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£137.95Light Music (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob
The title Light Music alludes to different things. Most of the music in the suite is light in nature, and is in the inherently British tradition of 'light music' - original pieces which are often descriptive but essentially melodic. In another sense the music depicts various aspects of light itself. The title itself is a trick of the light!The first movement, Lightscape, portrays shifting patterns and types of light, highlighting some details and obscuring others. It is sometimes vibrant, dancing and full of movement, and sometimes tranquil.The second movement, At the going down of the sun, considers the light of the sun as it sets. Because of the nature of his career, the composer has written a fair amount of ceremonial music and this movement is close to that genre once again. There is, in the title, a reference to the familiar Remembrance line 'At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them' from the poem For the Fallen by Robert Laurence Binyon (1869-1943) written in September 1914, a few weeks after the outbreak of the First World War. While the music is not a setting of these words - or in any way referential - there is an echo of the words 'We will remember them'.The suite finishes with Set Alight which starts off with a few combustible bars as the flame catches and then the fire is under way.Duration: 11.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99Goodnight Moon (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Whitacre, Eric - Markowski, Michael
"Over the past few years I must have read Goodnight Moon to my son a thousand times - maybe more. Somewhere around reading number 500, I began hearing little musical fragments as I read, and over time those fragments began to blossom into a simple, sweet lullaby. I knew it was a long shot, but I asked my manager, Claire Long, to contact HarperCollins and see if they would allow the text to be set to music. To my surprise and delight they agreed - the first time they had ever allowed Goodnight Moon to be used in such a way. I composed the piece relatively quickly, originally setting the text for harp, string orchestra, and my son's mother, soprano Hila Plitmann. I later arranged Goodnight Moon for SATB choir and piano. More recently, my dear friend Verena M?senbichler-Bryant arranged the piece for wind ensemble and soloist. The melody of Goodnight Moon will forever make me think of those quiet nights, reading my son to sleep." -Eric Whitacre
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00Catapult! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Huckeby, Ed
The continuous rhythmic energy and drive of "Catapult!" is infectious! Using dramatically contrasting syncopated melodic lines and ultra-legato contemporary harmonic phrases, the composer creates a colorful palette of sound which is both incredibly appealing and uniquely mysterious. At mid-point, the effect of the catapult is felt through rather dissonant descending chords, leading to an exciting resolution and conclusion in a new key. Looking for something different...but very playable? Check out "Catapult!" Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.50Pinnacle (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kamuf, Michael
This bold and exhilarating original work for concert band combines mixed meters, lyrical themes, and powerful harmonies, taking your musicians and audiences on a thrilling musical journey. The compelling, energetic grooves in the alternating 3/4 and 4/4 sections look and sound complex but are repetitive and easily mastered. Perfect as a concert or festival opener or closer!Duration: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00River of Peril (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Webb, Amy
Get ready to ride the rapids on the "River of Peril!" Maine's Kennebec River is a popular white-water rapids destination, which boasts several nail-biting runs. This river promises enjoyment from beginners to seasoned pros, with dips, dives and rushes galore. But fear not - for those of you just beginning your rafting adventures, there are several moments of quietude and solace in between the perilous parts - just like in this clever original band work, carefully scored for the developing young band. Whoosh! Duration: 2.40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.00Smallfoot (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kirkpatrick & Kirkpatrick - Story, Michael
This delightful through-played medley from the Warner Bros. Pictures 2018 animated film includes Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick's "Perfection," "Wonderful Life," and "Moment of Truth." The upbeat tunes will be well received by students and audiences alike. Suitable for any concert but, with its hopeful message, particularly for recruiting and spring events.Duration: 4:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.00The Lost City of Shambhala (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bell, Jeremy
The Lost City of Shambhala takes the listener on a journey to the discovery of the mythical utopia, nested in the Himalayas. In Sanskrit, Shambhala means "place of peace," and the music paints an Eden-esque landscape shrouded in mystery. But it is soon discovered that entry into the city is well-guarded and met with hostility as the music shifts to a heavily percussive, driving thrill-ride of shifting 7/8 and 4/4 time signatures. An exciting and energetic work that makes a fantastic addition to any program! Duration: 5.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.00Palustrus (Percussion Ensemble with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Clark, N. Alan
Palustrus, for percussion ensemble and band, is based on two musical ideas. The first, a figure of two 16th notes, is introduced alluding to tiny seedlings as they sprout from the fertile earth. This figure quickly grows in frequency and density, then spreads into the second idea using a series of diatonic patterns. "Palustrus" is a medium-difficult, but attainable technical challenge in a diatonic setting. Splashes of dissonance in the winds support the active and exciting percussion ensemble statements throughout. Highly recommended for programs with a larger percussion section! Duration: 2.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50And So He Also Loves the Bow (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barrett, Roland
Honouring four students who lost their lives, this powerful original work draws its title and its inspiration from poet Kahlil Gibran's "On Children." Like the poem, the composition musically invokes emptiness, restlessness and longing but provides reassurance to those grieving with peace, hope and optimism.Duration: 4:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£152.99Aurora Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Aurora Dances was commissioned by the Hong Kong-based Winter Band Festival, and consists of three movements, to be played without a break. Aurora Borealis opens with florid woodwind figures and highlights different sections of the band in turn. The second movement Aurora Australis leads to a sombre chorale, which builds to a full-band climax. The finale Aurora Dances is characterised by rhythmic, dance-like themes. A central section features a contrasting legato melody, but this doesn't dispel the energetic feel of the opening, which returns to close the work.Duration: 8.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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