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£118.99La Cittadella (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vlak, Kees
In La Cittadella, Kees Vlak reflects the stark contrasts in the Italian mountain village Assisi. On the one hand there is the bustle of the hundreds of thousands visitors who have come to admire the beautiful San Francesco Basilica. On the otherhand within the city walls there is La Cittadella, a complex of buildings where severely handicapped people are taken care of by sisters. The dissonant main theme in the solo trumpet depicts the isolation of these people. Still, the loving care of the sisters provides some light in the darkness. This beautiful piece will bring a sense of spiritual love to any concert.Duration: 8.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99Grand March (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Konagaya, Soichi
Grand March was composed in 1995 for the All Shizuoka Youth Band of Japan. The piece opens with a majestic fanfare. A superb-sounding march, with a commanding character, follows. The talent of this Japanese composer reveals itself in the distinctly lyrical character of the trio section, which contrasts wonderfully with the first lyrical themes of the score.Duration: 5:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.95Deck the Halls (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - O'Reilly, John
Treat your band to a fresh new arrangement of a holiday classic. The light, rhythmic style of the opening contrasts nicely with the more legato middle section, and the woodblock and tambourine add wonderful color! Duration: 1.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Hymnsong Variants (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
This work, from the pen of Robert W. Smith, consists of an original theme with a set of three variations. A charismatic melody sets the scene and knits itself to a trio of stunning contrasts. As one expects from this talented composer, percussion plays a vital role to add hue and texture, driving the piece to a forceful finale. A dazzling display! Duration: 4.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£154.99Symphonic Variations (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
This composition is based on a passacaglia theme, in which artistic perfection, symphonic drama and oriental melody lines play a role. The passacaglia is originally a dance made up of a series of variations above a bass line constantly present as an ostinato. It is not in this sense that the "Symphonic Variations" are in the passacaglia form but in the sense of the open form of the variations. Jacob de Haan, himself originally an organist, took his inspiration for this piece from the famous passacaglia for organ in C-minor by J.S. Bach. Following the introduction of the passacaglia theme (in the bass) the entry by the trumpets and trombones forms the majestic start to a musical adventure, in which this theme (often fragmentary) returns in variations. Then there follow two faster movements with dramatic contrasts and virtuose passages. Particularly striking here is the use of two characteristic intervals from the beginning of the theme namely the minor second and the augmented fourth. An apause in the composition comes in the slow bridge where a syncopated bourdon (perfect fifth) is constantly repeated. The tension grows in dynamics and harmony, and the oriental-flavour becomes obvious in the melody. We arrive at a faster movement via an accelerando, in which a perpetuum mobile based on the passacaglia theme is central. Finally the whole flows into a martial theme, in which the ostinato accompaniment n the descant derives from the passacaglia theme.Duration: 11:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Equinox (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Written in one tempo, this outstanding piece contrasts timbres and dynamics between the brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The themes are rhythmic and the percussion writing is creative and interesting. Another winner from Michael Sweeney.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50The Santa of Seville (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, Mark
What happens when Santa's sleigh accidentally lands in the middle of a production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville? Get ready for this hilarious combination of well-known Christmas favourites and themes from the opera's famous overture. Included are We Three Kings, Deck the Halls and many others as Santa attempts to out-shout the chorus of opera stars. Exaggeration of the dynamic contrasts in this arrangement will add greatly to its comic effect. Your students are sure to enjoy this piece of holiday musical fun! Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.95Liturgical Fanfare (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
The entire work is based upon the opening rhythmic figure of two quarter notes, two eighths, and a quarter note. Liturgical Fanfare is a bit more aggressive in interpretation than most works composed for this level and is an exceptional choice for a concert opener or final work. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the full spectrum of dynamic contrasts. Powerful! Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99Westfort Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
Westfort Ouverture was called after the Dutch village Westervoort that is situated near Arnhem. It is an opening work of many contrasts and completely built on one main motive: G-C-D-E-F#-D-E.Duration: 4:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Pavane (Pour Une Infante Defunte) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ravel, Maurice - Smith, Robert W.
This hauntingly beautiful piece is one of Maurice Ravel's most popular piano works. Robert W. Smith's transcription for winds contrasts a 'music box' effect in bells and triangle against the dynamic rise and fall of the winds. Written as a contest/festival/concert work, it will also serve as a warmup chorale. A great teaching piece! Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
