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£157.50Pageant op. 59 - Vincent Persichetti
Pageant is the classic composition from well-known composer Vincent Persichetti. Premiered in 1953, Pageant is a symphonic overture which features a slow, homophonic section followed by a lively ""Parade"" section. It has long been a staple in the repertoire of high school bands everywhere. This recording of this timeless piece is to remind experienced band directors of this wonderful work and introduce it to those unfamiliar.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£157.50Canzona - Peter Mennin
Harmonically rich and contrapuntally challenging, Canzona has long been considered one of the cornerstones of the wind band repertoire. Its brilliant scoring makes it one of the pieces from the 1950's that defined the American contemporary band sound. This corrected edition will re-introduce this classic to a new generation of musicians. Duration: 5'30"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50Ginger Marmalade - Warren Benson
Originally written as part of the Commissioned Works for School Bands sponsored by Carl Fischer on the occasion of the one hundredth anniversary of the firm, Ginger Marmalade has become one of the best known of serious twentieth-century works for school band. A humorous program number that plays with the listener's expectations, it is technically simple, but uses unusual sound resources (clapping hands, rapping heels, novel percussion sounds) o produce a work that delights the ear and challenges the mind. Often cited as a cornerstone of the young band repertoire (it is on both the UIL - Texas and NYSSMA required music lists), we are pleased to issue this delightful pieceas part of our Carl Fischer Classic Band Edition.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£134.95
British Eighth - Zo Elliott
A classic march in a carefully edited version by Quincy Hilliard, Zo Elliott's British Eighth was dedicated to the members offeritain's celebrated Eighth Army and accepted on their behalf by General Sir Bernard L. Montgomery, their celebrated World War II Commander. In typical British March Style, it has great verve and a trio tune everybody will go out humming. Duration: 3'15"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£123.95Mars from 'The Planets' - Gustav Holst
This hard-hitting arrangement of Holst's classic from "The Planets" dispenses with any initial build-up and hits you with a wall of sound right from the first note! Probably the most famous classical piece in 5/4 meter, this takes all the powerful impact points and combines them into a massive chunk of sound.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.50
The Legends of Whip and Spur - James Meredith
This classic western sounding piece is very accessible for the youngest of band students and can be performed well with even the most limited time on their instruments. Composer James Meredith draws from his many years of experience working with beginning students to provide us with a piece that is as much fun to play as it is to listen to. The Legends of Whip and Spur is a perfect chance for budding musicians to wow an audience with their very first concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.50
Ye Merry Gents - Carl Strommen
Perfect for a beginning band's first holiday concert, this clever arrangement uses only the first six notes of the Bb scale and presents the holiday classic, God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman in a mash-up with the march from the famous Nutcracker ballet.?Students will have fun showing off what they've learned and parents will be impressed with their progress.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£123.95
Indiana
Give your group a chance to sound like a classic big band in the style of Glenn Miller with Indiana, a fun, brash new piece in the swing style. If you're looking for repertoire for a pops concert or for your community band's performance, Jerry Nowak has just the ticket. You'll be sure to get people on the dance floor with this one.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50
Fanfare Fantastique - Robert W. Smith
Written as an opener for your beginning band concert, Fanfare Fantastique is bold, exciting and aggressive work that will clearly make a strong musical statement. Active percussion combined with powerful melodic lines in the brass and woodwinds, this new contemporary classic by Robert W. Smith will make your young band sound mature and artistically accomplished. Appropriate for any concert or festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.50The Blue and the Gray (Civil War Suite) - Clare Grundman
Published in 1961 commemorating the start of the Civil War 100 years before, Clare Grundman's classic work has become a staple in the repertoire. Robert Longfield's adaptation for younger bands maintains the character of the original as well as all of the tunes, but in a shorter and more concise setting.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days