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£94.00Popocatepetl
This suite of three short movements depicts Popcatepetl, a dormant volcano in Mexico. Useful for developing understanding of this form, the composition includes overture, ballad, and Latin styles. Opportunities abound for teaching the concepts of dynamic contrast, balance between sections, and rhythmic development. There are several short solos, but most of the composition works on the development of full-ensemble skills. Although the movements can be performed as stand-alone selections, the entire suite is less than 6 minutes in length.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£45.00Ever Forward, Ever Onward
Ever Forward, Ever Onwardis a wonderful piece written in concert B-flat and only uses notes within the scale. The clarinets do not go over the break. If students have been playing for at least a semester, this piece will be just challenging enough to make them want to work, but not so hard that they give up.The lines are interesting, too, no matter what instrument you can play. Students will love to play this and I hope you have fun.1sttrumpet's highest note is A.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£71.00The Winter Storm
The storms of winter can be dangerous and beautiful at the same time. This composition starts off fast, dark, and furious. It moves into a lighter side during the middle section before ending as it started. Paying close attention to all articulations and dynamics throughout the piece while maintaining the balance between winds and percussion will develop many essential musical skills. With interesting melodies, subtle dissonance, and multiple percussion parts, this journey through the winter storm will be exciting and memorable.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00Song for Terra
Representing the hope that we can all live with peaceful thoughts, this expressive ballad lets younger ensembles work on the essential skills of legato-style playing, listening across the ensemble, and developing long phrases. Only two and a half minutes long, this composition will present a beautiful musical moment in your concert without tiring younger performers.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00Dragon 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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£56.00Homeward
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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£56.00Honor 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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£68.00Nauset - Roger Cichy
Nauset is one of three movements of a larger work called "Beachscapes." Nauset beach is located on the ocean side of Cape Cod Massachusetts, where the largest waves can be found on the New England coast. This music is a bit whimsical, portraying a beach scene with surfers falling off their boards, people on the beach, and people going to the food shacks. The music is quite syncopated and gives a jazzy, fun atmosphere.Ranges are mostly within a Grade 3 range, with the 1st trumpet's highest note is G.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£71.00Tropanka 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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£45.00Knights Of Chivalry - Randy Navarre
One can easily imagine in the days of Castes and Kings, how this composition may spark the feeling of what it may have been like for Knights of the Kingdoms to not only protect the Lords of the Castle, but also be chivalrous to the Ladies of the Court. Dancing at the feasts and festivals, escorting the royalty to various events. Knights had much more to do than fight. They were allowed to have fun. Sometimes. Like all of our Grade compositions, its main purpose besides giving good and interesting music for young musicians to play, is that it is an opportunity for the band director to teach some aspect of music. This is a great composition for introducing eighth notes and following dynamics. No clarinet crosses the break, and the 1st trumpet's highest note is A (in the staff). Everyone plays rhythmically together. Only the drum part may vary. All chords of the diatonic scale are used to make the harmony more interesting with no accidentals.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days