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£50.00The Gift To Be Simple
This traditional Shaker song is presented with modern harmonies, rhythms, and instrumentation. Using ostinato patterns, long legato lines, and interesting percussion parts, this arrangement offers many interdisciplinary possibilities as well. Folk songs have long been an essential part of the concert band repertoire and this modern approach to a well-known melody can help teach this important style to performers in a new way.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Dragon Rider
A musical depiction of taming and riding of a dragon during ancient times! This contemporary-sounding piece allows students to practice new performance techniques and musical storytelling. A great contrasting selection to traditional performance options, players can take on the challenges of tempo changes, accidentals, and expression in this exciting music adventure.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Homeward
This lyrical ballad in ABA form musically depicts the desire to be home. Presenting minimal rhythmic challenges, the ensemble can concentrate on beauty of sound, balance, dynamics, phrasing, and expressive performance. Developing the nuances of expressive playing will make the musical reward well worth the effort. A great contrasting selection in concert or contest programs.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00Honor Bound
Honor Bound is to be obligated by one's own code of conduct to do what is ethically right. This is often referenced in the military, but applies equally to our everyday conduct. This traditional military style march represents the dignity and worth of the individual. This is accomplished by featuring all sections at some point: a percussion introduction and interlude, trumpet fanfare, low brass melody, and woodwind lead. The notated dynamics are essential for musical contrast and the tempo can be adjusted according to student skill levels. Perfect to teach march form, this composition is also suitable for patriotic celebrations or as a last-minute selection for more advanced bands.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00Moontowers
Used to brighten cities before electric streetlights, Moonlight Towers are rarely seen today. This impressionistic composition about these vanished structures, although written for more advanced ensembles, has only one flute, clarinet, trumpet, horn and trombone part. As a result, smaller bands can play this composition without having to look for a flex-band arrangement. Use this to develop the essential skills of syncopation and counting while also offering the security of only having one part for each instrument voice. An exciting contrasting selection for bands looking for a harmonically interesting composition, this also works well as a contest selection.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00Tropanka and Patsh Tantz
This two-movement work is sure to be a hit at your next concert! The first movement, Tropanka (pronounced "tro-PAHN-kuh"), translates as "stomping dance" and originated in Bulgaria. One can hear two repeated notes at the end of each phrase - this is where the dancers stomp! The second movement, Patsh Tantz (pronounced "PAHTSH tahnts") is a classic example of Klezmer, or Eastern European Jewish folk music. The title of this movement is Yiddish for "clapping dance", and all the players get the chance to clap at certain points in their individual parts. Both movements should be played rhythmically; adding weight to many of the downbeats will help bring out the "earthy" character of the music.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00Good King Salsa - Traditional
Based on the carol, "Good King Wenceslas," Good King Salsa explores some basic Latin rhythms. This setting features your percussion section which can be expanded or limited to fit your group, but the basic Latin groove is very important. Alternating between a driving beat and one that is much more laid back, this piece involves everyone with the melody. Your students and audiences will really love this holiday selection!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00Double Trouble
Designed to help beginners improve their ability to play eighth-note rhythms, this concert or contest composition uses limited ranges so that the players can concentrate on the rhythms. Percussion parts help to keep the pulse going while the melody is passed between sections. Use this to develop those essential counting skills.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Carol of the Bells - Mykola Leontovich
This fun, fresh, and flexible arrangement of the beloved holiday classic Carol of the Bells, from Carol Brittin Chambers, can be played with as few as five wind or string players! The various recognizable motifs are passed around the ensemble, giving everyone something interesting to play. Chambers incorporates energetic grooves with the bass line and percussion, as well as a new B melody that adds extra technique and a fresh sound. Students and audiences will love this fresh take on the classic in your next holiday concert, and educators will love Chambers' attention to the pedagogical details. Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts: Steady pulse in a driving 3/4 meter, definition of ostinato, accidentals (minimal), and syncopated feel (minimal)
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00We Are the Heroes
This uplifting and inspiring work, commissioned by the Sea Cliff School Performing Arts Faculty and the Sea Cliff, PCA, can be performed with or without chorus. Based on the theme of building a better world, it's perfect for graduations, school assemblies, and celebrations.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days