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£119.99A Knight's Tale - Wilco Moerman
In A Knight's Tale, Wilco Moerman takes the listener back to the Middle Ages, when castles, knights' tournaments and charming ladies were the order of the day. It describes scenes of the middle ages as one would expect from fairytales or movies featuring this period - with a duel between knights, hidden romances and a battlefield. The composer makes sure that all groups are well represented and includes lots of brass and percussion as well as chanting melodies and spectacular virtuoso segments which make this piece a perfect contest or concert opportunity.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£33.50
Channel Islands Overture - Sandy Feldstein
A dynamic allegro opening creates excitement from the first down beat of this excellent overture. The lyrical middle section, based on the opening theme, affords contrast and interest, leading the listener back to the opening theme. Exciting contemporary rhythms, driving percussion and angular melodies highlight this picturesque number. (Grade 1 1/2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Mack the Knife (from The Threepenny Opera) - Kurt Weill
Oh, Mack is back! It's a delight to roll out the welcome mat for this very easy arrangement of a classic standard title. Audiences will recognize it, and players will be cool in the performance of this winner from The ThreepennyOpera.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.95
Of Kings and Kingdoms - Bill Calhoun
Harkening back to the days of knights, fair ladies, and kings, this original piece by newcomer Bill Calhoun uses the sounds and musical language from this era in a modern way. Of Kings and Kingdoms alternates between the majesty of kings and the dancing of serfs. Let your contest list committee know about this dynamic new piece for young bands!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.95
Of Emperors and Chariots - Brian Balmages
This thrilling new fanfare by Brian Balmages will set the stage for your entire concert. The audience is taken back to the time of the Roman Empire, with the sounds of the parades that preceded the chariot races.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Highwood Overture - John Tatgenhorst
This exciting overture opens with a fanfare section that emphasizes the brass and is active rhythmically as well as harmonically. A strong, full sound will result from the richly scored chromatic parallel triads. For musicalcontrast, the middle section is quasi-rubato and very lyrical, relying mainly on the woodwinds with low brass added later. The transition back to the original rhythmic fanfare is smoothly written and effectively brings the work toa close. This overture is a fine choice for concert, contest and festival. (Grade 3)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50The Best of Kiss
One of the hottest rock bands of the 1970s, the group Kiss still has an impact today with popular hits like Rock and Roll All Nite, Beth and Shout It Out Loud. This rockin' medley by Paul Murtha is easy to learn and will bring back memories for all the parents, but will still be a blast for your students as well. Dur: 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.95Early One Morning
Although the roots of this British folksong date back to the 18th century, the first publication of the melody was in the late 1850's in the collection "National English Airs". Early One Morning is the story of a young woman misused by her lover, as overheard by the singer. In the mid-1930's the tune was adapted as a military slow march called "The Globe and Laurel" for the Royal Marines band. This arrangement focuses on the lyricism of the original with just a hint of its later military associations. Only the 1st clarinets cross the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is F.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.99Mission to Mars - Filip Ceunen
The Curiosity is an unmanned spacecraft that has been exploring Mars since 2011. Controlled remotely from the Earth, it sends back ever more information about the distant planet. Filip Ceunen depicts the various stages of this fabulous mission, in which the space robot has its own theme. The highpoint, of course, is the landing on the surface of the planet.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.99A Medieval Christmas - Philip Sparke
Christmas is full of customs and traditions, both old and new. This is especially evident in Christmas songs, some of which have been part of Christian worship for centuries. A Medieval Christmas combines three ancient melodies that are stillpopular around the world today. Philip Sparke chose Gaudete, a song of praise from the middle ages, Coventry Carol, an English song from the 14th century, and In dulci jubilo, which can also be traced back to the 14th century, toform this joyous suite.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
