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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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£72.99Land of the Midnight Sun - Robert Buckley
Land of the Midnight Sun is a cinematic, musical journey depicting the awe-inspiring expanse of the far north and the raw beauty of this magnificent panorama. The piece opens with the breaking of the ice and the warming of theland. Featuring a lyrical trumpet or flugelhorn solo, a rich and reverent brass chorale and a luminescent woodwind choir, the music ebbs and flows and builds to a celebration of light. Full of lush colors and sweeping melodies,this will give any ensemble an opportunity to soar! Dur: 6:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Walking to the Sky - Robert Buckley
Walking to the Sky takes an epic, cinematic approach to celebrate humankind's collective quest for wisdom and transcendence. It was inspired by a 100-foot Jonathan Borofsky sculpture, which creates the illusion of a group ofpeople walking skyward into infinity. With pulsing percussion, heroic brass, haunting melodies, sudden shifts in dynamics and dramatic key changes, everyone in the ensemble gets a chance to star in this exciting mini-movie score.To add even more grandeur, there is an optional choir part (that could be played on a synthesizer). Dur: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Flourish and Processional - Johnnie Vinson
In this concise yet powerful work from Johnnie Vinson, the opening segment features a flourish from the woodwinds accompanying a fanfare figure in the brass. The stately processional march theme provides a contrast in style whichis then followed by a return of the opening material for the dynamic finish. Dur: 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew - James Curnow
This impressive work for mature band is based on an inspiring poem written by an American pilot in World War II. The dazzling brass sonorities and sweeping woodwind lines reflect the young man's love for flying and its release from the troubles of the world. A classic band work from the pen of master composer James Curnow.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99The Saints' Hallelujah - Georg Friedrich Händel
The lively combination of 'When The Saints Go Marching In' and 'The Hallelujah Chorus' has been a popular Canadian Brass concert selection for years. This playable version of that imaginative arrangement features a trumpet soli section an d solid concert band scoring throughout.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Tuba Tiger Rag
When it comes to pure entertainment, the Canadian Brass are the kings of schtick and this dixieland tuba feature is one of the highlights of their concerts. David Marshall's clever, playable version can feature a soloist or the tuba section and packs in all the fun and silliness - just right for a dull audience!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Beale Street Blues - W.C. Handy
W.C. Handy's swingin' blues is always a highlight of a Canadian Brass concert. David Marshall's adaptation for band features ad lib solos (written out) and some 'downright dirty' dixieland for the entire band. Great fun for all!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99La Virgen Del La Macarena
The Spanish classic as performed by the Canadian Brass. Featuring solo cadenzas for both clarinet and trumpet, this audience favorite is an awesome display of the fiery Spanish style. An impressive selection for concert band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Jingle Bells/Jolly Old St. Nick
Based on the quintet arrangements of the Canadian Brass from their CD/DVD "A Christmas Experiment", here is a real holiday treat for concert band. In a style reminiscent of P.D.Q. Bach and Spike Jones, this masterfulsetting touches on an unlikely blend of musical styles and moods. This entertaining medley is sure to liven up any Winter concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days