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£86.00Steel Driving Man
This piece is based on the legend of John Henry. Despite being considered folklore, John Henry appears to be based on a true story of a powerful steel driving man who was part of an 1800's railroad tunneling crew. The music depicts the intensity and exertion of a legendary contest between John Henry and a new steam powered machine, which he ultimately won. A three-note motif represents Henry as the music moves through dramatic character and tempo changes, including a moment for the entire band to sing!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£79.00Gallantry March - Marsha Shapiro
With all the spirit and power of a classic 6/8 march plus dazzling low brass melodies and countermelodies where you'd expect tiresome oom-pahs, Gallantry March by Marsha Chusmir Shapiro gives you everything you could want in a march and more. Shifting dynamics and thoughtful voicings teach ensemble balance, listening down for rich, sonorous chords, and musicianship across sections to help intermediate bands shine in concert and contest!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£60.00Academic Festival March
Academic Festival March features a range of textures, dynamics, and articulation while highlighting a stately dotted eighthnote motive throughout. Strong homophonic presentations of the main theme are balanced with antiphonal play between the upper and lower voices. Though written primarily in Bb Major, a short minor modulation will stretch your students to explore different finger patterns. This courtly march provides students with ample learning opportunities and paths to success, making it the perfect "academic festival" or contest opener.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£60.00Roscommon Way
This regal fanfare captures the elegant dignity of the traditional British Regal march. A stately fanfare is contrasted against a broad, legato melody that leads to a chorale before returning to the original theme. A grand and majestic selection for concert or contest!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£64.00The Journey Home - Randy Navarre
Here's your contest piece for your middle school band. A solid Grade 3 with interaction in between the various sections of the band. The tempos are medium, slow, and a bit fast, but non troppo! The harmonies have some post-romantic sounds with longing melodies and interacting counter-melodies. The recapitulation has just a little bit of variety with changes of rhythms and maybe a surprise harmony or two.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£79.00Bull City Fanfare
This exciting opener or closer, easily accessible to most high school or community bands, is named for the "Bull City," Durham, North Carolina. An excellent showcase for each section of the band, the work features moving low brass lines, woodwind counterpoints, and an aggressive horn section. The percussion section is an integral part of composition with extensive use of toms, hand drums, tambourine, and cymbals. A strong option for contest, concert, or community band programming.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£71.00Mountain Beauty
Written to portray the mountains along the North and South Carolina border, this lighter allegro overture is written in ABA form. With many dynamic contrasts, articulations, and short solo opportunities, this piece teaches many essential musical concepts. The legato middle section lets the ensemble focus on tone quality and phrasing. A return to the opening section's style ends this composition in an exciting manner. A great choice for concert or contest.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00Scarborough Fantasy
This hauntingly beautiful composition features both beautiful original and traditional melodies with lush harmonic construction. Performers will experience expressive playing in minor keys amidst a lyrical, legato flow. With an emotional key change and multiple musically dramatic moments for every section, this inspiring composition offers a modern take on a timeless classic. Perfect for a contrasting concert selection or contest ballad.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£60.00The Fledgling
A bird is considered to have fledged at the time when its wing muscles and feathers are sufficiently developed for flight. Musically depicting this stage of life by taking a simple theme and developing it through increasing energy and compositional voice layering, this piece for young bands has flowing woodwind lines, exciting countermelodies, and interesting rhythmic challenges. Multiple percussion parts will keep your performers interested. A great choice for concert and contest or as a concert opener or closer.
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