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£482.99Symphony No. 1 - The Archangels - Franco Cesarini
The Swiss composer Franco Cesarini has waited a long time to write his first symphony and after years of considering and drafting, this Archangels Symphony, Symphony no. 1 is a vast composition consisting of highly dramatic language, intense thematic developments and frequent polyphonic elaborations.The thematic material is taken from old Gregorian melodies that form the basis for the entire work, which is, despite the title, a non-programmatic work. It consists out of 4 movements: Gabriel, the gentle archangel; the supreme healer Raphael; the energetic archangel Michael, the Prince of the heavenly host; and surprisingly the archangel Urile, the'forgotten' archangel.A true masterpiece and a fantastic musical challenge!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99It Had Better Be Tonight - Henry Mancini
It Had Better Be Tonight is from the film The Pink Panther and has also been more recently recorded by, heart throb, Michael Bubl.This exciting version of It Had better Be Tonight expertly arranged by Michael Brown, has a fantastic driving Latin pulse, powerful brass riffs, and rhythmic energy throughout. A show stopper for any concert band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Highlander - Carl Strommen
This energetic concert or festival opener is sure to make your band sparkle! Highlander is full of bright melodies for the woodwinds and trumpets juxtaposed with bagpipe-like drones in the low brass, calling to mind images of old Scotland. Generous use of the piccolo adds to the Scottish flair. A lovely woodwind chorale provides for an interesting contrast in the middle section, only to be interrupted by the exciting main melody which modulates and brings Highlander to a fantastic finish. Highlander is another sparkling concert or contest showpiece by Carl Strommen!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50
Glenn Ridge (A Concert March) - Lennie Niehaus
This piece combines the best from the past and present. It is written in the traditional concert march from of the legendary John Philip Sousa, but with harmonies, melodies, and syncopated rhythms that give it a contemporary sound. A variety of soli sections make this a fantastic piece to show-off your entire ensemble.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Dark Matter - John M. Pasternak
"Dark Matter" is a fantastic piece for the developing band by John Pasternak. Invoking images of deep space, your musicians and audience will embark on an interplanetary journey through deep space and beyond. Intense rhythmic interaction and beautiful lyrical themes transport the listener through a powerful musical experience. Prepare your band for launch with this exciting new addition to the repertoire.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.99
Jello, The Colours Of My Soul - Ben Haemhouts
Jello...The Colours of my Soul is an assignment that was written to be a lasting memory of the untimely, dramatic death of a young child. The work came about due to various conversations between the father and the composer whereby the final resultmust be seen as an attempt by the composer to musically translate the feelings of the parents.The first part of the title, "Jello", is a combination of the names of the two children of the commissioner, namely Jelle and Lobcke, and "the Colours of mySoul" are the colours of the soul of the parents who despite the loss of one of their children, continue to cherish their two children. The introduction provides the atmosphere of grieving for the loss, whereby use is made of pure fifths in order toportray the solidarity with nature, as we are familiar with in symphonies by Bruckner. A little later a bit of the first theme is suggested, which develops into a real funeral march.The Dies Irae, as this occurs in Berlioz's Fantastic Symphony (F, E,F, D, E, C, D), forms a leitmotiv through the entire work in order to symbolise the constant battle between life and death.Shortly before the storm-passage, (where a wind machine is used) which announces disaster, fragments from children's songs areplayed to the accompaniment of a rising choir piece from behind the stage, which strengthens the imminent confrontation with death.After the introduction of the two themes in the long introduction, a quick passage follows in which all kinds ofbeautiful memories are recalled. There is story telling, laughing, and dancing. One of the previous children's songs is also cited. The Dies Irea is heard once again, this time short and fast.Bit by bit happy elements are steadily distorted untilseriousness breaks through again, like an unavoidable and unstoppable evil. The entire piece becomes evermore stirring, as if a big climax will follow. At this moment a very long fermata makes a sudden end to the hysterical allegro. The crucialmoment in the work follows...How does one deal with something as tragic as the death of one's own child? Does one mourn for what no longer is and what never will be? Or does one try to cherish the beautiful moments and continue to live with thesecolourful memories?A subdued, dignified choir piece captures the beautiful memories and ends in a positive, hopeful tone.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99
Burlesco Romantico - Menno Bosgra
The colourful, compelling starting theme forms the leitmotiv throughout this piece. It is followed by a very rhythmical part with a catchy melody that is literally and figuratively music to the ear. A slow, almost meditative part follows with a beautiful alto saxophone solo that leads to an impressive chorale. The fast sections are once more repeated towards the end, but in another form. A fantastic composition by Menno Bosgra!
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£149.99
Concertante Ouverture - Jef Maes
This fantastic overture of the Belgian composer Jef Maes formed the end work of Georges Moreau, in the same class as Jan Van der Roost. Virtuoso passages alternate with rich instrumented melodic fragments and thereby create a wide symphonic sound image. A stylish opening work for your concert, but also ideal for coming straight to the point in competitions.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Redhawk - Sean O'Loughlin
Redhawk depicts the power and grace of the majestic bird in this piece written by Sean O'Loughlin, a composer who band directors have come to trust. He continually provides beginning bands with musical, yet easy-to-play compositions, making them feel successful and sound fantastic. This piece makes very limited demands with respect to rhythm and notes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95The Lost Tomb - Sean O'Loughlin
Another fantastic new beginning band tour de force from the pen of Sean O'Loughlin. Inspired by historical novels read by the composer, The Lost Tomb begins mysteriously and then moves into an aggressive, bold up-tempo section. It has all of the cinematic characteristics that define O'Loughlin's popular compositions. Your beginning band will sound their absolute best with this strong new piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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