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£66.95Energy! - Adrian B. Sims
Like its title implies, this highly aggressive work is based on a combination of invigorating melodies and a relentless rhythmic drive. Musical lines weave throughout the ensemble, soaring countermelodies take center stage, and an increasingly intense final passage takes the piece to an entirely new level. Simply put, this one is full of energy!
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£73.50The Grid - Adrian B. Sims
Journey to the future with a work depicting the power network that brings energy to cities and towns around the world. The pulse of electrons can be felt as the rhythmic intensity continues to build, multiply and expand throughout various sections of the ensemble. A thrilling and innovative work that will inspire students and audiences alike!
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£49.95Cedar Valley March - Steve Hodges
This spirited march begins with a dynamic "echo" introduction that leads to the memorable main theme. All sections share the spotlight before transitioning into the contrasting B section with a minor, more lyrical theme. After an understated presentation, this section builds to a big cymbal crash that leads to a repeat of the A section. The coda features a variation of the echo introduction before ending in a dynamic fashion. The vitality of this new work makes an ideal concert opener that both the band and audience will enjoy.
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£73.50Spirit of Innovation - Adrian B. Sims
begins with a glimmer of hope depicted by optimistic harmonies and ascending motifs. Adrian Sims has written engaging percussion parts, intensifying woodwind ostinati, and sustained brass lines to propel this work to its exciting conclusion. A spectacular celebration of achievements in Indiana's "City of Firsts!" (3:45)
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£48.95More Cowbell - Mark Williams
was inspired by the famous television skit featuring a rock band, a record producer, and an over-zealous cowbell player. If the cowbell player is good at hamming it up (and rocking out!), you could try the following staging suggestions: Cowbell player plays with intensity and lots of movement, and starts moving in measure 17 toward the front of the band, ending up next to the conductor in measure 24, bowing to the audience on beat 4. Conductor gives a stern look and gestures to student to get back in the percussion section (possibilities: "slit throat" gesture with side of first finger followed by pointing forcefully to the back, or similar gestures). Student slinks back, starts playing cowbell again, but quietly this time. Playing gradually picks up intensity, and player starts again toward the front in measure 41, reaching the front by measure 48. In measure 48, either A) Conductor waves hands violently for student to stop, or B) have a couple of students place a large blanket over the cowbell player. This works, but only for one measure (player quits and doesn't move in bar 49). Cowbell player resumes playing with a vengeance in measure 50 (either in spite of the teacher or under the blanket!). Make sure your new "rock star" takes another bow at the end of the piece. Have fun, and may your life always have more cowbell! Correlated with , page 27. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£87.50Contraption - Adrian B Sims
This extraordinary tour-de-force was written when the composer was just a junior in high school! An excellent opportunity to let students play the music of their peers, especially when the music itself is absolutely brilliant. Moving between simple and compound meters, the piece has an undeniable pulse and energy that will electrify your concert hall.
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£45.95Courtly Dance and Procession - Brian Balmages
You'll be surprised to know that this great sounding work uses only six notes in all instruments, with the exception of the clarinets, which also use a low written B to involve the right hand. The piece has a Renaissance quality to it and includes a middle processional theme (at the same tempo) to work on legato playing. Optional parts are included for clarinet 2 and trumpet 2. There is something for everyone in this dynamic addition to the repertoire!
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£81.95Belwin "Warm-Ups" for Symphonic Band - Leonard B. Smith and Jack Bullock
Finally, an intelligent warm-up beginning with a "Treasury of Scales" scale, then augmented with exercises and a final chorale in each of four keys.
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£45.95March Supreme - John O'Reilly
Treat your beginners to a fresh sounding original march that will make them shine on their very first concert. All winds play their first six notes taught except for the clarinets who also play their low B. Eighth-notes are carefully presented as pairs of repeating pitches, and the snare drum part is all single strokes playing interesting eighth-note patterns. (1:50) Correlated with This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£79.50Tectonic Plates - Adrian B. Sims
Filled with excitement and unpredictability, this work takes listeners on a journey through the inner workings of the planet. From musical depictions of seismic activity (characterized by swells in the brass and percussion) to the sounds of an earthquake, the piece reflects not only destruction, but also the resulting beautiful landscapes, mountains, and oceans. A powerful work!
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