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£199.50Echoes of San Marco - Johan de Meij
Echoes of San Marco is the winner of the 30th Edition of the International Composition Competition in Corciano Italy. It is based on one of Giovanni Gabrieli's canzones for two four-part brass choirs, which Johan de Meij cleverly echoes throughout the entire ensemble. Ideal for a concert in a church, or a hall with rich acoustics!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£106.99Song Of Friendship - Philip Sparke
Song of Friendship was commissioned by the Concert Band of Jumonji University, Saitama, Japan and their conductor, Yutaka Nishida. The commission marked the 50th year of Yutaka Nishida's involvement with bands as a player, conductor and radio presenter. The ceremonial Song of Friendship opens with an extended fanfare, largely featuring the brass section. This leads to the main theme, which develops slowly until it is played by the full band. A change of key signals a contrasting central section containing a quiet woodwind chorale, which grows until the return of the triumphant sounding main theme. Elements of the opening fanfare then close the work.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£84.99A Taste of Honey - Bobby Scott
Ever heard of Tijuana Taxi, Spanish Flea or A Taste of Honey? Even if these names do not ring a bell, everyone has certainly hummed along when hearing these pieces on the radio. These titles were made famous in the 1960s by the trumpeter Herb Alpert and his band Tijuana Brass and are still extremely popular today. This arrangement is full of surprises with exciting fragments, sparkling and catchy passages and colourful instrumentations. A part for electric guitar intensifies the swinging feeling of the piece, but is not obligatory. This arrangement will definitely get the audience in a party mood.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£57.50The Phantom of the Opera (Main Theme) - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Master Level - Grade 2 (Book 2, page 32). From one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time, here is a powerful arrangement of the main theme. From the unmistakable opening strain to the low brass melody, and from the modulation of the final chorus to the haunting ending chords, this will become a highlight of any band concert. (2:15)
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£64.99
Song of the Matador - Douglas Court
The unmistakable sound of Spain! You can almost taste the red dust in the air! Douglas Court's SONG OF THE MATADOR will add a wonderful exotic touch to your next performance. Great melodic exposure for the Trombones, Tubas and other low Brass and Woodwinds, as well as lots of wonderful dynamic and articulation considerations, make this a terrific teaching tool as well!The fiery nature of this music is naturally contained in a moderate tempo so that the piece remains accessible to young bands.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£134.99
The Enemy God and the Dance of the Spirits - Sergei Prokofiev
The Russian ballet director Sergei Diaghilev commissioned many composers to write music for the theatre. This was what caused Serge Prokofiev to compose the four part Scytische Suite (also known as Ala and Lolli) in 1916, from which The Enemy God and the Dance of the Spirits can be heard on this CD. This suite is one of Prokofiev's first works, and received negative criticism following its first performance on account of its being "uncivilised". Prokofiev himself wrote after this first performance ". . . The timpani player beat the skin of the timpani to tatters, and the whole orchestra voiced a protest. A cellist complained that he only put up with the violence, createdby the blaring brass, on account of his sick wife and three children . . .".
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£94.99
In Praise of Freedom - Warren Barker
Ponder for a moment the lengths to which people have gone, the trials they have endured, and the risks they have taken while fighting to gain or preserve their freedom. After all, without freedom, what do you have?The opening of IN PRAISE OF FREEDOM introduces a sense of patriotism and independence. The Brass, Woodwinds, and Percussion take turns sharing the "spotlight" throughout this uplifting piece. A final fanfare praises the progress of the relentless development of freedom for all mankind.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£104.99Call of the Valley - Jacob de Haan
The inspiration for this three-part work goes back to the International European Youth Wind Music Festival, of which the patron has been Jacob de Haan several times. It begins in a festive march tempo, then sacred music, instrumental groups playing off_x005F_x001E_stage and a little march for brass and _x005F_x001D_flutes. The third movement is a parade in which the various sections of the ensemble head towards the stage from different directions. Even without the effective choreography of the musicians, Call of the Valley is an impressive concert band composition.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£53.95Ride Of The Valkyries - Richard Wagner
The 'Ride Of The Valkyries' is a segment from Richard Wagner's opera The Valkyrie, although the theme threads through the entire epic four-opera cycle The Ring of the Nibelungs which premiered in 1876. 'The Ride OfThe Valkyries' represents the night ride of the warrior maidens, daughters of the god Wotan. This work presents an ideal opportunity to build brass range and endurance in a non-threatening environment (unisons/octaves,bugling without change of fingering or slide position). Tempos should be carefully chosen to maintain the stormy atmosphere, without making the heroic theme sound rushed. The original score contained complex dotted 9/8rhythms,which were converted into 3/4 rhythms to make the music easily playable by students. This was done with the utmost care in order to maintain the integrity of the music. Now your students can enjoy one of the greatmasterworks by one of the greatest European composers. Duration: approx. 2 minutes
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£89.99
Entrance Of The Queen - Teo Aparicio-Barberán
This short but brilliant work was written to honour the crowning of the Spanish queen. The elegant march of this piece depicts how the queen arrives slowly. The queen is subsequently crowned and this can be heard in the heavy chords of the brass instruments. The spectacular ending of this work is the proverbial cherry on the cake of this ceremony.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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