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£64.99Half Moon on the Hudson - Michael Sweeney
Nearly 400 years ago (in 1609) Henry Hudson and his ship, the Half Moon, explored the majestic river that was later to bear his name. Half Moon on the Hudson pays tribute to this area of New York and the spirit of exploration and adventure. A regal fanfare announces the beginning of the work, followed by an energetic and rhythmic section that features various sections of the band answering one another. An emotional and chorale-like middle section provides a calmer mood along with lush harmonizations. The brass and percussion sections herald the final segment, driving to a dramatic conclusion of this rewarding work for winds. Dur: 6:30 (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Forever Holding Close The Memories - Richard L. Saucedo
Composed as a celebration of life in memory of a beloved teacher, this tender and heartfelt tone poem is very melodic and tuneful in nature. It focuses on a series of soloistic woodwind lines interspersed with richly scoredemotional swells and sustained passages for the brass. Dur: 4:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£113.00United Artists - Kenneth Fuchs
From the striking opening chords to the blazing woodwind passages and dynamic brass and percussion writing, you are in for a special treat with this powerful concert opener by acclaimed composer Kenneth Fuchs. Commissioned by the USAF Academy Band, Colorado Springs, CO, this is certain to become in important addition to the repertoire for winds. Dur: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Sweet like that - Christopher Theofanidis
An outstanding addition to the BandQuest series, Sweet like that features low brass emphasis at the beginning and end, trap set, and other requests from students with whom Mr. Theofanidis workshopped the piece. This work is exuberant, joyful, and with a whiff of gospel; capsulizing the sound of the American street, instrumental doo-wop; an urban march. Free interdisciplinary curriculum for the piece is available for download at www.BandQuest.org. Learn more on YouTube! BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece.Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email [email protected] to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£184.99Sacred Harp - Jay Bocook
Commissioned for the 2012 South Carolina All-State High School Band, Jay's impressive three-movement suite based on melodies from the early American Sacred Harp singing tradition is a masterwork of dramatic orchestrationaldevices. Stratfield opens with a striking statement by the saxes and double reeds, then builds intensity using woodwind flourishes and soaring brass lines. Idumea begins in a quiet and delicate manner then gives way to thunderingpercussion and striking harmonic effects. The joyous Pisgah has a barn dance quality that provides the perfect conclusion to this powerful work for winds. Dur: c. 8:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99God Bless the U.S.A.
Here's an uplifting and fiery arrangement of the patriotic hit made famous by Lee Greenwood. With built-in brass fanfares and extended phrases, this is sure to be a concert highlight. This arrangement can be used with or without the choral parts (arranged by Mark Brymer).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Sweet Sounds of Christmas
Based on arrangements by the Canadian Brass from their most recent holiday CD, here is a real treat for your winter concert. Skillfully adapted for concert band by John Moss, this medley includes God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Here We Come A-Wassailing, Bring A Torch Jeanette, Isabella; The Holly And The Ivy and Go Tell It On The Mountain.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50State Street Stomp - Bramwell Tovey
From the most famous brass quintet north of the border, this clever ragtime selection from their newest CD Magic Horn is an absolute delight for concert band. (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Grand Angelic March
Based on the familiar hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory, the Canadian Brass version originally arranged by Eric Robertson took on a life of its own with a very unique and appealing style. Here is a faithful and effectiveversion scored for band by Robert Longfield. Dur: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Little Saint Nick - Brian Wilson
Recorded by the Beach Boys, this enjoyable swing tune certainly has that surfer sound and will add a nice touch for the Christmas season. Eric Osterling's arrangement is nicely scored with the melody traded between the woodwinds and brass.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days