Results
-
£106.99Festival Prelude Ad Excel - Philip Sparke
Festival Prelude 'Ad Excel' was commissioned by the AD Concert Band, from Solihull in the UK, to celebrate their 40th Anniversary in 2016. The title, Ad Excel, is a play on words: it is Latin for 'to excel' but also celebrates the band's anniversary as XL is 40 in Roman numerals. The work opens with a bright fanfare with frequent changes of meter. This leads to a playful main subject, played first by woodwinds, followed by full band. A bridge passage leads to a legato second subject, played twice. The bridge passage returns to introduce the both main melodies in new keys and instrumentations before a coda, derived from the opening fanfare, brings the work to a close.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£84.50
Prelude On An American Spiritual
A "Graingeresque" treatment of My Lord What a Mornin', Carl Strommen's beautiful prelude is a lushly scored and harmonized selection that will be an excellent piece for teaching linear phrasing, musicianship, good tone production and intonation. This is a strong choice for contest and concert performances. Duration: 5'
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£91.99Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune - Philip Sparke
The Irish folk tune, which appears towards the end of the piece, is Slane, a hymn tune version of the much older folk melody The Banks of the Bann. In Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune, fragments of the folk tune hint at what is to come later in the piece, but another folk-like tune is predominant. This later acts as a descant to Slane when it finally appears. Add a little Sparke sparkle to any concert with this lovely interlude.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£74.99Prelude, Op. 3, No. 2 - Sergei Rachmaninov
At last, a full-length transcription of the famous Rachmaninoff prelude that captures all of its dark, gloomy drama and at the same time makes for a dazzling showpiece for the modern concert band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£104.99Prelude and Polonaise - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) composed his opera The Night before Christmas in 1894-95. The premiere took place on December 10 1895 in St. Petersburg. The libretto to the opera came from Rimsky-Korsakov himself and is based on a tale by Nikolai Gogol, which some years earlier had already served as operatic material for Pjotr Tchaikovsky. The opera tells the story of Vakula, the blacksmith of a small Ukranian village. He is madly in love with Oxana who demands - as proof of his love - a most unusual Christmas present: the magnificent slippers of the Empress. Knowing full well that, in normal circumstances, he would never be able to fulfil Oxana's wish, Vakula seekssupernatural assistance and finds it in the shape of the devil, who comes up with a ploy to help him. The devil carries him on his back to St. Petersburg, where during a lavish reception at court Vakula finds an opportunity to present his request to the empress. The Empress actually agrees to Vakula's wish and hands over her slippers to him. Thereupon he returns to his own village. Here, in the meantime, he had been given up for dead, and Oxana had been plunged into great sorrow as she had come to realise that she also truly loved Vakula. In the end, however, all misunderstandings are resolved and all adversities overcome: Oxana receives her extravagant present, the lovers are united, and the church bells call the villagers to the Christmas service.The vibrant Polonaise is played in the 3rd act of the opera at the entrance of the Empress, whose appearance is anticipated in the prelude by the fanfare motives. The music paints a vivid picture of the party atmosphere and the marvellous dcor at the imperial court of St. Petersburg, which Rimsky-Korsakov conjures up in his opera and which can also be played outside of the Advent and Christmas season, for example as an opening piece to any festive concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£79.99Fanfare Prelude: Adeste Fidelis - Timothy Johnson
Joyous and uplifting, you?ll find this Fanfare Prelude to be an excellent way to open your winter concert. This uplifting treatment of one of the all -time great carolsO Come, All Ye Faithful is certain to command the audience?s attention from start to finish. Robust Brasses and ebullient Woodwinds rise above the majestic Percussion to make a bold and grand statement that you are sure to remember for a long time to come. Thrilling!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£76.99Majestic Prelude - Jacob de Haan
In Majestic Prelude the instrumental music is closely connected to the text and vocal music. The work is based on a well-known psalm melody. As the title suggest, it begins with a majestic introduction, in which several sections of the psalmare heard. Various instruments play around with fragments of the familiar tune. This composition is an excellent opening piece for a concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£57.50Rhosymedre, Prelude On a Welsh Hymn Tune - Ralph Vaughan Williams
Also known by the title Lovely, this popular organ prelude, arranged for band by Walter Beeler, is remarkable in its simple beauty. Vaughan Williams has joined hymn tune, bass, and obbligato to create a grand, soaring piece, and it is so perfectly suited for concert band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£102.99Prelude for Winds - Timothy Travis
a nice concert opener by Timothy Travis.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£94.99
Prelude on Greensleeves - James L. Hosay
Recognised by many as one of the all-time most beautiful melodies, GREENSLEEVES has long been associated with the Christmas season. The bold and powerful introduction gradually melts away to a tender Woodwind statement of the timeless theme. You'll find a whole new way to look at this Christmas classic as it gradually builds with intriguing harmonies. Rich and rewarding, this well may be the most beautiful new concert band piece you'll discover this year.Pure magic! Don't miss it!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
View Music