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£75.00Once in Royal David's City (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Willcocks
Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848 in her hymnbook Hymns for Little Children. A year later, the English organist Henry John Gauntlett discovered the poem and set it to music. According to The New Oxford Book of Carols, the text was conceived by Cecil Alexander after overhearing a group of her god children complaining about the dreariness of the catechism. Cecil masterfully took doctrines from the Apostle's Creed and simplified them for her hymns. Cecil wrote about 400 hymns in her lifetime, among which are All things bright and beautiful and There Is a Green Hill Far Away. She used the money for charitable purposes, and was a tireless advocate (and visitor) of the poor and sick. Henry John Gauntlett had spent the first half of his career as a lawyer before abandoning his practice to pursue music. He served as the organist at a number of leading London churches. Gauntlett was a prolific writer and is said to have composed over 1000 hymn tunes. He made tremendous contributions to the world of music, even inventing mechanical improvements to the organ. As a result, he was praised by the famous Felix Mendelssohn and was awarded an honorary doctorate in music from the Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1919, Arthur Henry Mann, organist at King's College (1876-1929), introduced an arrangement of Once in Royal David's City as the processional hymn for the service. In his version, the first stanza is sung unaccompanied by a boy chorister. The choir and then the congregation join in with the organ on succeeding stanzas. This has been the tradition ever since. It is a great honor to be the boy chosen to sing the opening solo--a voice heard literally around the world. In this arrangement for band accompaniment, the first five verses may be performed as directed by the conductor, with different groupings of instruments for each verse, i.e., Vs.1, A cappella; Vs. 2, Fl., Oboe, E.H., Bsns; Vs. 3 Cl., Saxes; Vs. 4, Brass; Vs. 5, All, and Vs. 6 as written with featured descant. This arrangement is one of the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with the David Willcocks Carols for Choir, Book 2 (#31).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.99Salutation (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Salutation was commissioned by Japanese conductor and broadcaster, Yutaka Nishida, a dear friend of the composer Philip Sparke. Salutation follows fairly conventional march form. A short fanfare introduces the main theme, played by clarinets and saxophones. A bridge passage, mainly in the brass, heralds a change of key and a legato second subject, again played initially by the clarinets, which leads to the conventional trio theme, which is then repeated by the full band. Sections of the second subject lead back to the home key and a return of the main theme, embellished with woodwinds.Duration: 4.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.00A Glorious Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Neeck, Larry
Ring in the holidays with this very playable and musical work based on traditional Christmas carols! The music sparkles with bright woodwind colors, powerful brass, plenty of percussion, and real holiday spirit. Effective, yet easy to prepare, "A Glorious Christmas" is the perfect choice for your next holiday concert. Duration: 3.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.00Defiance! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Jarvis, Rebecca G.
Defiance presents a musical representation of bold and daring resistance to authority, opposing forces, or differing beliefs. This high energy musical work immediately demands the attention of the listener and performer! Solid brass writing is balanced with excellent woodwind lines - each assertively stating the musical themes while being insistently pushed forward by relentless (and very fun to play) percussion. Your students will enjoy performing this very exciting, bold, and daring piece! Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.00Changes Ahead (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sherburne, Erik
What starts out as a fanfare quickly becomes variations on the opening themes. As the title suggests, those themes are musical foreshadowing for the "Changes Ahead". With effective use of mixed meters, changing keys and rhythms there is an excitement that builds off of otherwise simple melodies. In the middle section comes a lyrical contrast with a sense of anticipation that the "changed" themes are coming back to a powerful ending, where all the themes combine. "Changes Ahead" showcases each section of the band, but more importantly it will challenge them to listen to other themes and compliment them. With lots of percussion, dramatic brass, flowing winds this piece creates a bold musical experience for the band and the audience. Duration: 5.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.00Rejoissant! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
As the title suggests, is a celebration of life's conquering obstacles, specifically of the composer's own personal battle against cancer. Written for the Upper Sandusky High School (Ohio) Wind Ensemble and with the thanks from the composer for the support and opportunity to compose this piece during a very difficult period of time, "Rejoissant!" opens with a slower dramatic fanfare in the brass and percussion. The simple but forceful melody is repeated in several forms throughout the piece, including the beautiful and melodic middle section. This exceptionally emotional and energetic composition is suitable for all concerts and especially festival performances. Duration: 6.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.50The Falls (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Galante, Rossano
Highlighting the falls as it cascades over rocky terrain, sparkling wind and brass fanfares depict the water as it rushes forward before exploding over the edge. Melodic lines transport the audience into the mysterious and rapturous wilderness as this remarkable piece evokes one of nature's most glorious creations.Duration: 5.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00Divergence (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
Divergence can be defined as drawing apart as lines from a common center. "Divergence" for the young band is based on that concept with melodic lines that draw apart from a common musical center. Melodic lines pull apart and interact within choirs. Woodwinds diverge from brass providing contrasting and interacting harmonic effects. Divergent lines continue to develop throughout the piece leading to a powerful and exciting conclusion. An excellent selection for concert and festival performance. Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00Not Tu-bad! (Tuba Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Webb, Amy
Your young tuba player is about to have the thrill of a lifetime - a piece with a featured solo just for them! "Not Tu-Bad!" brings your budding tuba star to the forefront, literally, with a clever and fun musical work that highlights just how awesome they are! Give the bottom of your band the chance to stand out and shine with a memorable solo that they'll recall long after the performance is over. And if you don't have a tuba, not to worry-the solo can be played by any low brass or woodwind instrument. Highly recommended! Duration: 2.20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.00Rock That! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
Using a mature and infectious rock groove, "Rock That!" for the beginning band will make your young musicians sound well beyond their years. Featuring the low brass and woodwinds on the initial melody, the piece provides all in the band with parts that will excite both musician and audience. This is the one they will be asking to play again and again! Fun for all! Duration: 1.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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