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£71.50Starburst - Mark Lortz
Starburst is dedicated to the Johnston County Eighth Grade All-County Middle School Band in Benson, North Carolina. Its a sparkling work that was specifically written to feature all sections of the band. Attention is immediately focused on the hard-driving full-ensemble introduction that moves into a feature for the woodwinds and horns. The trumpets then get the spotlight, followed by a brief woodwind interlude that transitions to the final recap to close with a resounding flourish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Sirocco - Gary D. Ziek
A sirocco is a Mediterranean wind that originates in the Sahara Desert, capable of reaching hurricane velocities. This piece reflects the changing nature of this dry wind; it starts with a brief and violent flurry, then settles down, depicting the still, hot desert morning. As the desert comes to life, the music evolves into a 6/8 world-music groove, enhanced by colorful percussion effects. Building and growing in intensity, the raging sandstorm powers over the landscape to a climactic close.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Reverence - Louis A. Josephson
A celebration of those who deserve great honor! The triumphant opening is brilliantly stated by the trumpets and answered by a flourish of shimmering woodwinds. Brass and percussion build up to a contrasting theme and a slower section of warm, resonant harmonies and shifting, contrasting textures. Grand and majestic, the opening material then returns to close with the two main themes layered for a decidedly heroic and triumphant finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£95.95Threefold - Richard Summers
Mixed meters, hemiola, and syncopation give this exciting piece its energy and drive. Using an insistent xylophone part as a rhythmic motive, a feeling of three is present in multiple meters, rhythmic forms and important countermelodies. With limited exposed parts, this offers opportunities for teaching important musical concepts while enabling students to feel secure in their performance. Open or close your concert, festival or contest with this fine programing choice.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
Haleakala (House of the Sun) - Carl Strommen
Named for a volcano on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Haleakala is a boldly conceived and sumptuously scored tribute to the wonder of nature. A series offerilliant fanfares, with prominent use of the brass section, leads to a broad chorale theme for the wind section that soon acquires a noble counter melody from the horn choir. After a splendidly sonorous climax, the fanfare material returns to close the piece in a grand style. This selection will work particularly well as a concert opener.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95Sandhills Saga - William G. Harbinson
Use the intertwining melodies of this composition to teach the important musical concept of the canon. Each instrument gets a moment to sing out during the development of an easy, yet musically challenging, melody. With a quiet introduction followed by brisk "alla marcia" section with a lively close, use this as a unique concert selection to educate your students and audience as well.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.95Rejoice, Dolce, and Dance - Quincy C. Hilliard
Written in three different and distinct styles, this concert and contest composition has bold majestic sections, lyrical legato areas and fast lighter technical portions. Full of room for director interpretive elements, the band that pays close attention to articulations and dynamics will not only enjoy performing but also learning the many musical concepts presented in this easier than it sounds selection.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95
For Our Heroes - Alan Lee Silva
A solemn and heartfelt tribute to American heroes of every stripe, this is an expertly scored selection that will be a graceful addition to patriotic-themed programs throughout the school year. From the gentle and sustained opening, to the broad and sonorous close, this is a piece that will stir audience and band alike.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95Song Of India - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
This sultry classical favorite from Rimsky-Korsakov is faithfully arranged for young bands by Andrew Balent. Andy has a knack for retaining the essence of standard classical epertoire, while toning the technical difficulties down to the students' ability levels. Paying close attention to dynamic changes and ensemble balance will make this a winner in contest and festival settings.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£86.50Awakening? - Dana Wilson
Beginning with silence and gradually building throughout to a powerful and dramatic close, this distinctive work from Dana Wilson explores the various facets of the word "awakening" as it applies to the waking of an individual, a day, or possibly even a philosophical idea. Wonderfully imaginative, Awakening... makes use of striking colors and sonic devices including surrounding the audience with percussion near the climatic finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days