Results
-
£73.50Mock Morris for Band - Percy Aldridge Grainger / arr. Joseph Kreines
Evoking 'jog trot' images and moving steadily from beginning to end, this wonderful tune, first presented by the woodwinds in a variety of colorful voicings and punctuated by brass voices, eventually, is classic Grainger. Explicitly edited in this edition, it is a fitting addition to any concert or contest program.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
-
£66.95Spontaneous Combustion - Robert Sheldon
A fast-paced tour-de-force for developing bands, "Spontaneous Combustion" explodes out of the starting blocks and keeps moving relentlessly to the last note. Presented in a minor key with shifting tonalities and tuneful melodies, this musical juggernaut eventually yields to a major key, which only amplifies its inherent energy. Mixed meters and bombastic percussion help to drive the piece to the very end. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
-
£49.95Redshift - Todd Stalter
Redshift occurs when an object emitting light or other electromagnetic radiation is moving away from an observer. Those waves are shifted toward the red end of the spectrum, like the light waves astronomers measure when studying the most distant galaxies. The melodies in this piece tend to move away directionally from a central point, but in this case the "gravity" of the central note is too strong, and eventually pulls them back again. (3:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
-
£44.50Night - Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick
"Night" is the result of a collaborative project between the composer and the 6th grade beginning band directed by his wife in Morton, Illinois. The students in her band class each write an eight-measure melody as a composition project which is part of the beginning band curriculum. These melodies each start and end on concert B-flat and use only the notes the students have learned on their instruments. The class voted on the best melody, and the winner was "Majestic Night, Oh Winter Night" by Sarah Gunter. The students then observed how this melody was developed by the composer into a concert band piece that they would perform later that year. Compositional terms such as repetition, fragmentation, and augmentation could then be taught to the 6th graders in a new piece for young band that was written just for them. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
-
£48.95Carolina Tribute - Steve Hodges
Two contrasting movements provide ample opportunity for each section to shine in this tasteful work by Steve Hodges. The sensitive first movement features optional solos by the saxophone and clarinet. Following a soaring presentation by the full band, the soloist entwine in a duet to end the movement in a peaceful, reverent manner. The second movement begins with a strong bass introduction before settling into a vibrant, "alla breve" march. is ideally suited for the developing young band. A real winner!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
-
£48.95Warriors - Brian Lewis
The crunch and clash of metal is heard when ancient warriors do battle in this new work for young bands. Written in C minor, all instruments will get a chance to play the melody, while the percussion section adds rhythmic drive. A perfect selection to end your spring concert.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
-
£61.95La Furia - Victor López
(The Fury) is an original composition by veteran arranger and composer Victor Lpez. Well scored and energetic, this composition is certainly solid and effective for young ensembles. The fury is unleashed in forceful and enthusiastic musical statements from beginning to end. Constant rhythmic interaction with melodic lines intensifies throughout and engages everyone in a powerful way. Relevant motifs create the necessary intensity throughout and makes it easier to learn and teach. Guaranteed to be a winner with students and audience, as well as a great choice for contest or festivals. (2:40)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
-
£78.95
Leviathan - Peter Terry
At times dark and sinister and at others bold and dynamic, Leviathan takes the listener on a journey along with the mythical sea monster that is found in many books and mythology. Peter Terry has crafted a bold new contest work that students will love, with all of the angular rhythms and modern sounds. This piece is at the lower end of the difficulty level and contains many instances of unison low brass that can be helpful for a band with lesser forces in this area of the band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£183.99Portrait of a City - Philip Sparke
In this exciting suite Philip Sparke sets out to capture the essence of his hometown, London, with each of the three movements depicting one of the many characteristics of this fascinating city. Skyline shows the frantic lifestyles of Londoners with millions of diverse people with different hopes and needs. Autumn shows the changes that take place in London during the different seasons and Downtown portrays the exciting nightlife of the West End.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£84.50Suite from
Faithfully presented in this exciting suite, these selections from Howard Shore's brilliantly conceived original soundtrack capture the adventure, excitement, and tender moments of the first of the prequels to the epic trilogy. Including "Old Friends," "The Adventure Begins," "Axe or Sword?," "Song of the Lonely Mountain," "The Dwarf Lords," and "Dreaming of Bag End," this lovely arrangement, in five movements, is intended for use at the high school level and is not difficult at all to master. (9:00)For educational usage/non-profit performances only; for professional arrangements, visit our rental library at alfred.com/rental.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
View Music