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£9.95Classical Gas - By Mason Williams / arr. Ralph Ford
Composed and performed by Mason Williams in the late '60s and more recently by Tommy Emmanuel, this classic rock tune is sure to be well received by the performers and audiences alike. Choose to feature your outstanding guitarist or mallet percussionist on the solo with the rousing band accompaniment. There are a variety of solo options at different difficulty levels to make this revered chart accessible to a wide variety of soloists. It's a Gas! (3:15) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£8.95Parable - By Elliot Del Borgo
Commissioned by the George Washington University Band, this masterwork by Elliot Del Borgo was inspired by the hymn Were You There When They Crucified the Lord. The haunting melody is presented with numerous sonorities and textures that are exquisite. A fresh addition to the symphonic band repertoire, this brilliant new composition is a certain winner.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£7.95Animal Parade - By Chris M. Bernotas
Imagine a procession of creatures from the wild kingdom marching by as you perform this fun-filled piece. Birds float by, followed by the clip-clops of the approaching horses, mighty elephants, and a brief appearance of lions as the parade ends. Correlates with Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 1, level 4.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£7.95Wings - By Vince Gassi
The men and women of the Royal Canadian Air Force are the inspiration behind this original composition by Vince Gassi. The first work in his Armed Forces Suite, it takes off with a bright, spirited theme first heard in the flutes. The rest of the ensemble soon joins in the maneuvers and offers a fuller tactical report. Clarinets take over with dignity, providing a lyrical contrast, and are supported by a stately accompaniment. It isn't long before we start to feel the "spirit of adventure" building to a contrasting section conveying images of stealth and intrigue. Covert operations lead finally to a restatement of the opening theme by the brass with flute and clarinet obligato. Interlace with fragments from the covert section and we are carried to a soaring conclusion. If you are looking for a spirited concert opener or closer, look no further! This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£79.50Choreography - By Robert Sheldon
Choreography was commissioned by the 2008 ATSSB All-State Band by the Association of Texas Small School Bands. Written in overture form, the piece draws its inspiration from dance movements found in contemporary stage, ballet and theatrical productions. The piece opens with fast-paced angular gestures accompanied by rapid rhythmical punctuations before yielding to a contrasting lyrical section with long, flowing lines and many opportunities for expressive playing. The infectious beat patterns and memorable melodic content combine to make this an excellent concert opener. (5:33) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£6.95Climb the Mountains Tall - By Vince Gassi
Inspired by "The Dream," a poem by Darren Clayton, this work reflects the spirit of adventure necessary to journey to new places and new experiences. After a bold introduction, the flutes, oboe, and bells present a heroic melody with supporting roles provided by the baritone and snare drum. The full band then joins in and expands on the theme, energy building all the while. We journey briefly through a minor key and a slower, more contemplative section. With a transition back to the main theme, and a change of key, we boldly approach the exciting conclusion of our travels. This title is available in SmartMusic.
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Vivaldi Concertante - Music by Antonio Vivaldi / arr. John Cacavas
Originally scored for two horns, strings and cembalo, this piece by Baroque favorite Antonio Vivaldi has been defitly adapted for concert band by noted composer and arranger, John Cacavas. By changing the horn parts to cornet and skillfully dividing the melodic structures between the brass and woodwinds (for example, many of the repeated 16thnote passages in the flutes and clarinets have been dovetailed, resulting in a smoother performance that captures the feel of the original string parts), Mr. Cacavas has made this work highly accessible to today's concert bands. A wonderful way to bring the bright, clear sounds of the Baroque period to your concert hall!
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£6.95Cimarron Overture - By Mark Williams
A bright selection with strong melodic themes that will impress your audience and keep your students motivated during rehearsals. The first theme features an interesting syncopated pattern that is accented by fun-to-play percussion parts. The second theme is a flowing, reflective melody that is played by the oboe and supported by clarinets and triangle accents. The Allegro first theme returns and builds to a powerful closing. (Grade 1-1/2---Easy)
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£6.25Night - By Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick
"Night" is the result of a collaborative project between the composer and the 6th grade beginning band directed by his wife in Morton, Illinois. The students in her band class each write an eight-measure melody as a composition project which is part of the beginning band curriculum. These melodies each start and end on concert B-flat and use only the notes the students have learned on their instruments. The class voted on the best melody, and the winner was "Majestic Night, Oh Winter Night" by Sarah Gunter. The students then observed how this melody was developed by the composer into a concert band piece that they would perform later that year. Compositional terms such as repetition, fragmentation, and augmentation could then be taught to the 6th graders in a new piece for young band that was written just for them. This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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Sentinel Blue - Music by John Cacavas
Sentinel Blue is styled in the manner of the British 'slow march.' The main theme is legato and rich, with long phrasing the key to achieving a successful performance. A forceful transition introduces a repeat of the main theme by the full band. A secondary theme, scored in block harmony, is introduced by a fanfare-like interlude played by cornets. It then modulates back to the main melody in a 'grandioso' style. (Grade 3)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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