Results
-
£64.00Daughters of Erin
Composed to celebrate the anniversary of women being admitted to the Notre Dame concert band, this Irish-themed composition includes The Bells of St. Mary's, I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen, Girls of Our Town and The Women of Kilkenny. Featuring interesting harmonic and melodic twists, a variety of meters and solo passages for several instruments, this concert and contest selection also works well for folk-song themed concerts.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
-
£53.00The Brave Warrior
Starting robust and full, this fast-paced concert and contest composition uses ostinatos with contrasting long melodic phrases and woodwind versus brass sections to develop listening and balance skills. A short percussion feature gives your students a chance to shine. With many places to stress phrasing and shaping, use this to build student confidence and interpretive skills.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
-
£53.00Rejoice, Dolce, and Dance
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 12-14 working days
-
£44.00Double Trouble
Designed to help beginners improve their ability to play eighth-note rhythms, this concert or contest composition uses limited ranges so that the players can concentrate on the rhythms. Percussion parts help to keep the pulse going while the melody is passed between sections. Use this to develop those essential counting skills.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
-
£68.00Edgemont Festival Overture
Starting with a fanfare, this overture quickly moves into a lively melody reminiscent of Holst. Varying meters and levels of rhythmic complexity create demands for mature players while the inner parts are at younger player levels. This is the perfect selection for a district-wide band performance or for bands with a wider variety of student abilities. A great concert opener or contest selection!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
-
£68.00The Quest
Taking the listener on an epic musical journey, this modern composition with strong melodic lines, expanded percussion opportunities, and moments of musical reflection will challenge and develop your Grade 3 band's expressive and technical abilities. Featuring several tempo changes, this is an excellent festival or contest programming choice that also works as a concert opener or closer.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
-
£53.00Unicorn Ranch
Full of interesting rhythmic patterns that evoke a horse-like "galloping" feel, this gently dissonant composition is a great way to work on ensemble blend and listening skills. Written at one tempo throughout, it's an easy way to introduce the concept of syncopation while also developing cut-time playing skills. Perfect as a challenging contest, festival or concert selection for younger bands or a lighter selection for more advanced groups.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
-
£68.00SEAL Team: The Mission
Capture the danger and tension of a SEAL team mission with this exciting concert opener. Beginning with a pulsating rhythmic figure representing communication between the members before a slower section of longing to be home with family and friends, and a final driving section of determination and bravery, strong melodic themes are developed throughout. Featuring an expanded percussion section, meter and dynamic changes and thrilling moments of suspense and release, program this for success at contest, festival or concert performances.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
-
£64.00Threefold
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 12-14 working days
-
£40.00Secret Mission
Inspired by spies and superheroes, both serious and humorous, this cinematic depiction of a spy on a mission to defeat a nefarious villain will entertain both students and audiences. An accessible melody, driving percussion parts, generous doubling of essential parts and limited ranges, will let you teach important musical concepts while engaging student interest. A sure winner for concert, contest or festival performances.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days