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£42.50The Sardar's March - Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov
Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) A dignified majestic tempo and unique harmonies characterize this familiar theme. Very effectively arranged at an easy level with a variety of scoring techniques and dynamic contrasts.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Barrier Reef - John Higgins
Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 15) This spirited new overture from John Higgins presents a wealth of musicality at an easy level. Written in traditional A-B-A overture format, the powerful opening theme is played first by the trumpets then later developed by the full band. A lyrical slow section featuring the woodwinds contrasts nicely before returning to the exciting fast section.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Rising Star - Samuel R. Hazo
This very easy composition by Samuel Hazo was designed specifically to provide beginning players the opportunity to experience a lush and chorale-like setting. With nothing faster than a quarter note, this is an excellent vehiclefor teaching concepts such as independent moving lines, phrasing, balance and dynamic contrasts. Dur: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50March from Symphony No. 2 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Here's the famous march from Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2 skillfully arranged for younger players. Opening and closing with a solo timpani, this arrangement provides a wide range of dynamic contrasts and variety in scoring. Fromthe delicate woodwind passages to the powerful full ensemble strains, this one works great! Dur: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Echo Lake - Robert Buckley
As the title implies, this energetic piece for beginning players cleverly bounces motifs back and forth between sections of the band. An enjoyable way to teach counting and dynamic contrasts, and to introduce rhythmicindependence.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Three English Folk Dances - James Curnow
This nicely paced and skillfully orchestrated suite characterizes the three main categories of ancient English folk dances. The opening Sword Dance is lively in nature and contrasts with the WaltzSong style of the second movement. The concluding movement is a Morris Dance, typified by a rustic nature and dancers with pads of bells to accentuate the rhythm. The result is an elegant work for band with vibrance and energy. Dur: 4:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99From the Highest Peak - Robert Buckley
Written as a celebratory piece, From The Highest Peak is a rousing overture that explodes with energy and is a tribute to the pursuit of excellence and the triumph of the human spirit. With powerful fanfares, triumphant melodies, driving percussion and dynamic contrasts, this exciting concert opener moves through different musical colors without ever losing its relentless drive.Dur: 3:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Equinox - Michael Sweeney
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.
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Ceremonial - Ferrer Ferran
Ceremonial was composed for the opening of the Auditorio Florida, the home base of the Banda Primitiva de Paiporta. The composition consists of three movements. I. Introduction - The introduction is presented in the form of a fanfare; it heralds the ceremony in a majestic way. II. March - The marching music leads to an expressive and delicate melody that contrasts with the other movements.III. Dance and finale - A dance concludes the ceremony. The dance, in combination with the melodic lines, radiates energy and grandeur, and finds its climax in a grandiose moment, which every ceremony deserves.
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£204.99So Nata Per Te - Ferrer Ferran
So Nata Per Te -- or Naci para ti in Spanish -- translates as "I was born for you". This symphonic suite is inspired by Pepe Domingo, a great music enthusiast and lover of life who wanted to commemorate his long and happy marriage to his dear wife, Concha. He commissioned Ferrar Ferran to set to music the great bond of their partnership: the couple will be able to close their eyes and relive through the music their most precious memories one by one.So Nata Per Te is a suite of many contrasts. Its contemporary, modern flavours are entertaining while the colourful variations are exciting and fascinating. Audience members may recall happy memories in their ownlives listening to the delightful, famous tunes that appear throughout the work and, although somewhat different from the originals, they are easily recognisable.Ferrer Ferran dedicated this work to Pepe Domingo and his wife Concha not only for their great enthusiasm and passion for music, but also for their mutual love. So Nata Per Te was premiered on 27 February 2010 at the Auditorio Florida of Paiporta (Spain) by the Banda Primitiva de Paiporta, conducted by the composer.
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