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£58.50Highlander - Carl Strommen
This energetic concert or festival opener is sure to make your band sparkle! Highlander is full of bright melodies for the woodwinds and trumpets juxtaposed with bagpipe-like drones in the low brass, calling to mind images of old Scotland. Generous use of the piccolo adds to the Scottish flair. A lovely woodwind chorale provides for an interesting contrast in the middle section, only to be interrupted by the exciting main melody which modulates and brings Highlander to a fantastic finish. Highlander is another sparkling concert or contest showpiece by Carl Strommen!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.50A Simple Celebration - Robert Sheldon
Energetic themes, colorful orchestration, vocal textures and playful rhythms make A Simple Celebration attractive for concert or contest. Many opportunities for expressive playing are found throughout the solo passages, the introspective transitions, and plaintive Andante section. The return of the opening theme provides a fast-paced development, leading to a rhythm puzzle that finds its solution in the triumphal conclusion. A sure winner!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.50Folk Songs from the British Isles
In four contrasting traditional themes, Douglas Wagner has captured the essence in his Folk Songs from the British Isles. Including A-Rovin', Early One Morning, Barbara Allen and The Lincolnshire Poacher, the variety of these cherished melodies flow from the fanfare-like introduction to emotionally charged-lilting charm. Solidly scored for contemporary concert band in a most musical fashion, this is sure to be a frequent selection for contest, festival, and band concerts. (4:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.95Rhythm of the Winds - Frank Erickson
What a great interplay of rhythms! History will remember this work as one of the most played concert and contest pieces of all time. The alternation of two rhythmsone syncopated and the other an after-beat patternform the rhythmic foundation for the work's theme. This rhythmic pattern has become a staple for many contemporary band compositions. It's just as classy as it is classic! (5:15)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.95Overture de Argentina - James D. Ployhar
One of the most fascinating attractions of performance music in almost any medium is the discover and interpretation of sounds that closely identify with cultures as they have developed in nations or regions of our world. With a strong rhythmic drive and intensity, complete with expanded percussion, this work is an overture that celebrates the musical heritage of Latin America. It is a guaranteed audience pleaser with huge potential for effective concert or contest exposure. (5:15)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50To Forge the New Frontier - Ralph Ford
The original overture starts with a flourish and spirals to a soaring melody that is staged atop a driving rhythm. The introductory material is revisited twice, each time with an interesting variation. Solidly scored by this contemporary composer, "To Forge the New Frontier" is perfect for a contest program or a spring concert. (3:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50
Three Scottish Folk Songs
Here's a clever setting of three delightful Scottish songs which we highly recommend as a young band contest or concert piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99Three Irish Folksongs - Anne McGinty
A well-paced medley of three beautiful Irish folk melodies, including "I Wish I Had the Shepherd's Lamb," "Limerick is Beautiful," and the "Cruiskeen Lawn." A very useful contest or festival piece for young players in the style of Holst and Vaughan Williams.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50
Sandcastle Sketches - Robert Sheldon
A powerful and majestic overture, scored to produce a wide range of interesting colors while remaining accessible to the less experience players. A wonderful choice for either contest or concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99
Wyndham Variations - James Swearingen
At the title implies, this exceptional young band composition includes variations on a lovely slow and eexpressive opening theme. A faster sections follows, carrying with it ideas from the opening before moving on to some fresh sounding flute soli work in 3/4. The final section is quite exciting and provides a brilliant conclusion. Technically within the capabilities of young mid-level bands and a outstanding choice for concert or contest!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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