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£53.99Somewhere (from West Side Story) - Leonard Bernstein
One of the definitive ballads of all time, Somewhere from Bernstein's landmark musical West Side Story continues to enchant audiences and players alike. Michael Brown's well-scored adaptation allows even young players to experience the beauty and depth of this music.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Trumpet Tune
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Even at this easy level, your players can experience playing this classic theme often attributed to Henry Purcell. Stately and full sounding, this arrangement is very easy to prepare with inexperienced bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£371.99Essential Musicianship for Band
Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read, rehearse, and perform band repertoire with precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique, your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert band setting. Masterwork Studies, a first-of-its-kind textbook for high school band, focuses on six landmark compositions for symphonic band*. Two CD-ROMs are included, featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work, performed by some of the world's finest ensembles 2. Practice loops on the more difficult passages for each instrument, along with tempo adjustment software, on-screen assessment, and a built-in metronome 3. Scale, arpeggio, and articulation studies in all keys *Score and parts not included Also available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: Ensemble Concepts - Designed to help intermediate to advanced ensembles acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually, in developmental order, then combined for more advanced practice. Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level (1st and 2nd year students) Ensemble Concepts - Intermediate Level (2nd and 3rd year students)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Celtic Ritual - John Higgins
MusicWorks Grade 3. Celtic Ritual captures the unique mix of joy and sadness in the Celtic culture, forged by a thousand years of fighting for freedom. John Higgins' dramatic work also depicts the legendary race of superhuman warriors who were also highly gifted in music and the arts. This is a piece your students need to experience!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Dies Irae
A long standing favorite in the band repertoire, Verdi's famous opus, best known as the Manzoni Requiem is now available in this new version, designed for playability by most high school groups. Jay Bocook has retained the essence of the original by carefully placing the challenging, technical material in the skilled sections of the band (flute, 1st clar., alto sax). From the hard driving, signature opening with the solo bass drum, to the triumphant trumpet calls of the finale, this is classic literature your band should experience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Blue Alien Accumulation - Timothy Broege
In this unusual work for band, the composer describes the programmatic scenario as follows: Alien beings arrive on Earth and gather for a ceremony meant to simulate a human religious service. However, the human observers soon realize the visitors' intent is not benign and quickly flee for their lives. With movement titles like 18 Modules, Alien Chorale and Run!, you know you are in for a unique musical experience! (4:05)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99
Bloom - Steven Bryant
Bloom is a moderate-tempo work celebrating the warmth and joy of Spring. The music blossoms from an initial tranquil pulse into a rapturous tide of warmth and beauty. Playable by younger bands, this work provides a mature musical experience for middle school, junior high, high school and college-level ensembles. (Grade 4) (6:25) Recorded by the Tarleton State University Wind Ensemble on BCM - Men of Industry - Steven Bryant, conductor
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99Dusk - Steven Bryant
Concert Band - Grade 4 - Score and Parts. This simple, chorale-like work captures the reflective calm of dusk, paradoxically illuminated by the fiery hues of sunset. The dual nature of this experience is impressive, as if witnessing an event of epic proportions silently occurring in slow motion. Dusk is intended as a short, passionate evocation of this moment of dramatic stillness.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Ascend - Samuel R. Hazo
Composed for Tapp Middle School in Powder Springs, GA and premiered at the 2005 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Ascend is a driving and energetic work designed to sound great with younger bands. The combination of mixed meters and syncopation gives the main theme a unique edge, and there is a brief 3-part fugue woven into the texture of the piece. Sure to provide a rewarding and varied musical experience for your players. Dur: 3:05 (Includes Full Performance CD)
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