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£295.00Enduring City (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Glyn, Gareth - Noble, Paul
Enduring City was composed to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the founding of New Bern, the first permanent seat of the colonial government of the state of North Carolina. It was first settled in 1710 by Swiss and German immigrants under the leadership of Christoph von Graffenried and and John Lawson. The 2010 composition was commissioned by the New Bern 300th Anniversary Committee and the City of New Bern, to portray the city in terms of its history, its present and its optimism for the future; the North Carolina Symphony gave its first performances, in venues throughout the state. Its one continuous movement is in well-defined sections. Most of the musical themes derive from names of people and places connected with New Bern, using letters that are also note-names, omitting those which are not. For example, the opening trumpets spell out E-B-E-D for New Bern ('R' standing for Re, which is D in fixed-doh sol-fa notation) and B-C-G for Baron Christoph von Graffenried. They are answered by the orchestra's "John Lawson, Gent.", the name on the cover of the co-founder's A New Voyage to Carolina. Lawson's questing and adventurous character is then suggested, accompanied by a "Carolina" note-name theme; and, after the Graffenried theme on solo horn, the music of both men combines for their voyage, culminating (on trumpets and trombones) in the founding of New Bern. The story of Tryon Palace, central to the city's history, is represented by echoes of the various kinds of music heard at the Governor's residence - fife and drum bands, minuets and the slaves' "Jonkonnu" festivals from Africa, celebratory fanfares and fireworks; the section reaches a climactic ending when all are combined. After a peremptory interruption by the snare drum, the perky fife theme is transformed to portray the conflicts that visited New Bern over the centuries, alternating with a new "grief" theme, which - when sounded by strings alone - leads to music of reconciliation and then of the natural beauty of the city's surroundings. A steady, lively rhythm underpins the final section, confidence - in the present and for the future. Echoes of previous themes are heard, but the closing peroration is reserved for a majestic and joyous statement of the name of New Bern itself.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£87.50Oracles of the Sirocco (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert
The hot winds blowing over the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Northern Africa are called the Sirocco. This wind emanates exotic energy, creating feelings of introspection and adventure captured in the mystical messages that seem to reside in the breeze.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£115.00Nne Na Tatu (Windependence Concert Band - Score and Parts) - French, Daniel
Nne na Tatu (Swahili for "Four on Three") is inspired by the music of sub-Saharan Africa and other world music traditions. Like many of those traditions, Nne na Tatu is driven by relentless percussion and rhythmic-focused development. A bold, festive theme, introduced in the brass, recurs throughout and grounds the piece amidst a series of unpredictable detours - a Scottish-inspired dance in the winds, a marimba melody reminiscent of the music of the Andes - before returning in a final triumphant fanfare. Duration: 5:15
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£66.95Furaha! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Beck, Brian
Travel to the Great Lakes region of Africa with composer Brian Beck in his new work Furaha! meaning joy in Swahili, Furaha! captures the festivity of a people who love to dance and sing. Written in 5/4 time, this piece provides an opportunity to challenge musicians rhythmically in a way that is fun and engaging.Duration: 3.30
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£74.99African Scenes (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hovi, Eric J.
This work in four sections is written for a four-part variable instrumentation together with drums. We start off in the first movement on an adventurous safari. In the second and third movements we're on the hunt for great beasts of Africa, which can also be heard with all their stomping, screeching and yelling. A wonderful musical safari that all musicians and listeners alike will enjoy!Duration: 6:40
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£195.00Johannesburg Festival Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Walton, William - Noble, Paul
Johannesburg Festival Overture was composed for orchestra by William Walton for the 70th anniversary of Johannesburg, South Africa in 1956. Walton received the commission from Ernest Fleischmann, musical director of the Johannesburg Festival Committee, to celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the city. Fleischmann included in his request to include some African themes. For inspiration he requested recordings of African music from the African Music Society. The effect of these recordings can be heard with percussionists performing on eleven instruments. The composer also incorporated the main theme from Jean Bosco Mwenda's Masanga (which had been released on record in 1954). Walton described the piece to his publisher as a non-stop gallop...slightly crazy, hilarious and vulgar. This arrangement for Concert Band captures the original colour, excitement, and energy of the original orchestra work, and should become a staple in the repertoire of excellent bands.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£72.00Invocation and African Dance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Conaway, Matt
Influenced by the rhythms and dances of western Africa, this fiery work is sure to bring the house down at your next concert or contest performance. Accessible melodies, driving polyrhythms, and powerful scoring all combine to create an experience your students and audiences will be talking about for years!Duration: 4.00
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£50.50Danza Africana (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lopez, Victor
The traditional dance in Africa often expresses the life of the community. Danza Africana is an original composition by Victor Lopez, building on the musical concepts of these dances. It is easy to learn, exciting, playable, and will definitely keep the percussionists on the alert. A wonderful opportunity to integrate multicultural learning in your band room!Duration: 2:00
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£98.00Brazil: Ceremony, Song and Samba (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
At long last, Robert W. Smith continues his musical journey that began in western Africa years ago and now takes us to Brazil. Based upon authentic Afro-Brazilian percussion grooves, "Brazil: Ceremony, Song and Samba" is comprised of three musical sections illustrating the impact of the African experience on music of this part of the world. Beginning in northern Brazil with the Ceremony, the piece transitions to Rio di Janiero and the smooth sounds of the bossa nova that has become so popular throughout the world. The piece concludes with the exciting sounds of Carnaval and the Samba Schools that fill the streets during the annual celebration. Exciting, musically rewarding and extremely effective in any concert setting!Duration: 6.30
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£60.50Swahili Folk Hymn (Bwana Awabariki) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Mixon, Kevin
This spirited number from East Africa will keep all members of your group busy. Percussionists play authentic rhythms that groove and there is an optional section where students can easily improvise, compose or play written solos. Cross-curricular opportunities abound and multiple National Standards can be met without compromising rehearsal time. To top it off, it'll be a hit at your performance too!Duration: 2.45
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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