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£155.90Cantina Band - John Williams
Cantina Band (or Mad About Me) was written by John Williams in 1977 for the film Star Wars (later Star Wars IV: A New Hope). Even with quite a bit of the Star Wars music being quite well known, Cantina Band is literally in a style of its own. In the Star Wars-universe this style is called jizz, Williams' take on the more well-known genre jazz. Williams was tasked by Star Wars-creator George Lucas to make music that sounded like several creatures in a future century finding some 1930's Benny Goodman swing band music ... and how they might attempt to interpret it and ended up with Cantina Band #1 and #2. Both numbers are played in the legendary scene taking place in Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina where Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi gets in a fight causing even the band to stop playing.The band, which goes by the name Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes, comes from the planet Clak'dor VII and specializes in jizz and the nearby, slightly older style of jatz. Performers of this music often go by the name "jizz-wailers", and the Bith people from Clak'dor VII are especially well suited for jizz-wailing since they can hold every note as long as they want thanks to a unique respiratory system - something many perhaps would like to be able to do in the performance of this arrangement as well.The arrangement is relatively faithful to Williams' original version, but with a somewhat different ending. Although the woodwind section undoubtedly has the biggest technical challenges, an understanding of the musical style is the very key to making the arrangement sound good - and here all groups must work together. Playing lightly but quite articulated, and very precise, will be an absolute necessity to get the music drifting off all the way to Tatooine.In measure 113 there is a small improvised solo in either trombone or trumpet, but if you want the real authentic Cantina Band-sound this is of course done on a steel drum.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Operation Invictus - Amy Webb
Operation Invictus is a rising band work that checks all the boxes: exciting parts for all players, commanding rhythms, and challenging, yet surmountable melodies that will leave your band feeling great about themselves and their performance. Each instrument gets to play snappy little licks that are so engaging they'll want to practice. Even the low brass gets some fanfare-like material that will sound powerful. The very word invictus is Latin for "undefeated." A tremendous piece at the easy level that can be played either at the beginning or end of your next concert or festival. (3:07) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99Majestic Entrance - Bert Appermont
Majestic Entrance is a festive opening work with cinematic influences. It was written for the Swiss Musikverein Muttenz; this music society celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2021 - more than enough reason for a commissioned composition. The work consists of three movements: a heroic opening passage, a lyrical middle movement and a return to the opening. All in all a composition of majestic charm!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£126.50Variations on a Fourth - Philip Sparke
Variations on a Fourth was written for an innovative project initiated by the Siena Wind Orchestra from Tokyo. Four European and four Japanese composers created a new wind orchestra piece for a special concert held on 15 June 2019 in Bunkyo Civic Concert Hall, where all eight works - that were recorded for a CD release the previous day - were performed. Variations on a Fourth comprises four variations, all of which feature the musical interval of a fourth in much of their melodic and harmonic material. The result is a four-movement work of wide-ranging appeal that will be an absolute joy to play!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£420.99Symphony of Freedom - Thomas Doss
"All men are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and are to meet one another in a spirit of brotherhood." This article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights forms the basic idea behind this majestic Symphony of Freedom. In each of the three movements, the composer picks another angle on this universal theme of freedom. In the first 'Cry for Freedom' it's the Dalai Lama of which the composer is a great admirer. The second movement 'Dream of Freedom' takes the photograph of the deceased three-year-old refugee boy Ailan Kurdi on the beach at Bodrum as a basis. The finale 'Freedom Above All' refers, besides a Bruckner quote, to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven. This movement should be seen first and foremost as an affirmation of life, faith and hope for a better world.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Scalin' and Wailin' - Thomas C. Duffy
Scalin' and Wailin' is a flexible, fun piece written with a differentiated instruction model. Three different difficulty levels meet students where they're at in their development and allows space for each to grow. This piece is also ideal for educators and conductors looking for side by side programming - younger ensembles can all play within the easiest group and more advanced ensembles can play within the more difficult groups, all fitting together in one energetic piece. Celebrate BandQuest's 20th anniversary with this special release, and find what works for your ensemble! BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece. Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email [email protected] to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
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£154.99Majestic Waters - Thomas Doss
The area surrounding Zell am See is amongst the most beautiful spots on earth. Majestic Waters, which portrays water in in all its diverse conditions in and around Zell am See, was inspired by mountains, water and the overall impression of the landscape. This composition was commissioned by and is dedicated to Brgermusik Zell am See, conducted by Horst Egger, on the occasion of their 140th anniversary. A great piece for thematic programs or a spectacular option for your contest!The area surrounding Zell am See is amongst the most beautiful spots on earth. Majestic Waters, which portrays water in in all its diverse conditions in and around Zell am See, wasinspired by mountains, water and the overall impression of the landscape. This composition was commissioned by and is dedicated to Brgermusik Zell am See, conducted by Horst Egger, on the occasion of their 140th anniversary. A great piece for thematic programs or a spectacular option for your contest!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£119.99Wings to Fly - Thomas Doss
This piece was composed for the youth wind band at the Marienschule in Saarbrcken, Germany. The title praises the importance of an education emphasizing freedom, responsibility and getting to know and accepting one's limitations in order to become a well-educated and good-hearted citizen. During the piece, the composer refers to aspects of a typical school-age experience, such as friendship, disappointments, challenges, values and goals. The point is that education gives us all 'Wings to fly'. This is a noble piece, full of variety, with nice sections for all instrumental groups.
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£134.99Aretha!
Aretha Franklin - the 'Queen of Soul' - was an icon and inspiration for women all around the world, and the first female artist to enter the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame' in 1987. This medley by Gilbert Tinner contains Aretha Franklin's most famous hits: 'Respect', '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman', 'Son of a Preacher Man' and of course 'Think', one of the greatest up-tempo tracks of all time.
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£84.99You Raise Me Up
'You Raise me Up' has topped the charts all around the world. Its memorable Irish-style melody sticks with you like a real earworm! Here it is beautifully arranged by Bert Appermont. 'You Raise me Up' has topped the charts all around the world. Its memorable Irish-style melody sticks with you like a real earworm! Here it is beautifully arranged by Bert Appermont.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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