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£93.50Pipe and Thistle - Carol Brittin Chambers
Using popular Scottish folk songs such as Scots Wha Hae, Comin' Thro the Rye, Clean Pease Strae (Straw), and the very recognizable Scotland the Brave, Composer Carol Brittin Chambers has crafted a wonderfully musical piece for concert band. Musicians and audiences alike will be captivated by the authentic interpretation and representation.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.20Vimy Ridge - T. Bidgood
The British composer Thomas Bidgood (1870-1925) was a gifted music teacher who conducted his own professional orchestra, several theatre orchestras and wind bands. He composed a lot of light orchestral music and some fifteen marches, mong which 'Sons of the Brave' and Vimy Ridge'. The title of this march refers to a ridge situated between the town of Arras and the Flemish plain in the North of France. This ridge has been assaulted numerous times since the Roman conquest. Bidgood wrote this march after the Battle of Arras in April 1917 when the Canadians conquered Vimy Ridge which was one of the strongest fortified positions of the Hindenburg Line.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.00Freyja's Call - Andrew Duncan
According to Viking mythology, following a battle the bravest souls of the slain would be divided between two Gods, Odin and Freyja. Freyja was the Goddess of Love and War and before going into battle many Viking warriors would pray that they would die bravely so that Freyja would take their soul to join her personal army made up of the souls of the bravest of men.'Freyja's Call' describes one of these, a young Scottish soldier, going into battle as part of the Viking army who occupied parts of Scotland for four centuries. First, a slow theme is heard, Freyja's theme, which is the soldier praying to Freyja to keep a watch on him. Then the drums introduce a new rhythm which announces the beginning of the battle.A Celtic Jig is used to describe the progress of the battle with the jig played quietly at first then gradually louder with more percussion being added until a full ff section signifies the soldier fighting the enemy directly.Suddenly, the music drops back to the quiet Jig theme. The soldier has been slain, but will he be chosen by Frejya? After a short time, Freyja's theme is heard as the brave soldier is taken to Freyja's heavenly army of brave warriors, and the piece then ends in triumph.
In stock: Estimated delivery 1-3 days
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The Legend of King Arthur - Peter Meechan
King Arthur is the subject of many tales, stories, myths and legends - from his ascension to the throne by pulling the sword from the stone, his courageous battles with his fellow Knights of the Round Table, to his ultimately tragic love for Guinevere.The Legend of King Arthur is a musical portrayal of some of the most important moments in the legend.The opening of the work - a rock inspired overture - is a reference to Arthur's final resting place (at least, so some legends have it!), the modern day Glastonbury (Avalon in the legend), and it is in this opening that we hear for Arthur's theme.This high octane opening gives way to a mysterious section - as Merlin (the mystical wizard) places in a stone a sword, upon which was inscribed "Whoso pulleth out this sword of this stone is the rightwise born king of all England". The music describes the mystical surroundings as each of the contenders for the throne take their turn - to no avail - and with a return to the original theme, we hear Arthur pull the sword from the stone, to become King of England.Next we hear a depiction of Arthur's greatest victory in battle - The Battle of Mount Badon. He finally defeated the Saxon invaders of Britain - over 900 Saxons perished - and the victory brought about an extended period of peace. Arthur is portrayed as brave, bold and confident as he and his Knights end years of invasion.The penultimate section of the work tells the tale of Arthur's tragic love for Guinevere - his traitorous wife, who through her infidelity with Sir Lancelot (Arthur's most trusted Knight), ultimately leads Arthur in to his final battle with his nephew, Mordred.We hear the final bitter battle, which eventually ends with only Arthur and Mordred fighting. Arthur is wounded, fatally, by his nephew -at which point we hear with a sudden and dramatic sounding of Arthur's theme - and is taken to Avalon to die.
Estimated dispatch 5-14 working days
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Through Clouds and Sunshine - Peter Meechan
Commissioned by Major Matthew Clark and the Royal Canadian Air Force Band in celebration of their 75th anniversary, Through Clouds and Sunshine draws on flight as an inspiration.The piece is based on a hymn by Canadian Richard Campbell, The Airman's Prayer. On first hearing of the hymn I felt a sense of nostalgia - The Airman's Prayer is reminiscent of so many hymns I remember singing in school assemblies (attending Church of England schools until the age of 12 provided plenty of opportunity to learn a great many hymns!).The hymn is used throughout all three movements in various treatments; at times it is utilized as a harmonic basis for the work, and at other times the melody is taken (in fragments or as a whole) to provide a journey through the piece as a whole.The first movement, Power, is an imagining of brave pilots taking to the glorious skies before encountering enemy fighters - driven by adrenaline, Power takes the listener through many emotions and thoughts: fear, excitement, energy, victory.The second movement, Air, sets the hymn in a number of ways. Featuring an offstage euphonium, the work begins with voices from the heavens, before the ensemble nostalgically holds on to each note in the second verse. A more straightforward, and perhaps poignant, setting for a brass choir follows, before a return to the offstage euphonium for a final sounding of the hymn.The finale movement, Space, is a moto perpetuo tour-de-force for the whole ensemble. Drawing on the hymn, the movement is underpinned by fast moving 16th notes in the winds and percussion whilst the brass play fragments of the hymn over the top of the driven ostinato.The work was commissioned by, and dedicated to, Major Matthew Clark and the Royal Canadian Air Force Band (Winnipeg, Canada).Peter Meechan 2023
Estimated dispatch 5-14 working days
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Another World's Hell - Simon Dobson
Another World's Hell is inspired by a passage in Aldous Huxley's classic 1932 science-fiction novel Brave New World, which describes in unusually close detail the music that is being played at a dance. This is Dobson's interpretation of the imagined 'future music' that Huxley dreamed of.Wind band score & parts, 13 minutes, Grade 4-5.
In stock: Estimated delivery 1-3 days
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£60.99The Fire Brigade (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Oswald, Gerald
The fire brigade is tackling a blaze. The brave firemen battle the high flames and eventually the fire is put out. Proud and satisfied they make their way back to the station. Rustling paper represents the crackling of the fire--an effect made all the more special by the use of red and yellow sheets of paper. This exciting and adventurous work is ideal for brave, young bands! Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Guardians (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sims, Adrian B.
This aggressive work depicts a fortress defended by brave and dedicated fighters. Guardians includes powerful brass and percussive statements that lead to a musical adventure filled with excitement and mystery. Showcase the authority of your ensemble with this sophisticated but accessible work for beginning bands by emerging composer Adrian Sims!Duration: 1.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.95Rio Bravo (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Watson, Scott
Rio Bravo draws on artifacts of iconic western film music to portray the rugged landscape surrounding one of the longest, most fabled rivers in North America. The challenging, arid region along the brave river that divides Mexico from the southwestern United States, depicted in many a song and story, is characterised by mountains, canyons, and desert plains. The river, known north of the border as the Rio Grande, has called to itself settlers, cattle drivers, gunslingers, and outlaws. Rio Bravo transports listeners to a time and place where legends of the Old West were made!Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95Where Stand the Dauntless (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Gassi, Vince
This version of Where Stand the Dauntless by Vince Gassi is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments: wind, strings, and percussion, including like or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customisable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys. A fanfare, a lyrical theme, and driving energy embody the spirit of the dauntless, the brave and amazing young musicians of Dolphin Senior Public School in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Where Stand the Dauntless by Vince Gassi is an exciting work, and a perfect concert opener and contest piece. Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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