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£118.99North Hills Fantasy - Philip Sparke
North Hills Fantasy was commissioned by the North Hills High School Bands, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (director: Len Lavelle) as part of a commissioning programme that has run since 1965 - the longest of its kind in the USA. The work opens with a reflective, unaccompanied solo for alto saxophone which develops into a chorale for horns and saxes. This is taken up by the trumpets and subsides to a change of key and mood, with highly decorated folk-like solos for clarinet, bassoon and saxes. These solos build to a climax for full band, which heralds a triumphant return of the horn chorale, accompanied by florid woodwind figuration. But the mood soon winds down; fragments of earlier melodies return calmly to peacefully close the work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99Guardians of the Waves - Philip Sparke
Guardians of the Waves was commissioned by the Japan Coast Guard Band to celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2018. They gave the premiere as part of a 30th anniversary concert on November 8th that year. Set in traditional march form, Guardians of the Waves opens with a short introduction, which leads to the main theme, played initially by the brass and then repeated with a florid woodwind descant. The theme is extended and morphs into a second theme, first played tutti and then quietly repeated by bassoon, tenor sax and euphonium. This leads to a conventional 'bass strain', played twice with varying accompaniments. A quieter trio section follows, delicately scored and featuring the tenor instruments of the band. Taken up by the full band, this leads back to a recall of the introduction and a return to the main two themes, which lead to a triumphal close.Recorded by the Kobe College Wind Orchestra and its conductor Osama Matsuura
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£141.99Wind In The Reeds - Philip Sparke
Wind in the Reeds was commissioned by Deena Draycott in memory of John Watson, an army bandsman, teacher and bassoonist. Wind in the Reeds is both a tribute and lasting memorial to John. The piece is largely pastoral in nature, evoking images conjured up by the 'play on words' in the title, but includes a faster central section which exploits other aspects of the character of the bassoon. Transitions between the various sections of the piece are achieved through a series of accompanied cadenzas for the soloist.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Credo - James Barnes
If you have a large percussion section, Credo might be a perfect piece for your young band. It is very carefully scored and cross-cued, so that almost any size band can perform it. Composed in sonatina form, it is highly energetic and tuneful, and the bass instruments have lots of fun, easy things to play. Credo is very safely scored, with Piccolo, 2nd Oboe, 2nd Bassoon, Contra-Alto Clarinet, 3rd Trombone and Double Bass parts optional. Ranges are very reasonable; the only sixteenth notes in the piece are in the snare drum.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Legacy of Honor - Jay Bocook
This impressive work from Jay Bocook opens with a reverent and lush chorale segment interspersed with brief solos for oboe, flute, trumpet, and bassoon. The pace quickens with a grand heroic theme which evolves and intensifiesinto a majestic climax. The mood calms as this beautifully orchestrated and rewarding piece closes in a quiet and delicate manner. Dur: 5:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.70Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso - Camille Saint-Saëns
A brilliant transcription of this very famous violin solo, utilizing a more chamber-like wind ensemble scoring in order to maintain the delicate balance between the soloist and ensemble. Instrumentation: Solo Flute, C Flute 1, C Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn 1, Horn 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Euphonium (T.C. and B.C.), Tuba, Timpani
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99In Pursuit of Troy - Shabazz
A impassioned work for better bands that displays the unique compositional style of Mississippi composer Ayatey Shabazz. Utilizing the full of range of colors of the modern symphonic band, this impressive piece will challenge all sections of your group to reach new heights in their musical journeys. Includes shorts solos for euphonium, bassoon, flute, trumpet and oboe. Tasty use of percussion helps to create varied musical emotions. Extremely nice!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£107.50Sancho and the Windmills (Symphony No. 3, Mvt. 3) - Robert W. Smith
The third of four movements in Robert W. Smith's epic work Don Quixote, the listener is treated to the comic relief that permeates the entire literary story line. Beginning with the opening bassoon solo characterizing Sancho Panza on his donkey, the composer uses unique percussion effects to convey the hapless hero and his never-ending battle to stay up on his horse Rocinante. The listener can hear the rusty suit of armor as Don Quixote continually falls from his horse in one adventure after another. Perhaps the most memorable imagery in the entire literary epic is Don Quixote's battle with the windmills. Using harmonic effects combined with unique percussion scoring, the composer has brought this tale to life through the unfocused eyes of the knight. Funny, yet with a sense of sadness, Sancho and the Windmills will be a favorite moment in the performance of Symphony No. 3 "Don Quixote".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99Jubilesta - Claude T. Smith
This overture lends itself to the accomplished high school band and offers solo opportunities to the flute, trumpet, tuba, oboe, and bassoon. Using contrasting tempo and meter changes, this work will be an ensemble favorite and audience pleaser.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£93.50Symphonic Variations On In Dulci Jubilo - Claude T. Smith
The lovely choral beginning features the familiar carol "Good Christian Men, Rejoice," and sets the groundwork for this unique work. The piece features soli opportunity for bassoon and trombone, followed by a flute, clarinet and horn trio. Modulations, tempo changes, and meter changes add a unique flair. Temple blocks are a must. Programmable for any time of the year, but especially joyful for the holiday season.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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