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£49.99Chorale From Concord - Clare Grundman
Commissioned by The United States Marine Band and premiered in 1987, Clare Grundman'sConcordhas remained a staple in the wind band repertoire. The middle section of this work is a beautiful chorale based on the early hymn Americacomposed by William Billings. Adapted here as a stand alone piece for younger bands, this is a stunning example of lyric writing and glorious harmonies.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.99
Celtic Fantasy - Keiichi Kurokawa
"Celtic" is a widely used term. Its history and culture expands to modern day Spain, Portugal, and North America.However, in this piece, I have based my music on the typical "Celtic" areas of Ireland and Scotland.The Bagpipe drone at the beginning reappears several times.After the introduction, the music transitions to an Irish Reel, The Wind That Shakes The Barley. Reel is a fast tempo dance, often in 4/4 or 2/2 time.Next is the Scottish folksong Auld Lang Syne, known as "Hotaru no Hikari" in Japan.The third movement is called Scotland the Brave. It is often performed by military bagpipe ensembles. Once air is blown into the bag, there is a constant reservoir of sound for Great Highland Bagpipes.A Part (advanced) is a grade 2.5-3 in American grading system. B Part (beginner) is 1-1.5.B Part is accessible for elementary school and junior high school beginning band students in Japan. However, the drone-sounding sections require a certain technique to hold the sound steady.It is my sincere desire that beginning musicians understand the importance of fundamentals through performing good music.Keiichi Kurokawa
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£244.99
Zenith of Maya - Satoshi Yagisawa
By 200 B.C. the Mayan civilization was expansive, from the Yucatan Peninsula well into Central America. Their highly advanced technology still amazes us today, including their discovery of an accurate calendar derived from detailed astronomical observations and the use of the "0" in sophisticated mathematics.I. Royal ceremony and sacrifice of renewalThe first movement describes Mayan civilization at its zenith. An initial theme heralds admiration for a great king. A graceful choral then captures the magnificent setting of the Mayan world. After a folk melody for the populace, the agitated scene of a sacrificial ceremony is portrayed. The regal theme appears again in the coda, concluding in brilliance. This great civilization vanished in 10 A.D., leaving only remnants of a remarkably prosperous world. Thousands of ruins large and small remain locked in a dense world of jungle, with huge crumbled cities having lain forgotten for eight centuries.II. Glorious ruins still ariseII characterizes this civilization from glory, to destruction, to the present with its buried ruins. To begin, stone cities wait silently cloaked in jungle, steadfastly eluding discovery. As time passes slowly, the music reflects back to the glory of the Maya. Though wishing to turn back the hands of time for this incredible civilization, its fate and the gravity of its loss are carried forward in the profound silence of eternal loss. Finally, in the present, we marvel at the thousands of elegant remains, with a choral of praise for those with remarkable wisdom and strength, in a spectacular conclusion.(Satoshi Yagisawa)
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£59.95Danza Latina - Gene Milford
An introduction to the musical styles of the Caribbean and South America, Danza Latina is a level-appropriate work for young bands. While composed of only of quarter note and half note rhythms for the winds, rhythmic challenges are provided by the use of rests. Percussionists have the opportunity to experience Latin percussion instruments in this fun-filled composition for beginning groups.
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£140.50
Diamond Reflections - Jeremy Martin
Diamond Reflections was composed to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The work progresses from a somber, militaristic intro to a jovial symphonic ending, exploring various
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£164.99
Four Colonial Country Dances - James Curnow
Throughout the colonial period in America, country dancing was the principal recreation of all social classes. Americans had inherited this tendency from Elizabethan England, and many continental Europeans also took up English country dancing as their own. Four Colonial Country Dances feature country dance tunes that were indigenous to New England and particularly to the Boston area.
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£69.99
Heaven's Valley - James L. Hosay
This piece is descriptive of day-to-day life and activities in Virginia's splendidly beautiful Shenandoah Valley. An abundance of apple orchards and vineyards drapes the landscape in this heavenly habitat of rural America. The beautiful and popular folk song, Oh Shenandoah, is interwoven with original melodies in this warm and delightful homespun overture.
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£122.50
Down From The Shimmering Sky - James Curnow
A concert "centerpiece", this major work from James Curnow explores the spiritual perspectives of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest in North America. The five movements investigate the "Cosmos" and its four "Worlds". With such complete contrasts as "The Undersea World" and the ceremonial dance in "The Mortal World", an authentic First Nations melody in "The Spirit World" and the ethos of "The Sky World", the wonders are many. Your performance of "Down From The Shimmering Sky" will be meaningful and memorable for musicians and audience alike. This is a landmark piece for concert band.
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£91.99
Triumphant Spirit - Timothy Johnson
TRIUMPHANT SPIRIT was written to capture the essence of the spirit of triumph that exists when we endure hardship, and prevail. Those who took part in the rescue efforts resulting from the attacks on America on September 11, 2001 vividly personified this spirit.TRIUMPHANT SPIRIT displays impressive compositional techniques, colorful orchestration, and dazzling rhythmic counterpoint. Exotic harmonies and primal percussion are underlying concepts of this intriguing musical exploration, and the intense finale is gratifying indeed.Powerful!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
A Lafayette Portrait - Mike Hannickel
Modal harmonies evoke images of America as far back as the 1700's. The influence of the Native American tribes in the area is felt in this powerful overture. Rhythmic and contrapuntal action stake a claim to the audience's attention from the opening notes. This one is perfect for festival or concert. Commissioned for massed Middle School band concert, it works great with groups large or small. Cross-curricular potential with History.Bold and decisive!
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