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£94.99O Christmas Tree (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Well, David
The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights, so it was believed, evil spirits tried to 'kill' nature. Needle-leaved trees were the only ones which kept their green colour throughout the year, and therefore became symbols of immortality. These 'living' trees, said to be the work of benign spirits, were brought into people's houses to ward off evil, life-threatening powers. In the 14th century people first started to decorate Christmas trees. It was a pagan custom, originated by the inhabitants of Alsace. This custom was taken over by the Church in the course of the 15th and 16th century. At first the decoration consisted mainly of edibles, such as apples and wafers, but later small presents were added. Legend has it that the reformer Martin Luther was the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with candles. The flickering candle flames were meant to create the image of a starry sky in which Christ's apparition could be recognized. The German organ-player Ernst Anschutz from Leipzig was the first person to notate the song 'O Tannenbaum', the melody being a well-known folk song. Next to 'Stille Nacht' 'O Tannenbaum' is the most famous German Christmas song, now known throughout the world. In the United States of America the melody of 'O Tannenbaum' has even been used in four States (among which the State of Maryland) for their State song. In David Well's arrangement the song is first heard as many of us know it. After this introduction, however, it is transformed into a solid rock version, and the beat has been changed. In the second part the familiar three-four time is back, but here the rhythm is different from the original. After the richly ornamented rock beat the basic theme can be heard once again and the composition is concluded in a festive manner.Duration: 3:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99African Beat (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
African music can be hard to defi ne, given the sheer variety it contains. However, certain characteristics can be described as typically African. For African Beat Andr? Waignein made use of two such features that feature throughout the work: a ubiquitous African rhythm and an 'Afro-pop' style which has emerged in the music of the continent in recent decades. Invite your audience to join you on a colourful musical safari. 04:27
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.62
Big Beat Boogie (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Not only is this appealing and entertaining little boogie tune going to be your beginning students favorite piece, it's also a great exercise to help them learn to count rhythms. Playable with students who know only their first 6 notes. Tons of fun and it sounds really cool! Can't be beat!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99
Feel the Beat (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
During the course of the 20th century, the world of music underwent some significant changes. Every decade gave birth to new dances or styles of music such as the Charleston, New Orleans Jazz,swing, ragtime, rock and funk. Feel the Beat allows the band to sample this great variety of styles. This sparkling work opens with arhythmic ostinato in the percussion section. Nothing can quench the joy of life. Some playful melodic lines can be heard before the openingpassage is restated and extended until a florid and fresh finale brings the work to a close. 05:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99
Jamaica Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus, who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar trade on the island flourished. After the abolition of slavery in 1834 it was only granted Home Rule in 1944, but it remained a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Whereas the export of cane sugar used to be Jamaica's main export product for many years, nowadays music has taken over this role. At first American music used to be very popular on the island. Later, however, Jamaican musicians started to experiment and thus in the end created their own musical style called Reggae. Well-known Reggae musicians are Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The most important instruments used in Reggae are the bass and the drums. Together they form the base for the style: the riddim. A bass drum accent on the second and fourth beat are characteristic of a typically reggae drum beat. To this syncopic patterns are often added. The rhythm guitarist plays chords in a characteristic Reggae rhythm, not on, but between the beats. 02:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Bloody Mary (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Murtha, Paul
Originally a hit for Lady Gaga in 2011, this song has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the sped-up version synced to the dance sequence in the popular TV series Wednesday. Featuring a driving rock beat and catchy melody, this is sure to be a hit with students and audience alike.Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Funky Penguins (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Collins-Dowden, Mike
Funky Penguins by Mike Collins-Dowden will bring some Antarctic fun to your next concert! An ice-cold bass line supports a bluesy melody with lots of slip-sliding slurs; all backed up by the percussion section playing a funky rock beat. Your audience will tap their flippers while waddling in the aisles!Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£126.50Beating Beats (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Roost, Jan
Beating Beats rhythmically is a rather special piece: more conventional metres are manipulated in such a way that the listener (without score) may be confused and even misled at various points! The 'regular four beat accents in a 4/4 measure for example are often not adhered to, giving the impression of a different metre altogether. However, at the same time it may be that some instruments do follow this "normal" 4/4 metre, thus confusing everyone - performers and listeners alike! On one hand, it is a "simple" piece with very playable and melodic themes, but their mysterious rhythmic makes it not only sound more complicated, but also makes for a greater challenge for both players and the conductor! As is mostly the case with Jan Van der Roost's works, the orchestration is both colourful and contrasting, with every section of the modern wind orchestra used equally. All in all, it's a work full of surprises with some unexpected harmonies and special melodic lines but above all, with metrical and rhythmical sure to catch you unawares! Duration: 7.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99Hard Rock Dynamite (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schenk, Markus
Do you like rock guitars and a nice heavy beat on the drums? If so, this medley is what you are looking for! It features four fearsome solid gold rock hits: Walk This Way (Aerosmith), Come As You Are (Nirvana), I Was Made For Lovin' You (Kiss) and Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes). Not for the faint-hearted!Duration: 7.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.00Partay! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Webb, Amy
Partay! is a soca/calypso piece with a festive beat and challenging rhythms that will have your audiences clapping their hands and tapping their toes! While somewhat difficult looking on paper, once the students get the hang of the feel and groove of the music, they'll have it put together in no time! Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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