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£60.50Academic Festival Overture - Johannes Brahms / arr. Michael Story
Although conceived as a comical academic musical representation by its renowned composer, this overture is lyrical and exciting. There are opportunities for your students to present sudden stylistic changes and tempo shifts which permit for both performance and teaching. It is still used in a variety of settings (even in its comedic intent) in films and on the more serious concert stage. This arrangement includes generous cuing to accommodate incomplete instrumentations. Classic, familiar and even humorous, it is a sure winner for your developing band. (3:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£58.50Fanfare to Joy - Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. Michael Story
A contemporary setting of Beethoven's revered melody is scored in a fanfare-style that will certainly draw acclaim. Following the introductory statement, the arrangement builds with intensity and intricacy to a dramatic conclusion. Bold and magnificent, this setting will be a dynamic opening to any program! (2:43) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£56.50Awaken the Giant - Joel Spineti
This whimsical offering represents a story about a young boy who is chosen to confront a giant in order to learn his secrets. The textures and lilting rhythms create a fairy-tale soundscape sure to delight the performers and audience. (3:15)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.95Slavonic Dance No. 1 - Antonín Dvorák / arr. Michael Story
From the Czech composer Antonn Dvork. Originally composed in 1886 for four-hand piano, this beginning band transcription/reduction develops the charismatic melody and offers opportunity to explore the varied timbres in beginning band in a sure-fire solid setting. Providing a stunning opportunity to introduce or reinforce three-quarter time, the arrangement is a charming choice for concert and contest alike. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£55.50Jubilant Fanfare - Michael Story
Bold and gallant, this original composition opens with a heralding noble tutti statement and is followed by a hero's theme that builds to a glorious conclusion. Carefully scored to insure success for the developing band, your audience will take note of this striking contemporary work. (2:30)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£55.50Blind Brook Celebration - Michael Story
Inspired by the bedroom community to New York City, this vibrant overture musically reflects the juxtaposition of the tranquility of nature in this quiet suburb with the busyness of modern-day life in the city. Set in ABCA form, the composition opens with a trickling melodic line depicting the beginning of the brook itself building to the energetic main theme. Musically exploring that dichotomy, the work unifies to a chorale section and builds to a frenzied conclusion. Highly recommended for concerts and contest alike! (3:00)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£68.00Beyond!
Beyond was written to celebrate America's exploration of space, culminating with the historic moon landing of Apollo 11 in July, 1969. The music moves through the exciting events: a sunrise awakening, the victorious emotion of the successful landing, the spreading news, trepidation at the challenges returning to earth, and the ultimate relief and joy at the safe splashdown of the NASA astronauts. Intended to ignite the imagination, this piece encourages players to tell a story with their instrument and wonder what else may lie ahead in the future, Beyond?
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£51.50The Lost Lady Found - Michael Story
A 19th-century British folk song found throughout England as well as Canada and the United States, the melody is most known as the basis of the last movement of Percy Grainger's masterwork, Lincolnshire Posy. In three-four time, there are a few accidentals carefully listed for the conductor that may need reviewing. Attention to the articulations, phrasing, and breath marks will make this work simply sparkle! (1:45)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Christmas At The Symphony - Michael Story
Celebrate the holidays with the masters. Representing Mozart's "Sleigh Ride" (German Dance No. 3), Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" from The Nutcracker, and Bizet's "March of the Kings" (a 13th century traditional French carol included in his L'Arlsienne Suites Nos. 1 and 2. Three-four and four-four meters are explored with a variety of textures and voicing shifts in this medley of joyous familiar holiday themes. Simply glorious! (4:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Ancient Curses - Michael Story
Inspired by the 2016 discovery of an ancient Roman burial ground, this poignant original composition is both bold and reflective. The intriguing discovery took a turn when ancient scrolls with a variety of curses were also found. Compelling! (3:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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