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£45.00The Cauldron
The Cauldron explores the transformation of an ancient ritual, combining dark harmonies with intense, swirling rhythms. The piece begins with eerie simmering sounds, building tension through percussion and brass. As the piece progresses, the music becomes more fiery and dramatic, evoking images of magic and ritual. The climax leaves listeners with a sense of mystery and unanswered questions, perfect for a spooky or dramatic performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£63.00Bad King Wenceslas
Bad King Wenceslas is a playful twist on the familiar Christmas carol Good King Wenceslas. Throughout the piece, rhythmic and melodic motifs from the carol are presented in a dark, mysterious context. The introduction features an ostinato in the flute, building in momentum before revealing the melody in double time in the lower winds. The piece progresses with alternating eighth-note patterns and a variety of thematic development, culminating in a canon that features different instrument sections. The piece transitions through a dramatic key change and ends with fanfare motifs in the brass. The conductor should ensure that the melody remains balanced throughout, and all percussion parts are integral to the mood and momentum.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£52.00Escape from the Crimson Forest
Imagine the feeling of being in a spooky forest, late at night. It's cold, dark, and around every corner you feel danger. You hear every noise every sound and wonder what creature it could be. This is a fun piece for your band written in d minor with some accidentals. It is a great piece to learn about the minor sound and have fun while doing so. The trumpet's highest note is D and only the 1st clarinets play over the break.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£70.00City Chase
Experience the thrill of the chase through the dark city streets! This cinematic theme begins with intensity and builds to an aggressive pursuit with many rhythmic twists and turns. A short reflective section in the shadows offers a brief reprieve before the exciting chase resumes with even greater energy and drive. This contemporary style composition offers the opportunity to practice alternating staccato and legato style playing. Several individual solo or lightly scored sections let your ensemble focus on listening and balance skills, until all players converge once again. Enjoy the chase of a great musical experience!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£70.00The Winter Storm
The storms of winter can be dangerous and beautiful at the same time. This composition starts off fast, dark, and furious. It moves into a lighter side during the middle section before ending as it started. Paying close attention to all articulations and dynamics throughout the piece while maintaining the balance between winds and percussion will develop many essential musical skills. With interesting melodies, subtle dissonance, and multiple percussion parts, this journey through the winter storm will be exciting and memorable.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00Break Through
Break Through is a musical representation of one's struggle to pass through a barrier or move beyond an obstacle, either a literal breakthrough or a metaphorical achievement. The composition centers around the key of G minor to achieve a sense of dark, resonant emotion. The percussion is the heartbeat and pulse for the introduction of the piece, while the bass drum and gong rolls create a lugubrious timbre. Melodies and counter-melodies weave in and out of the musical texture. A struggle ensues leading up to the climax, following which there is a resolution to the relative major key of B-flat. Finally, there is a transition to a recapitulation of the opening theme, moving towards a contemplative ending in G minor.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£52.00Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain - Randy Navarre
Cadillac Mountain is located in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine, USA. The sunrise is first seen in the United States of America from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Crowds gather early in the morning while it is still dark to watch the sun come up out of the ocean and shine on a beautiful sight of islands and the mainland. Everyone gives a cheer when the sun comes into full view.1st clarinet crosses the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is E.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00A Certain Slant of Light
A Certain Slant of Lightis inspired by the introspective moodcreated by the rays of light on a dark cloudy day. A colorful, murmuring introduction is followed by a rich main theme in a minor key. It is a well-scored and fresh-sounding piece that will help young bands enhance their musicality.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£41.00Rays of Light
Rays of Light is an upbeat, positive piece for developing ensembles inspired by the return of light after a dark storm. Composer George Sweet has an indelible style that incorporates a fresh harmonic perspective not commonly found in pieces at this level with simple, tuneful melodic gestures. Every section of the band is given a chance to shine in this delightful new piece for beginning band.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£85.00The Anguish of Nosferatu
Very programmatic and haunting, this composition should prove a good change of pace for your next festival or concert. Although this piece may seem a little rhythmically complex, it has a natural flow. The harmonies often move in tri-tones which lends a bit of a horror feel to the piece. Challenging, dark, and intense, your students and audiences will find themselves transformed by the Anguish of the Nosferatu.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days