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£76.99African Beat - AndrĂ© Waignein
African music can be hard to defi ne, given the sheer variety it contains. However, certain characteristics can be described as typically African. For African Beat Andr Waignein made use of two such features that feature throughout the work:a ubiquitous African rhythm and an 'Afro-pop' style which has emerged in the music of the continent in recent decades. Invite your audience to join you on a colourful musical safari.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.00African Dances. Wind band - Kit Turnbull
African Dances is a continuous work for solo clarinet and wind ensemble consisting of five individual sections. The basis for the piece is the clarinet's construction from the wood of the African blackwood tree, and itssubsequent development into the instrument we know today. Each movement draws on different aspects of Pan-African music, ranging from the styles and forms of the African choral tradition, through to the complex cross-rhythms andpatterns that characterise so much of the music of Africa.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.99African Harmony - Johan de Meij
The first of its kind: A delightful suite based on five enchanting African folk songs. African Harmony can be performed instrumental or with choir (SATB).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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African Journey - Brian Balmages
Full Score and Parts for Brass Band to Brian Balmages' African Journey. The use of 'snares off' and a tom-tom part will take your students on a musical safari with African Journey. Open 4ths and 5ths create a very mysterious setting. The piece also features some excellent contrapuntal writing between the ostinato figures and the melodic line that will keep student interest high during both rehearsal and performance time.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99The African sound of Bert Kaempfert - Bert Kaempfert
The composer, arranger and band leader Bert Kaempfert is considered a giant in the field of easy listening music. He wrote songs for world renowned stars such as Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Shirley Bassey, Anita Kerr, Frank Sinatra and many others. He created his own unique sound with the Bert Kaempfert Orchestra and had huge international success. His affinity with 'black music' is significant and his fascination with South African sounds led to their incorporation into several of his compositions and arrangements. Roland Kernen has used the following well-known tunes in this medley: Zambesi, African Beat, Wimoweh, Happy Trumpeter and Skokiaan.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£39.99African Portrait - James Curnow
Let the rhythmic joy of these African folk songs invigorate your audience at your next concert. The young band will enjoy performing this excellent arrangement by James Curnow with foot-stomping and hand-clapping as well asaccessibly enjoyable instrumental parts. Good, easy band arrangements of authentic African melodies are somewhat rare considering the immense wealth of styles of music that infuse the continent. This new piece is sure to becomestandard literature for young bands. Perfect for multicultural events.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95African Celebration - Justin Harden
Take your audience on a musical safari of the Dark Continent with this imaginative work by Justin Harden. A unique melody flowing beautifully over tribal percussion stirs the imagination of young musicians. Accessible and entertaining, "African Celebration" will be a hit on your next program.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50South African Suite - John Higgins
From the composer of Pueblo and Black Wolf Run comes yet another outstanding piece for younger bands. This new suite is based on the simple, diatonic melodies that come from the rich musical culture of South Africa. John employs African sounding percussion and other unique effects to keep students interested and excited to perform something new and different.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99African Beat (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
African music can be hard to defi ne, given the sheer variety it contains. However, certain characteristics can be described as typically African. For African Beat Andr? Waignein made use of two such features that feature throughout the work: a ubiquitous African rhythm and an 'Afro-pop' style which has emerged in the music of the continent in recent decades. Invite your audience to join you on a colourful musical safari. 04:27
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95African Marching Song (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - O'Reilly, John
The South African folk classic "Siyahamba" is authentically treated in this special arrangement for young band. Repeating percussion patterns using tom toms, bass drum, claves, and cowbell keep the African feel moving while syncopated block harmonies round out the accompaniment. Trumpets and flutes get to shine on the opening melody, and in typical African call and response tradition, everyone gets to join in as the arrangement progresses.Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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