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£79.99The Four Winds - Evan Hause
The Four Winds by Evan Hause for Concert Band. The Four Winds is an homage by the composer to some of the well-known band composers, such as Clifton Williams and John Barnes Chance, as well as earlier wind masters like Holst and Mahler. Evan Hause was a student of William Bolcom, and his more advanced band work, Tango Variations, has been performed and recorded by some of the top university ensembles. This fantasy-overture is appropriate for the intermediate high school band, contrasting brisk fanfare music with variations on a Romantic theme. (Grade 4) Dur: 6:00.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Northland Pines - Michael Sweeney
Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Carefully using repetitive patternscombined with a unique harmonic treatment and brief lyric section, this work provides musical depth in a framework that is easy to teach. (Grade 2.5) Dur: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Lion City Festival - Philip Sparke
Lion City Festival was commissioned as one of the test pieces for the Singapore Youth Festival 2010, an annual event at which school ensembles from throughout Singapore can receive gold, silver or bronze awards for their performance. The English name for Singapore comes from Malay Singapura, which has Sanskrit roots meaning 'Lion City'. Lion City Festival is in the form of a quick march in ABA form. An opening fanfare leads to a perky march tune which is taken up by the full band. A change of key heralds a legato trio section before the main theme returns in varied form. Roaring fun!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.99A Nottingham Festival - Philip Sparke
This celebratory work, which Philip Sparke wrote for the 20th anniversary of the Nottingham Concert Band, starts with a hymn-like theme played as a fanfare in the brass. With a change of mood from 'solemn' to 'merry' and back to 'majestic', together with an unusual orchestration, in which may different instruments feature and in which at points the entire wind orchestra shimmers in tutti passages, A Nottingham Festival is a real pleasure for musicians and public alike.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99
The Spirit Soars - James Curnow
Certain to become a staple of Grade 3 band literature this great new composition represents James Curnow at his finest. Beginning and ending with an exciting fanfare that contrasts various melodic, rhythmic, harmonic and stylistic concepts, The Spirit Soars captures the enduring spirit of today's youth in music.The joyous scherzo energized with buoyant energy and an exquisite contrasting lyrical theme, many moods, and a grandioso finale all combine to ensure this piece becomes a landmark of literature for this level.Plan your next concert around this great new piece from CMP!Take wing!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.50
Stonewood - Paul Curnow
This piece works beautifully for concerts, festivals, or as a ceremonial work. It will become a staple of your Grade 1 music library. The thrilling opening fanfare sets the stage for an ennobling Woodwind theme. There is a lot of dynamic interest as additional instruments reinforce the sound and combine into a glorious and unified statement.Consider this one for use with large groups too, such as massed bands. The grand nature of the piece lends itself perfectly to that arena. A brilliant fanfare-style ending brings the piece to a forceful conclusion.Stunning!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
America - Samuel F. Smith
A stately fanfare in the upper brass and woodwinds serves as an introduction to this fresh and easy treatment of America. After the main theme appears, a transition sets up a key change from B-flat to E-flat and builds to a climax punctuated by a trumpet and snare drum tag. An excellent patriotic salute!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50American Variants - Robert E. Foster
This energetic, imaginative work presents the popular patriotic melody of America in an assortment of musical variations. Beginning with a brilliant, very American fanfare, the basic theme follows in a highly rhythmic, multi-metered setting, which leads to several other contrasting presentations, including a lyrical tuba solo and beautiful chorale settings, all which lead to a stirring finale. (6 minutes 30 seconds)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50March For A Pageant - Rex Mitchell
This ceremonial march was commissioned by the North Hills High School Band of Pittsburgh, PA. The work opens with the customary percussion and brass marcato, which leads into the theme played by the cornets. Interesting lyrical counter-melodies are written for the woodwinds with the entire band concluding the work in an exciting fanfare ending. An outstanding choice for processionals, pageants or contests.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50A Golden Legacy - Scott Watson
The music of A Golden Legacy reflects both the joy and reverence many of us feel in our role as transmitters of the band tradition. The legacy in the title refers to the long-lasting impact directors have on students lives. This piece alternates between two themes - the first is a majestic fanfare that develops into a purposeful and resolute march; the second theme is a reverent hymnlike chorale that undergoes several variations, with the last one erupting into a festive musical celebration for an exuberant finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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