was a long shot, but I asked my manager, Claire Long, to contact HarperCollins and see if they would allow the text to be set to music. To my surprise and delight they agreed - thefirst time they had ever allowed Goodnight Moon to be used in such a way. I composed the piece relatively quickly, originally setting the text for harp, string orchestra, and my son's mother, soprano Hila Plitmann. I laterarranged Goodnight Moon for SATB choir and piano. More recently, my dear friend Verena Msenbichler-Bryant arranged the piece for wind ensemble and soloist. The melody of Goodnight Moon will forever make me think of those quietnights, reading my son to sleep. -Eric Whitacre
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Celebration Fanfare (On a Theme by Haydn) - Franz Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn's famous melody from the second movement of the Emperor Quartet (String Quartet, Op. 76) was the basis for the national anthem of Austria for more than a century, and is frequently heard in hymns, anthems, andalma maters worldwide. In this celebratory extended fanfare, composer James Curnow skillfully weaves this majestic melody into a work which is both exuberant and energetic. Recorded by the Cobb Wind Symphony (Marietta, GA) -Alfred Watkins and Robert Cowles conductors, premiered during their performance at the 2018 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Dur: 4:25
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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