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£67.32An American Portrait
An exciting and energetic composition based on folk song-like melodies wrapped in the unique writing style of popular composer, James Swearingen. Very playable and tuneful as you would expect from any Swearingen piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£34.65
Fantasy on an American Classic
Lush ballad setting of "Shenandoah" will add a classic touch to any concert. An excellent piece for improving the expressive playing of your band, its rubato feel and frequent dynamic changes make for a very appealing and dramatic setting of this well known melody. Stunningly beautiful!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
American Emblem - Bill Calhoun
This new piece from composer Bill Calhoun is a distinctly American work for concert band that has potential as a concert or contest piece or as patriotic tribute to our great land. Starting with an open sounding fanfare, the piece leads to a truly American style melodic figure before developing variations on Yankee Doodle in ways reminiscent of other great American composers. This is followed by a heartfelt middle section, leading to a stunning climax with the opening material returning for an upbeat conclusion. This will make you band sound wonderful for concert or contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
American Hymn - William Schuman
American Hymn was commissioned by the American Bandmasters Association and the United States Air Force Band. It received its premiere on March 5th, 1980 as part of the 40th anniversary of the American Bandmasters Association in Washington, DC. It is based on an earlier choral work which Schuman contributed to a comprehensive survey entitled American Hymns Old and New, published by Columbia University Press. The Langston Hughes text that inspired the original human is simple and straightforward, which is reflected in the melodic setting (quasi hymn-spiritual).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50A Precixe Prelude And an Excellent March - Thomas Duffy
Playing one wrong note can ruin the performance of a piece, right? Well, composer Thomas Duffy actually wants the performers to make mistakes in this clever composition! The precise imprecision comes to life as students are asked to intentionally play wrong notes in various parts of the march. After performing this work, you and your students will never look at perfection the same way again! Free interdisciplinary curriculum for the piece is available for download at www.BandQuest.org. 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.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£97.50American Folk Fantasy
American Folk Fantasy is a medley in overture style, which includes three well-known American folk songs. The first section utilizes 'Round Her Neck She Wears a Yellow Ribbon in an up-beat, march-like rendition. The second tune,All the Pretty Little Horses (Hushabye), provides a lyrical touch to the middle section. What follows is a stirring setting of the famous Shaker melody, Simple Gifts, which ultimately rushes to a grandiose conclusion. (4:45)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50American Hymn Tune Sketches - John Prescott
This taste of Americana combines two American hymn tunes, How Firm a Foundation and Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, woven together into an exciting tapestry for band. Complete statements of the tunes and rhythmic motifs propel the music toward an exuberant combination of the melodies. (6 minutes)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99
American Overture - Hayato Hirose
Hayato Hirose spent his childhood and college days in the United States and it was his impressions and experiences from these years that acted as the inspiration for this exciting 'American style' overture. American Overture will make an ideal opening piece to any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.00American Folk Rhapsody Vol. 1 - Clare Grundman
The first of four American Folk Rhapsodies, this superb work, originally written in 1948, is a wonderful example of the exceptional writing/arranging skills of Clare Grundman. Including: My Little Mohee (more commonly known as OnTop of Old Smokey), Shantyman's Life, Sourwood Mountain and Sweet Betsy from Pike, this is an outstanding, proven work for both concert and contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50American Folk Festival - Anne McGinty
This medley features three well-known American folk songs: Billy Boy, This Old Man and Skip to My Lou. With a constant tempo used throughout this is an appealing work for young players requiring minimal rehearsal time. Dur: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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