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£71.50Ancient Warriors - Robert E. Foster Jr.
The contrasting styles and intriguing percussion effects of this work will immediately appeal to your ensembles. The soft, lyrical chant-like melody at the beginning creates the atmosphere of ancient warriors preparing for imminent battle. An abrupt increase in tempo changes the mood as the conflict begins with the percussion leading the way. This thrilling work has very comfortable ranges, and the safe and powerful scoring will have your band sounding extremely confident and mature.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Rising Kingdom - Travis J. Weller
This tone poem evokes images of an imaginary saga of the rise to power of a medieval realm led by a valiant young knight against tyrannical forces. A dramatic and bold opening sets the stage as these warriors set out to deliver the peasants from despair and oppression. The action intensifies until the warriors bring the battle to a victorious conclusion with the land and people they fought for emerging to become The Rising Kingdom.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Of Chivalry and Valor - David Faleris
Chivalry dates back to the medieval institution of knighthood; while its meaning has changed over time, Of Chivalry and Valor celebrates some of the central tenets deeply rooted in the original chivalric code. The militaristic opening depicts a courageous battle where knights demonstrated their loyalty, bravery, and valor, followed by softer and gentler values such as generosity and selflessness. For the finale we return to the battlefield to witness the chivalrous warriors heroic triumph. Of Chivalry and Valor was commissioned and premiered by Anthony Rivera, Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore County Public Schools and won the National Band Association Merrill Jones Composition Contest in 2014.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Dragon Wars - Gary P. Gilroy
These mighty beasts of legend and lore were believed to wield almost limitless might and power. Clad in a coat of virtually impenetrable scales, armed with claws like steel and breath of fire, these were truly fearsome and awe-inspiring creatures. The vision of an epic battle between these great monsters is depicted, replete with percussive sounds of impact as they collide with one another while winds and brass create melodic lines of unrelenting flame and fury.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Conquest - Mark Lortz
This programmatic composition depicts a dark and intense journey to conquer an enemy force. A mysterious introduction exudes an ominous tone as the dampened pulse of the bass drum creates the timbre of a resolute heartbeat as opposing forces gather, then collide. Intense brass statements, brisk woodwind ostinatos, and running lines combine with unrelenting percussive parts to depict a fierce battle scene. The action then subsides into a triumphant flourish that ends the piece with the assertive and uncompromising sounds of victory.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Siege - Randall D. Standridge
A powerfully creative work that evokes all the danger and excitement of a grand and ferocious battle - at sea, on land, or even on some far-off planet. The end result is a creative concert work that uses both symphonic and cinematic language that will appeal to a broad range of players and audiences.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Seige - Randall D. Standridge
A powerfully creative work, expertly adapted from the original composition for smaller bands that evokes all the danger and excitement of a grand and ferocious battle - at sea, on land, or even on some far-off planet. The end result is a creative concert work that uses both symphonic and cinematic language that will appeal to a broad range of players and audiences.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99Power Play - Thomas Doss
The composer has dedicated this piece to hischildren. From a parent's point of view, childhoodpasses by too quickly. However, at other times thedays seem endless - particularly those days whenchildren keep their parents so busy and pushed tothe limit that they don't know if they're coming orgoing. Scraped knees, crayoned walls and ravagedplayrooms are the ingredients for a battle of wills -a real "power play." However, one enchantingsmile from a child is enough to make the hardwork worth it. This piece was written in the middleof teddy bears, toy cars and Lego bricks.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.99Paladin - Kevin Houben
Paladin (heroic knight) was written for the music society De Heibloem from Meeuwen, Belgium and tells the story of the disastrous Saint Nicholas Day of 1648. In the first half of the seventeenth century, the mercenary armies of Karel van Lorreinen terrorized several villages in the province of Limburg. Between 1,500 and 1,600 farmers gathered in Peer on December 6, 1648, to battle against the cruel mercenaries who looted and burned down their villages. The brave farmers did not stand a chance and were ambushed in Meeuwen and within quarter of an hour there were four hundred fatalities and at least as many wounded. In history books, this encounter is referred to as the shortestbattle ever. A truly heroic work suitable for all concert programmes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Firefighters - Otto M. Schwarz
Firefighters takes you on an exciting journey aboard a fire engine on an emergency call in the early hours of the morning. As the siren blares, the furious tempo and crunching dissonances bring the drama to life. Accents in the percussion section andlow instruments combine with catchy motifs to create a musical tension as water and fire mix in the heat of battle!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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