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£60.99Tuscola Mountain Celebration - Paul Murtha
With a touch of high country ruggedness and Appalachian charm, this original overture by Paul Murtha is an excellent choice for contest or concert programming. A single catchy melody is woven throughout the work in a variety of styles and settings. From the joyous opening and clarinet statement to the tender slower sections to the blazing full band passages, this work packs plenty of variety into a very effective setting.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Gateway March - Eric Osterling
Easy marches that sound authentic and still work with beginners are hard to find. Here is a gem from Eric Osterling that works great even with small bands with incomplete instrumentation. With catchy melodies and repetitive rhythmic patterns, this one is easy to learn and is perfect for contest or concert use. Dur: 1:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Suite of Old American Dances (Selections) - Robert Russell Bennett
First published in 1950, Robert Russell Bennett's Suite of Old American Dances has established itself as a classic in the repertoire for wind bands. This edition is designed for younger players and features three of the original five movements: Western One-Step, Wallflower Rag and Cake Walk. Carefully adapted by James Curnow, these settings offer an important historical perspective for students, as well as enjoyable music for contest or casual concerts. Dur: 6:30 (Includes Full Performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99American Barndance - Richard L. Saucedo
Rhythmic and energetic, this lively work contains elements of an early American character but also features a poignant, calmer section with a lighter texture and interlaced lyric motifs. The piece builds to a dramatic peak with apowerful and majestic statement by the full ensemble. The final segment, however, becomes more and more frenzied with mixed meters and relentless percussion figures as it races to an exciting conclusion. Filled with humor andcreativity, this unique composition will easily find a place in your contest or festival repertoire. Dur: 3:35 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99To Soar with Eagles - Michael Sweeney
In this dynamic multi-style overture for band, Michael Sweeney opens with stark percussive hits, brass fanfares, and swirling woodwind effects. A fast tempo and long build follows, using non-traditional harmonies and overlappinglayers of sound, climaxing with a majestic, soaring statement by the entire ensemble. The slower middle section features a solo flute accompanied by rich sonorities and counterlines. The fast tempo returns initiated by thepercussion section and then recurring earlier themes as the pieces drives to a satisfying finish. With variety and pacing, this is a perfect choice for contest or festival. Dur: 5:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99O Waly Waly (A Rhapsody for Band) - Jay Bocook
Dating from the 1600s, the folk song O Waly, Waly (commonly known as The Water is Wide) forms the basis for this well-crafted rhapsody for band. The lyrical opening section features solos on flute and euphonium, as a four-notemotif common to this song and also Carolina (South Caroline's official song) is developed. This motif unifies the entire work. A Celtic flavored Allegro takes over using this fragment, which leads ultimately to a grand Maestososection for the entire ensemble. A creative and dynamic work for contest or festival! Dur: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Along an English Countryside - Richard L. Saucedo
Composed in 12/8 and entirely in one energetic tempo, this masterful work is a musical tribute to the late Sir Malcolm Arnold, one of the most notable English composers of our time. The opening section features a variety of shortsolo statements of the theme, which then leads to well-timed and impressive declarations from the entire ensemble. Within in the confines of this brief yet impressive work, Richard manages to skillfully capture feelings of bothseriousness and playfulness. Along an English Countryside is wonderful as a program opener for festival or contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Eagles Awake! - Richard L. Saucedo
Featuring tuneful themes and moderate tempos, Eagles Awake! is a perfect overture for contest or festival. The middle slow section has a short solo for trumpet along with interesting harmonies, before returning to the faster rhythmic theme and a dynamic conclusion. Very attainable for young players and skillfully constructed to sound great. Dur: 2:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Symphonic Variations on Amazing Grace - Claude T. Smith
In his signature style, Claude T. Smith has created another significant work by setting this famous folk hymn. This work is truly an excellent concert or contest choice.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£168.50Heroes, Lost and Fallen (A Vietnam Memorial) - David R. Gillingham
Winner of the 1990 Barlow International Composition Contest, Heroes, Lost And Fallen is a vivid tone poem for symphonic band, based on a poem written by the composed himself.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days