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£57.50True Colors - Billy Steinberg
This hauntingly beautiful ballad first recorded by Cyndi Lauper in 1986 has remained popular through the years, and was featured in the first season of the TV series Glee. A great-sounding change of pace that works well for band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Liberty - Rossano Galante
Comprised of two main themes, Liberty strives to capture the essence of Americana. The first of the two themes is stated by a trumpet duet, then later the full ensemble. The second theme is robust and emotionally dynamic and accompanied by a driving, rhythmic pulse. The arc of the piece returns to the first theme, this time more transparent, and ending on a gentle, quiet note. A rewarding work for winds with plenty of variety and depth. Dur: 5:15 (Recorded by the West Genesee (NY) High School Wind Ensemble, Andrew Perry, conductor) (G. Schirmer, Inc.)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£179.99Spartacus - Jan Van der Roost
Spartacus is a "Symphonic Tone Poem" with 3 joints. Each section has its own melodical materials, however: in the final movement the main theme from the second section returns in a 'grandioso'-tutti. The last bar but one recaptures the 'oriental' atmosphere of the very beginning. The first section (= from the beginning till J) builds up a climax by repeating and accumulating some melodical and rhythmical stuctures. The oriental character of the melodical fragments refers to the origin of the Roman slaves. The second section evokes the love between Spartacus and his loveby giving a peaceful atmosphere. The mean theme (presented the first time at letter L) has a broad andwide character and refers slightly to filmmusic. In this part of the composition, a special attention is given to the orchestration. The final section is more agressive and martial and refers to the revolt of the slaves against the Roman oppressors. In the middle of this movement, an accumulation of the 12 tones symbolizes the crucifixion of the slaves: the english horn resumes partly the cadenza of the flute (at letter J), as if he wants to show again the eternal love between Spartacus and his love a very last time ... The theme at the third bar of letter T is actually based on the 2nd theme of this section (which starts at the fifth bar of letter R), but has been worked out rhytmically.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£77.99The Mad Major - Kenneth J. Alford
The Mad Major was Alford's first post-war march, written and published in 1921. Like Colonel Bogey, with which the series began, it is cast in a double three-part form, the first of which allows the tune of the A part to serve,conveniently, as counterpoint to B.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£92.99Final Covenant - Fisher Tull
As the title implies, the work expresses the deep religious emotions of the promises made by God to mankind. Two thematic elements are employed: the first, a dramatic proclamation, is introduced by horns and subsequently taken bytrumpets and woodwinds - the second plaintive theme, in the manner of a supplication, is presented by oboes followed by flutes and clarinets. The first theme returns leading to a climactic section by the full ensemble. Adevelopment section focuses on fragments from the principal theme culminating in a brief brass fanfare based on the earlier accompanying motives. The recapitulation of the principal theme brings the work to a quiet and peacefulclose. (8:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Amadeus in the Percussion Box - Joseph Compello
Amadeus in the Percussion Box is a Grade 1 composition featuring the percussion section of a band in its first year of instruction. The theme is a simplification of Papageno's famous "Bird Catcher's" aria from Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, and provides an opportunity for beginning players to learn about crescendos as well as first and second endings. An exciting introduction to one of classical music's most memorable melodies!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Cimarron - Larry Clark
Fanfare like gestures and a bold rhythmic push characterize this piece. Clark has kept the range between the first 6 notes that players learn and has used simple eighth note patterns that are well within the grasp of first year groups. The piece is much l less involved and less difficult than it sounds. Perfect for the beginning band!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95
Guardians of the Banner - Joseph Compello
A very nice original march from popular composer Joseph Compello, Guardians of the Banner contains many aspects of a traditional American march but with the developing student in mind. It has an extended introduction, a first strain, second strain, and a break strain followed by a return of the first strain to end the march. There is not the typical modulation to a trio section, making this march much more playable for this level of band. The march is at a more moderate march tempo and contains some really nice melodies, making it a great way to introduce this important style to younger students.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.50
In Time for the Holidays - Bill Calhoun
In Time for the Holidays is a beginning band treatment of the Christmas favorite Jingle Bells. Complete with the seasonal percussion effects of two wood/temple blocks, sleigh bells and slapstick/whip, this arrangement uses just the first six notes of the B-flat concert scale in each part. This should make the piece very playable for your beginning band's first concert, just In Time for the Holidays.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.50
Christmas Mash-Up - Larry Clark
Take lots of familiar Christmas tunes, mix them all together in a march style and you have Christmas Mash-Up. It is set for the youngest of players using only the first six notes and the most difficult rhythm in the winds is a quarter note. This one is perfect for featuring your band After as little as ten weeks of study and their very first holiday concert. Mash-ups are a pop culture sensation and Christmas Mash-Up will turn your band into exactly that!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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