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£202.99
The Wind Rises - Joe Hisaishi
This beautiful, lyrical melody is so colorful in the film, without having an imposing image. "The Wind Rises" (2013) does not dominate the visual, and perhaps is an ideal form of film music considering this is director Miyazaki's final production. Chamber ensembles with solos and strings are frequently used in the soundtrack, so the sound is mellow and soft. As you listen more and more, you still recognize the tradition of Ghibli music.When I arrange, I try not to visualize the image of a film. I may think of characters and story line but is it important to write music that alone is appealing and fascinating. Trying not to "overstate" the film is not needed here. If you can bring out the most appealing parts of the soundtrack, excess can be forgiven. Of course, I have not changed the musical elements of the original.I asked Mr. Tomoki Ubata (band director at Ina Gakuen Sr. High School) whom I have worked with numerous times to assist with layout. He came up with a heartwarming medley with two main parts; leading boy Jiro's gift for aeronautical design and his romance with the heroine, Natsuko.The following themes are contained in the arrangement:1. Nahoko (A Rainbow) Beginning2. Caproni (An Aeronautical Designer's Dream) C3. A Journey (An Encounter at Karuizawa) H4. The Falcon I5. Prototype 8 N6. A Journey (A Parting) & A Journey (A Dream of Flight) PIt is quite remarkable, looking back on 30 years of Studio Ghibli's achievements.(Kazuhiro Morita)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Evergreen Overture - Hayato Hirose
Composed in 2017 by recommendation from Brain Music (Bravo Music)."Evergreen" means "perennially fresh" or "never fading". It depicts what I believe we all felt when we first truly enjoyed playing our instruments.This "Dual Grade" piece allows players of different experience levels to perform the same ensemble. A Part is for more advanced players and B Part is for beginning-level players.There are also optional parts to make it accessible for any size of band. The least you can have is nine voices. (Cl,Cl,A.Sax,Trp,Hr,Trb,Euph,Tub,Perc).Perc. 1 and 2 can be combined and performed on the drum set.Recommended assigned parts for percussion are as follows:1 percussionist: Perc.1/2 (Drums)2 percussionists: Timp. and Perc.1/2 (Drums)3 percussionists: Timp., Perc.1/2 (Drums), and Perc.3Over 4 percussionists: one per part
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95In Prospect - George Sweet
In Prospect is a tuneful processional piece. It can be used as a new and different march for festivals or graduation ceremonies for any level band as it is easy to rehearse. It can also be performed on a regular concert simply because it is an elegant and beautiful piece for beginning bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50
Bells Of Joy
Bells of Joy is a new collage of Christmas carols that can be performed with choir and band or just band alone. You will hear the popular tunes "Carol of the Bells," "Joy to the World," "What Child is This?" in a stunning, contemporary arrangement that can be put together in a few rehearsals. Well worth the effort!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50American Visions - Mark Lortz
Composed to embody the sense of American vigor and patriotism, this fast-paced and energetic fanfare, concert opener or contest selection features rousing brass fanfares, lively woodwind motives, and driving percussion. Using a simple motive that alternates between duple and triplet rhythms, this is a great selection to use for teaching the difference between the two. A contrasting middle section can be used for developing characteristic warm concert band sounds while a return to the initial material with an additional countermelody can be used for balance and blend development.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.50
Offenback Back To Back - Jacques Offenbach
"[""Two of Offenbach's most popular works Barcarolle and the famous Can-Can are presented in a playable arrangement for developing bands. Bands can work on expressive lines in the Barcarolle and have lots of fun with the Can-Can. A perfect introduction to the music of this popular composer."",""Two of Offenbach's most popular works Barcarolle and the famous Can-Can are presented in a playable arrangement for developing bands. Bands can work on expressive lines in the Barcarolle and have lots of fun with the Can-Can. A perfect introduction to the music of this popular composer.""]"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Error Detection - Student's Edition
The Error Detection: Exercises for the Instrumental Conductor texts are designed to improve the critical listening skills of the conducting student through real music excerpts that contain planted errors in the parts for the conductor to find. Both books contain 54 excerpts from standard band literature from grades 2 to grade 6 so students gain knowledge of real music they can use later, not just non-musical etudes. The teacher's edition contains over 350 pages of materials with analysis sheets and answer keys to help the conducting teacher to easily evaluate the student's progress. The teacher's edition also comes with a CD-ROM containing all of the instrumental parts for allof the musical excerpts as PDF files, so the teacher can just print the amount of parts needed for each example, and the examples are arranged to sound satisfying with as little as five players. The Error Detection program has been tested for over 3 years at major university programs like the University of Minnesota, Illinois State University, and the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.50
Simian Planet - Stephen Bulla
One can only imagine what it might be like if the animals ran the zoo! This and other questions will be considered in this programmatic original work for band, incorporating all manner of animal and jungle noises.Young bands students will love the opportunity to use some of those carefully rehearsed vocal monkey and bird sounds they've been diligently working on for years. You can almost see an imaginary sci-fi movie as the music progresses. Your band will have an elephant good time playing this one! Don't miss out!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£114.99
Fiesta-Val - James L. Hosay
Soaring themes intertwine with compelling rhythms and inventive harmonies to render an unforgettable musical experience through acclaimed composer James L. Hosay's impressive new overture. This one may well be the "signature" piece for your band this year. Every section will be challenging and rewarding as you prepare this magnificent offering. The expressive Andante Cantabile Trumpet solo acts as a perfect foil for the thrilling opening and the stirring finale. Exquisite counterpoint, both melodic and rhythmic, captivates the listener in a way that few compositions can. and rhythmic, captivates the listener in a way that few compositions can.Breath-taking!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Nativity - James Curnow
Tender and expressive! Two of the most popular settings of the Away in a Manger text give the audience pause to reflect on the meaning of the season. This is one of those beautiful arrangements that is a worthwhile endeavor for bands at every level of ability. Younger groups can work on shaping phrases, balancing chords, blending the ensemble and so much more, while advanced groups have the mastery to explore their own deeply expressive and freely conducted interpretation. For groups in the middle, remember, it's always good to include a performance piece that does not require too much "note chasing" so the subtler aspects of the musical art can be examined and reinforced.Charming!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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