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£76.99Rock Music (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shapiro, Alex
For Concert Wind Band and Pre-Recorded Soundscapes.Alex Shapiro first brought electroacoustic music - paired with using an everyday object as an instrument - to middle school bands with her 2010 piece, PAPER CUT. Now comes ROCK MUSIC, possibly the very first geo-electroacoustic minimalist band piece, largely devoid of melody, and of rhythm. Conceptual and atmospheric, the music features compelling textures from instruments, voices, and rocks that weave a wind band into a piece of sonic fabric stretched across linear time. As the notes slowly crawl, melt, and scrape over a sonic landscape in random, irregular ways, we're connected to the ancient glaciers which carved the world we know, and which we strive to protect. Like PAPER CUT, ROCK MUSIC can be equally appreciated by mature bands and their audiences, as well. To perform ROCK MUSIC, you'll need an audio system capable of playing the prerecorded audio tracks from a laptop computer via a small digital audio interface connected to an audio mixer. Download information is provided in the printed piece.Duration: 4:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Sea Glass (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kirby, Rick
Worn by the waves and recycled by the ocean, sea glass is a product of both nature and man. Bottles and jars carelessly discarded are tumbled by sea and sand, magically creating colourful and smoothly polished gems. This lovely descriptive work uses shimmering effects in piano and percussion combined with beautiful melodies and lush harmonies. With effective emotional peaks and a nice variety in textures, this is a rewarding work for band.Duration: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£145.00Toward the Splendid City (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Danielpour, Richard - Martin, Peter Stanley
Originally commissioned by the New York Philharmonic and written as a love letter in music to all of New York City's "wonderful and terrible things", Danielpour and Martin's collaboration brings Toward the Splendid City - an 8-minute wild ride of musical imagery of NYC's skyline, bridges and tunnels, bawdy and brash nightlife and more - to the wind band medium. Brassy bursts of color and surges of notes are abundant in a musical tribute to the vitality of this dynamic city.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£125.00Captive (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Conaway, Matt
Powerful and emotional, this brilliant and absorbing work for more experienced ensembles will challenge performers and astonish audiences! "Captive" provides the opportunity to musically explore challenging topics including depression, self-doubt, and ultimately self-confidence. The composer intertwines hymn-like melodies with angular motifs and rhythms to musically portray the difficult journey toward happiness. This memorable composition deserves your very strongest consideration for any concert or festival performance! Compelling and inspirational! Duration: 8.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£199.95The Year of the Dragon (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
The 2017 version of The Year of the Dragon was commissioned by the Siena Wind Orchestra and given its world premiere on June 17th 2017 in Bunkyo Civic Hall, Tokyo, conducted by the composer.The original wind band arrangement of The Year of the Dragon was made in 1985, a year after the composer wrote the brass band version. At that time he was still learning the intricacies of writing for wind band (and still is!) and in the 32 years which have elapsed since then, his approach to scoring for the medium has developed and, hopefully, improved.Here are the main differences between the two versions:In the 1980's, the wind band movement was much less international than it is now. British wind bands were still to some extent based on the military band tradition of the time, which tended to use rather smaller instrumentation than the then-dominant American university model. The new version embraces a much more international instrumentation, including low woodwinds and string bass, as well as an expanded percussion section.In the original version there was a touch of naivety in the way the composer wrote for the woodwinds; much of their articulation was transferred too literally from the brass version, resulting in some unidiomatic writing, which he has tried to improve in the new version.In addition to the above, Philip's own compositional style has matured and developed in the intervening 32 years. There are some passages in the original which he simply would not write today - not because they are 'wrong', but because his way of writing has changed. The new version is perhaps how he would have written it today, rather than simply dressing the original version in new clothes.The work is in three movements:Toccata opens with an arresting side drum figure and snatches of themes from various sections of the band, which try to develop until a broad and powerful theme from the middle of the band asserts itself. A central dance-like section soon gives way to the return of this theme, which subsides until faint echoes of the opening material fade to a close.Interlude takes the form of a sad and languid solo for alto saxophone. A chorale for the whole band introduces a brief spell of optimism but the saxophone solo returns to close the movement quietly.Finale is a real tour-de-force for the band with a stream of rapid semi-quavers running throughout the movement. The main theme is heroic and march-like but this is interspersed with lighter, more playful episodes. A distant fanfare to the sound of bells is introduced and this eventually returns to bring the work to a stirring close.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£100.00Battles (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Dobson, Simon
Battles was written for the restoration of the epic 1927 silent film The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands, and was commissioned by the British Film Institute (BFI) in 2013. The work presents eight contrasting scenes as a continuous sequence: War, Introduction of Admiral von Spee, German Banquet, Building Steam/Preparing, Islanders, Call to Arms, Great Battle at Sea and Victory. The original score was written for a small chamber orchestra, symphonic brass and a substantial batterie of tuned and untuned percussion. Battles has been edited for symphonic wind orchestra with percussion and harp. Composer Simon Dobson says of his colourful score, "I wanted to keep things simple and clear, so there is a British theme, a fanfare march idea, often heard on trumpet, and a German naval theme, which is a more angular motif." Duration: 13.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.00Sunscapes (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wilson, Chandler L.
This exciting work depicts the lively and sunny nature of the state of Florida. Opening with a brilliant and majestic section highlighting the state's bright and vibrant culture, a flowing melody follows, representing the calming winds and consistent breeze of the state. Dance is a large part of Florida's culture, especially in its southern region, and the 7/8 rhythm captures an Afro-Latin style dance movement. The chorale/hymn section is based on the "Florida Song," which is a traditional school song of many schools, including Florida A&M in Tallahassee. The work then recapitulates and moves toward a driving and joyful conclusion. An excellent contest/festival work! Duration: 4.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00Ancient Conquest (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Coles, Jay
Inspired by the Persian conquest of Ancient Egypt, "Ancient Conquest" opens with a peaceful statement depicting the tranquility of a civilization, and quickly shifts into a gripping and aggressive-sounding battle chant that drives to the end. Vibrant scoring and impressive use of percussion, this programmatic work is perfect for teaching rhythm and phrasing, and for contest/festival use. Sure to be a favorite of young musicians and audiences alike! Duration: 3.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00And to the Republic (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Huckeby, Ed
Everybody loves patriotic marches, and this traditional-style march provides a very playable and musically rewarding solution to the fundamental need for toe-tapping! With limited ranges and difficulty but maximum appeal, "And To The Republic" will be a sure hit with your young players and appreciative audiences. Strike up the band! Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00Amber Skies (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - McBride, Jonathan
Amber Skies is a uniquely lyrical and moving work at this grade level. Sweet, simple melodies and countermelodies are combined to create a contemplative and sensitive work, while ranges and rhythms are kept manageable so your students can focus on an expressive and musical performance. "Amber Skies" is written in a style that helps ensure a meaningful, emotional, and accessible performance that your students will be proud of. Beautiful! Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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