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£99.99Big Sky Overture - Philip Sparke
Composer Philip Sparke is fascinated by the early history of the American west, in particular the incredible expedition undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who were despatched by President Thomas Jefferson in the first decade of the nineteenth century to map the headwaters of the Missouri River and establish a route to the Pacific: a two-year journey that led them across the uncharted Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. Big Sky Overture depicts the vastness and beauty of this area and will bring a feel of the Wild West to any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.95On The American River - Alan Lee Silva
An original overture that contains melodies and sounds reminscent of life on the great rivers in this country around the turn of the 20th Century. Composer Alan Lee Silva gives us a piece that is perfrect to highlight the skills of your band at contest/festival performance. The effortless nature and every changes tonal colors will astound your audiences.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Thunderbird Overture - Stephen Bulla
The descriptive piece draws its inspiration from the American west, the music first depicts a scene of wide open spaces and the quiet landscape of the painted desert. The second section is more animated in character. You will hear references to the cowboy era, complete with gunshots and the sound of the rodeo.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99White River Canyon (Overture) - John Higgins
Certainly a standard repertoire selection among grade 2 overtures, this John Higgins original work for developing groups expresses the spirit and vivid imagery of the American West.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Overture on an American Folk Tune (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Akey, Douglas
This incredible overture was written for the All County Honor Band in Mercer County, Pennsylvania and is based on the familiar folk song, "Erie Canal." The slow, powerful introduction is comprised of fragments of the famous melody. The tempo then suddenly increases, yielding a driving, staccato variation featuring trumpets and percussion. After giving way to a mysterious section played by flutes and low brass, the "Allegro" reappears in an exciting contrapuntal form. Douglas Akey's Overture on an American Folk Tune is destined to become a classic! Duration: 4.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.54American Patriot Salute (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
From the opening fanfare, "American Patriot Salute" is an emotionally powerful, but easily playable, patriotic overture for your young musicians. In this skillful arrangement of "America" and "Yankee Doodle, " bold statements contrast with flowing melodic lines, providing a rich musical experience for your band. Dedicated to the men and women serving in our Armed Forces, "American Patriot Salute" provides a fitting patriotic tribute for your next concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Overture on a Hymn Tune (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vinson, Johnnie
Overture on a Hymn Tune is based on The Old Ship Of Zion which is found in the Early American Sacred Harp songbook. Johnnie Vinson uses a fast-slow-fast overture format to give this wonderful melody an appealing setting with plenty of variety and musicality. The slow middle section is a rhapsodic treatment of the main melody, while the two fast segments offer appealing and upbeat settings sure to be enjoyed by all. skilfully scored to sound full with inexperienced players.Duration: 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£129.99Celebration Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Creston, Paul - Madden, John T.
Commissioned by Edwin Frank Goldman for the American Bandmasters Association, Paul Creston's Celebration Overture was premiered at the 1955 ABA convention. His third work for symphonic band, it is a standard of concert band repertoire and is included on several state contest lists. Thisedition is completely re-engraved, correcting errors from the earlier original printing. Dur: 7:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.99Big Sky Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Composer Philip Sparke is fascinated by the early history of the American west, in particular the incredible expedition undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who were dispatched by President Thomas Jefferson in the first decade of the nineteenth century to map the headwaters of the Missouri River and establish a route to the Pacific: a two-year journey that led them across the uncharted Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. Big Sky Overture depicts the vastness and beauty of this area and will bring a feel of the Wild West to any concert.Duration: 4:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.95Timberline Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert
Timberline Overture is a highly original musical portrait of the southern Appalachian forest. An impressionistic opening transitions to an Allegro that embodies the spirit of the American settlers from this region. Lydian motifs and dreamy textures combined with tuneful melodies and catchy rhythms create a very enjoyable concert or contest selection. Duration: 4.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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