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£225.99Los Libros Olvidados - Johan de Meij
1. Barcelona 19452. Los Libros Olvidados - El Cementerio3. Las Ramblas - Els Quatre Gats4. Coubert - El Hombre sin Rostro5. Bea (Beatriz)6. El Inspector Fumero7. La Ciudad de las SombrasThis is a story wrapped within a story that unfolds in Barcelona 1945, following World War II. The protagonist, Daniel Sempere, is the teenage son of an antiquarian book dealer, who one day takes him to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a mysterious place with labyrinthine corridors where rare and banned books are stacked in massive dusty piles. His father tells Daniel to select a book, but it will be his responsibility to protect it. Daniel picks La Sombra del Viento (The Shadow of the Wind), a novel by a forgotten author Julin Carax. Daniel immediately starts reading the book, and the story unwinds itself into a compelling and complicated plot. As he reads, Daniel finds himself and his own life merging into the story's plot. It transpires that there is a mysterious man named Lan Coubert ('the man without a face') who is determined to destroy all copies of Carax's books. Daniel is threatened by Coubert and is determined to find out what happened to Carax, who fled to Paris and subsequently disappeared. Daniel finds that his own life has much in common with the author's. The book mixes magic realism, page-turning mystery, and Daniel's own real life. Daniel's once ordinary teenage existence is now filled with larger-than-life colorful and at times, terrifying characters. Among them are Fermn Romero de Torres, a beggar who Daniel and his father befriend and employ in the family bookstore; the evil police inspector Javier Fumero, who could be compared to Scarpia in Puccini's opera Tosca or Javert in Les Misrables. The corrupt Fumero uses the war as an excuse to practice his sadism and is widely feared in Barcelona. He is represented in the music by a fascist military march. The city of Barcelona becomes a character in the book and in the music. The Ramblas, the boulevard running through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and the famous caf Els Quatre Gats (the four cats) come alive in the score through a Cobla, the traditional wind ensemble playing a sardana, typical Catalan folk music. Two parallel love stories turn up the heat: Julin Carax's passionate, forbidden love for Penlope, and Daniel's equally passionate and forbidden love for Beatriz (Bea). Bea's sultry love theme is based on the first three letters of her name, with the ascending intervals B-E-A. Johan de Meij New York, October 17th, 2023
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Against all Odds - Matthew R. Putnam
This inspiring new work for developing bands written by Matthew Putnam has equal parts teachable moments and engaging material to keep them coming back for more. Well-orchestrated so your ensemble will sound big and full, with lots of opportunities for any type of concert program. This one is a hit!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Emerald Sky - Larry Clark
This new ballad from composer Larry Clark is written perfectly for the beginning concert band. Engaging parts and lines across the ensemble will make this one they ask to play over and over. Whether for contest/festival or regular performance, Emerald Sky has something for everyone.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Fanfare Brilliante - Sean O'Loughlin
Brilliantly scored this new fanfare from composer Sean O'Loughlin will present a wonderful opportunity to show off your ensemble at the opening or closing of their next concert program. In A-B-A form, there is a lot to teach in this one, from a fiery opening, and pseudo syncopated patterns to reinforce rhythmic development as well as a lyrical section. This fanfare has it all!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Anomaly - Tyler Arcari
Anomaly is a high-wire tour de force for the developing band. Catchy motifs, cool sound effects, and plenty to stretch the musicianship of your ensemble. Supremely exciting, composer Tyler Arcari takes us on a wild ride from start to finish!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Gratitude - William Owens
William Ownes brings us a wonderfully moving new work based on the Dutch Hymn "We Gather Together". Stretch the musicianship of your ensemble with this work that will hold your audience to their seat. A sensitive new work for the concert band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£139.00Me and Mrs. Jones - Kenneth Gamble
Me and Mrs. Jones was written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Cary Gilbert in 1972, and was first recorded by Billy Paul on the album 360 Degrees of Billy Paul. The song is about a man who has an affair with Mrs. Jones, and how the two secretly meet every day in the same cafe, even though they may know it's not quite right: "We got a thing going on/we both know that it's wrong/but it's much too strong/to let it go now." Paul has stated that he was sure the song was going to be a hit even before it was released, as "it's a song everyone can relate to", but already from the start the lyrics were considered somewhat controversial and the song were banned from several radio stations. Nevertheless, it became one of the best-selling singles of 1972 and Paul received a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.Well known is also Michael Bubl's version of the song, released on the album Call Me Irresponsible in 2007. It is his version that has been the inspiration for this arrangement, which brings out even more of the jazz elements Bubl has found in the song. The arrangement is quite demanding for the ensemble, and requires great rhythmic precision in particular.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Wind Power - Robert Buckley
In this impressive piece, the title Wind Power can refer either to the various machines that are driven by the wind, or the soaring sound of a wind band. In a cinematic style, this work opens powerfully with a series of tone clusters followed by a constantly moving series of notes depicting the ebb and flow of the wind. Then we are soaring high above the ground in a glider with only the sound of the wind keeping us aloft. With dramatic shifts in dynamics along with pulsing rhythms, this piece is a fun challenge for all members of the ensemble. Dur: ca. 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Across the Desert Sands - Michael Oare
Take your students on a captivating musical journey inspired by the vast landscapes and rich culture of desert dwelling peoples! The opening is bold and majestic before leading to a percussion driven faster section. The exotic flute melody evolves throughout the ensemble and leads to a dance-like celebration. The pace quickens and the intensity builds to an exhilarating and dramatic finish. Unique and striking! Dur: ca. 3:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99Rise of the Unicorn - Rossano Galante
Composed as a sequel to Rossano Galante's popular work Cry of the Unicorn (2011), this exciting and dramatic piece follows the continuing story of the mythical creature through adventures, danger and triumph. In a film scoring style, sweeping themes and rich scoring help make this a memorable work for the symphonic stage. Recorded by the Central Winds: Music Educators' Wind Ensemble, Syracuse, NY - Andrew Perry and Dr. James Tapia, directors. Dur: ca. 6:50
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