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£56.00Fanfare for Hope - A. Eric Heukeshoven
Fanfare for Hope was commissioned in honor of the inauguration of Father James P. Burns, the 14th President of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. The fanfare is based on the hymn tune Melita, more commonly known as the Navy Hymn, Eternal Father, Strong to Save, with the text "My hope is built on nothing less ..." serving as the inspiration for the piece. The opening brass fanfare features the uplifting first notes of the tune transitioning into a legato treatment for the woodwinds and horns. The theme builds as the brass and percussion eventually return leading back to the original fanfare. The music ends triumphantly with the entire ensemble joining in celebration.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00America
Intended for intermediate to professional concert bands, this unique setting of this patriotic standard is perfect for honoring the United States of America and members of the Armed Forces. Not a typical setting, many liberties are taken to showcase each instrument of the ensemble with the melodic focus constantly shifting. As this short fanfare-like composition progresses, the mood shifts from unsettled to triumphant. Feature this as a thought-provoking moment in your concerts.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00Carol of the Bells - Mykola Leontovich
This fun, fresh, and flexible arrangement of the beloved holiday classic Carol of the Bells, from Carol Brittin Chambers, can be played with as few as five wind or string players! The various recognizable motifs are passed around the ensemble, giving everyone something interesting to play. Chambers incorporates energetic grooves with the bass line and percussion, as well as a new B melody that adds extra technique and a fresh sound. Students and audiences will love this fresh take on the classic in your next holiday concert, and educators will love Chambers' attention to the pedagogical details. Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts: Steady pulse in a driving 3/4 meter, definition of ostinato, accidentals (minimal), and syncopated feel (minimal)
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00Flight of the Eagle
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 12-14 working days
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£53.00Unicorn Ranch
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 12-14 working days
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£64.00Angels Will Come
With a melody developed through the use of meter and tone color combinations and changes, students will learn blend and balance while also experiencing an essential part of band performance, the lyrical ballad. Your percussionists will also have the rare opportunity to create expressive moments as their contribution is an integral part of this piece's structure. Let your ensemble's skills shine with this challenging, yet rewarding, composition.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£67.00Blue Devil Dancing
This brilliant concert opener or closer featuring colorful changes in key centers and harmonic structures is based on the Mooresville High School, North Carolina,"Blue Devils" alma mater. Several percussion solos let your percussionist shine, while syncopation, short sixteenth note runs, and accidentals develop the rest of your ensemble's technical abilities. A vibrant and triumphant choice for contest, festival or concert performances.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00Many Moons
A poignant balladic description of a memory of a New Mexico night sky, this lyrical piece encapsulates the feeling of wonder and humility felt when we stare out at a sky seemingly filled with hundreds of little moons. Beginning with subtle percussion and a cross-cued euphonium solo, a wistful theme is developed and passed throughout the ensemble. Multiple expressive demands related to phrasing, balance, listening, and tone let you teach these in a composition that sounds harder than it is. Use this ballad as a contrast to your opener in concert or as a second selection in festival or contest performances.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00Calypso Isle
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 12-14 working days
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£94.00Fantasy on "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
This fresh interpretation of the Christmas standard will develop your player's expressive and technical abilities while still engaging and delighting audiences. Not your usual holiday selection, this fantasy also works well as a concert, contest or festival opener or closer. Beginning with a chorale statement of the original hymn, the ensemble soon encounters an expanded percussion section, changing time and key signatures, unique rhythmic patterns and various musical styles, while individual players are challenged with syncopation and dynamic demands. A truly inspiring and rewarding composition for holiday concerts, contest or festival.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days