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£90.00Symphony No. 3
The largest of David Maslanka's wind symphonies in scale and duration, Symphony No. 3 was commissioned by the University of Connecticut Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Gary Green, conductor, and premiered by them in 1991. It is in five movements and lasts nearly 50 minutes. The moderate tempo and forceful character of the first movement contrast with the serene "nature" music of the second movement. The third movement, a fast and bristling scherzo largely in A Minor, is followed by two slower movements, both labeled "lament." The composer characterizes the music of these movements as both sorrowful and joyful. The fifth movement, in particular, has the lamenting character overcome by an ecstatic vision of natural beauty and the life force. Symphony No. 3 is arguably Maslanka's most profound and satisfying large-scale work, and it ends in an unequivocal A Major that has the feeling of a benediction. Large score and parts are available on rental.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£64.00A Little Night and Day Music
Commissioned by Carl Fischer for a school band series in the 1970s, A Little Night and Day Music is a classic of the modern band repertoire. The "Night Music" section is a study in color and atmosphere and makes striking use of contemporary instrumental techniques including clusters and aleatory. The second section ("Day Music") is a bright and brassy contrast, full of drive and an exhilarating momentum. (Only the first section of A Little Night and Day Music is included on the recording)
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00North Point March
A traditionally styled March for the very youngest bands, North Point March uses only the first six notes of the B-flat major scale. Using this simple framework, Compello has created a very fine piece for introducing the American march-style to young people, and provided them with a particularly hummable tune in the trio.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00Flaming Arrow
Flaming Arrow is written for beginning band, and uses only the first six notes learned in most beginning band methods: Bb to G. The piece is cast in C minor; consequently, an alternate trombone part is provided that does not reach out to sixth position. Beginning with mysterious opening material that is used later in the work, the piece then moves to an aggressive up-tempo section with lots of percussion. This is followed by a return of the slow opening material and a gradual accelerando with the sound of tom-toms. The piece ends with a short coda for an energetic conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£64.00The Victors - Louis Elbel
This is the most famous of all college fight songs, but more impottant than that, it is a stellar concert march for contest/festival performance. The lesser known first and second strains are comparible to the great marches of John Philip Sousa and others. Andrew Balent works his magic to make it playable for today's bands.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£64.00Spectral Landscapes
Spectral Landscapes is a work for concert band that captures the grandeur, beauty, and energy of the American northwest with its mountains, rivers, and coast. The piece unfolds in two large sections, first slow, then fast. A bold fanfare gesture leads to a stunning lyrical theme before giving way to an aggressive uptempo section. This piece climaxes with a return of the slow theme in the faster tempo. Well done Sean!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00Magma
Larry Clark does it again. This is the piece your students will ask to play again and again. It has all of Larry's signature feature: bold and aggressive sounds and contemporary harmonies. You won't believe this only uses the first 6 notes Bb-G and the winds most difficult rhythm is a quarter note - Outstanding!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00Wigan Warriors
Named after an English Rugby team, this exciting new piece for beginners by popular composer Sean O'Loughlin is a real winner. It uses ony the first 6 notes Bb-G and nothing more difficult than a quarter note in the winds, but it dynamic and fresh with a very memorable melody.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£131.00Symphony No. 5
This four movement piece was composed around three recognized chorale melodies: Durch Adams Fall ("Through Adam's Fall") in the first movement; O Lamn Gottes, unschuldig ("O Lamb of God, without Blame") in the second movement; and Christ lag in Tdesbanden ("Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death") in the third and fourth movements. Although Maslanka's works usually portray feelings of loss and grief, Symphony No. 5 is filled with a bright and hopeful energy. The music continually speaks to the theme of transformation - the transformation of tears into power, and the victory of life over death.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£67.00Enterprise
Here is a dynamic concert overture from composer Jospeh Compello. The first theme is bold and pointed while the second theme is lyrical and somewhat Wagnarian in nature. The warm harmonic prgression of the tranquil middle section creates delightful musical moments. A real winner for contest performance!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days