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£183.99Five States of Change (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Five States of Change was commissioned by Kunstfactor for the 4th section of the Dutch National Brass Band Championships (NBK) 2011. It is dedicated to Jappie Dijkstra and the Music Information Centre (MUI), Arnhem, Holland, in acknowledgement of their outstanding work in developing band repertoire.The composer writes:The idea for the piece came when I was reading an article about a branch of Chinese philosophy which is abbreviated as Wu Xing*, which has no exact translation but can mean, for example, five elements, five phases or five states of change. It is central to all elements of Chinese thought, including science, philosophy, medicine and astrology, and in simple terms tries to create various cyclic relationships between five elements in all walks of life. An example is: Earth - Metal - Water - Wood - Fire - (Earth) etc. where (in one cycle) earth bears metal, metal changes to liquid (water) when heated, water helps trees grow, wood burns to create fire, fire produces ash (earth) and the cycle continues. I was particularly interested in the cycle of emotions:- Meditation - Sorrow - Fear - Anger - Joy - (Meditation) etc. and thought this cyclic principle would provide an effective emotional journey for a piece of music. So Five States of Change has five equal sections which loosely characterise this emotional cycle. I have tried to make the music grow organically, with minimal repetition, and each movement evolves from the musical elements at the end of the previous one, with the opening material appearing, transformed, at the end of the piece to complete the cycle.*in full Wu zhong liu xing zhi chi or the five types of chi dominating at different times.- Philip SparkeDuration: 12:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Planets in Motion (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lopez, Victor
The composer's premise that students learning resembles planets in motion, moving faster as learning increases much like planets closer to the sun orbit at a greater speed, was the inspiration for this original work. Using only the first few notes presented in most beginning band methods without eighth notes in the winds, this original work is scored without a key signature in order to be accessible even to the least-experience ensemble. This engaging melody will make your very beginning band sound very advanced, featuring solid scoring and doubling throughout. Right in the pocket!Duration: 1:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£144.99Like the Eagle, We Soar and Rise (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Yagisawa, Satoshi
Like the Eagle, We Soar and Rise was commissioned by Yuying Secondary School Concert Band and Yuying Alumni Association for the 2010 centenary of the school's foundation. The piece was named by a friend of the composer named Steven Phua, who originally suggested commissioning a new piece to Satoshi Yagisawa. The piece furthermore takes its name from the text of the Yuying Secondary School song.This composition is based on three different concepts: the first one demonstrates 'The founders' passion for education'; the second concept illustrates 'Hardship in war time'; the third one 'To the future' describes the inner strength people find to overcome struggles. This piece concludes with a fanfare, which is the sound of hope that leads to a brighter future in a positive direction.The world premiere of this piece was conducted by Faizal Bin Othman, who is one of the leading educators in Singapore, and was performed by the Yuying Secondary School Concert Band.Duration: 8.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.99Come Fly With Me (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Cahn & Heusen - Murtha, Paul
Written for Frank Sinatra and title track of his 1958 album, this tune remains popular through recent recordings and usages in TV and film. Here's a wonderful big band style arrangement for full concert band that features plenty of variety in scoring and a very authentic sound.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Slavonic Dance No.1 Op.46 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Dvorak, Antonin - Story, Michael
Originally composed in 1886 for four-hand piano, this beginning band transcription/reduction develops the charismatic melody and offers opportunity to explore the varied timbres in beginning band in a sure-fire solid setting. Providing a stunning opportunity to introduce or reinforce three-quarter time, the arrangement is a charming choice for concert and contest alike.Duration: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.50Savannah River Rhapsody (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert
Commissioned by and written for the Georgia Music Educators District Ten Band Directors Association, "Savannah River Rhapsody" was premiered by the District's outstanding high school honor band in Augusta, Georgia, conducted by the composer. The Savannah River plays an enormous part in the lives, history, and commercial vitality of the region. The piece begins at the source of the river, in the southern Appalachians, with an introduction representing the grandeur of this ancient mountain range. As the music continues, it follows the river downstream, changing tonality and style with every river bend. Duration: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Towards the Future (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hirose, Hayato
Towards the Future was commissioned by the Nagoya City Fire Bureau for the 50th anniversary of the Nagoya City Fire Bureau Band (Nagoya, Japan). It was premiered by the band on 7 February 2009, conducted by Masuo Nakamura. This concert march was conceived to lift up the spirits of the firemen who save people's lives. The solemn and heart-warming melodies express their braveness when faced with danger and the tenderness shown towards the people they protect. It is an ideal march to open a concert and to inspire both performers and audience.Duration: 3:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£63.95Folksongs from the Eastern Counties (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vaughan Williams, Ralph
Vaughan Williams travelled during 1903 to 1906, collecting folk songs first-hand from residents. Four of the fifteen titles he published for voice and piano in the original volume comprise Folk Songs from the Eastern Counties, including "The Lost Lady Found," "The Lark in the Morning," "Bushes and Briars," and "Ward, the Pirate." Scored for concert band exactly as they were first published, with much of the accompanying material also being drawn from RVW's harmonisations and stylistic interpretations. Experience these cherished authentic folk songs creatively complied for your concert band.Duration: 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95The Chimes of Liberty (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Goldman, Edwin Franko - Wagner, Douglas E.
A true classic band march prepared for your beginners. Goldman is considered band music's other "March King." This endearing melody will be a welcomed addition to any program. Your audience is certain to approve!Duration: 2:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.00Distant Land (Choir with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Rutter, John - Noble, Paul
Distant Land was written in 1991, inspired by the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. It was originally written as a choral piece, and later scored by Rutter as an orchestral version. This arrangement is written as a piece for combined Wind Band and Chorus. The choral part is shown in the score, but is not included in the set. This arrangement is compatible with the published vocal score. When performing as a piece for Wind Band alone, the instrumentalists should play all their parts, including the cue size notes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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