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£78.95Unicorn Ranch - Chris Campbell
Full of interesting rhythmic patterns that evoke a horse-like "galloping" feel, this gently dissonant composition is a great way to work on ensemble blend and listening skills. Written at one tempo throughout, it's an easy way to introduce the concept of syncopation while also developing cut-time playing skills. Perfect as a challenging contest, festival or concert selection for younger bands or a lighter selection for more advanced groups.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95Flight of the Eagle - Mark Lortz
A driving fanfare that highlights all sections of the band, this easy, yet mature sounding piece will improve the rhythmic and listening skills of your ensemble. Written for grade 2 bands, this soaring selection is perfect for concert, festival or as a concert opener.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95Calypso Isle - Carl Strommen
Feature your percussion section on maracas, claves, and bongo drums with this light, breezy Latin-inspired composition. At the same time, you can work on the important ensemble concept of attacks after an eighth note rest and vital listening skills. A light selection for concerts that audiences and students alike will enjoy!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Antiquitas
Antiquitas is ideal for your students' first year concert program. With its modal qualities and dance-like character, Antiquitas takes your imagination back in time. All sections of the ensemble get the opportunity to become the melodic focus within this work. Making use of contrasting marcato and legato playing, your students will learn to incorporate these techniques to maximize musicality at a very early point in their musical careers.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Expressions - Bill Calhoun
Expressions is a heartfelt composition for beginning band that will inspire your young students' sense of musicality. As the title implies, this work is a study in expression, which challenges the ensemble's command offereath support, tone quality and intonation. Its chorale-like nature makes use of non-chord tones to project its emotion, asking each performer to play with maximum ensemble awareness and sensitivity. If you are looking for that special piece in the middle of your program, Expressions is sure to fulfill that purpose.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95
The Air and Light of Aether - Richard Summers
A regal piece for beginning bands, this composition offers opportunities for establishing an understanding of proper ensemble balance and instrumental color with nice changes in orchestration that make the piece interesting and fresh. The Air and Light of Aether is a great chance for students to learn an awareness of the group as a whole and push their expressiveness to new heights through the relatively low technical demands of the piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Apache Lullaby - Michael Colgrass
Based on a lullaby that an Apache mother sings to her child, this lyric piece for developing band is a series of variations on this beautiful melody. Different sections of the ensemble are featured in each variation, with easy counterpoint introduced to the young musicians in a natural and attractive setting that brings the tranquility, mystery and heroism of Native American culture to life.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50
Pacheco Pass - Alan Lee Silva
Explosive ensemble phrases and aggressive percussion accompaniment accentuate the opening of Pacheco Pass, a dynamic new composition from established composer Alan Lee Silva. Divided into three sections??fast, slow, fast??the piece begins with a noble brass melody, transitions to a tender slow movement featuring woodwind solos, and reprises the opening brass melody.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£95.95
Escape The Lost City
It's time to run! Erupting from the outset, Escape the Lost City drives forward with wild intensity. With all the thrilling qualities of an action movie score, this work's quick ensemble figures, played with precision and passion, conclude this whirlwind journey. Hang on tight and wow the judges with this one!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
Triangle of the Tempest - Alan Lee Silva
Triangle of the Tempest is a fast-moving composition with interesting rhythmic challenges and dynamic color shifts. Starting with syncopated figures over a repeated eight-measure progression, the piece builds in intensity as more sections and layers are added. The second part changes tone and is led by a heroic trumpet melody with a soaring woodwind obligato. The themes intertwine and the material develops into a dramatic conclusion with a final explosive ensemble hit. Action-packed and full of rhythmic drive, this piece is a good choice for contest or festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days