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£150.00Cockaigne Overture (In London Town) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Elgar, Edward - Noble, Paul
Cockaigne Overture was composed when Edward Elgar received a commission from the Royal Philharmonic Society, and he reported that the new piece was "cheerful and Londony, 'stout and steaky'...honest, healthy, humorous and strong, but not vulgar." The first performance was in the Queen's Hall, London, on 20 June 1901, conducted by the composer. He dedicated the work to his "many friends, the members of British orchestras." The music was an immediate success and became one of Elgar's most popular works. In its 15 minutes or so, the overture gives a lively and colourful musical portrait of Edwardian London. 'Cockaigne' was a term used by moralists at that time as a metaphor for gluttony and drunkenness, while Britain adopted the name humorously for London, and from it we get the Cockney. Cockaigne or Cockayne /ka' kein/, the word origin tracing back to the 13th century, is a land of plenty in medieval myth, an imaginary place of extreme luxury and ease where physical comforts and pleasures are always immediately at hand and where the harshness of medieval peasant life does not exist. The work presents various aspects of turn-of-the-century London and Londoners. It begins with a quiet but bustling theme which leads into an unbroken sequence of snapshots: the cockneys, the church bells, the romantic couples, a slightly ragged brass band (perhaps the Salvation Army) and a contrastingly grand and imperious military band. The broad theme representing Londoners has been stated as the first occurrence of Elgar's trademark direction, 'nobilmente.' The work ends in a characteristically Elgarian blaze of sound, including an optional full organ.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£159.99A Little Stress Music (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Doss, Thomas
A Little Stress Music was commissioned by the Lenzing Werkskapelle from Austria and comprises of four sections. 'Rush Hour' depicts a Friday evening during which everyone wants to get home after work. Unfortunately, traffic jams and gridlock stand in the way! In 'Promenade Waltz' you can picture an evening walk along the beautiful lakeside, then a glass of wine loosens you up leading to the third movement: 'Romance', which starts with a promising conversation...The funny finale 'Monday Morning' brings you back to reality and the score provides the option of the band applauding itself for a job well done! A humorous and joyful piece by Thomas Doss! Duration: 12.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£284.99Symphony for Wind Ensemble (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Stephenson, James M.
The symphony is in four movements. The first movement starts a single triangle note, followed by a guitar strum. The movement anxiously attempts to churn into action, only to be stifled repeatedly by the single triangle note. Finally, with the guitar as inspiration, the main theme gets under way, revealing an almost Spanish, or even Eastern European flavor. Ideas and themes get reworked, developed, repeated and augmented throughout the movement, before finally closing out just as it began, but in reverse: this time guitar followed by triangle. The second movement steals from an angular and shrieking motif of the first, but is presented in opposite fashion: with the warm blend of the low brass. Hints of iconic military symbolism are interspersed throughout this movement, as homage to the commissioning ensemble. The main theme is inverted and awarded to a solo trumpet midway before giving way to a brass fanfare, though not done loudly, but here muted, from afar. The low brass return at the end, fading away to nothing as the bell tolls. The third movement is merely a short interlude - a break, in almost Gershwin-like fashion - from the seriousness of the movements that precede and follow. Lastly, the fourth movement is a wild one: with mixed meters and plentiful percussion penned to propel the movement throughout. The movements' themes are all reworkings of material presented earlier. Duration: 25.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.00On Fire! (Wild Ride on a Fire Engine) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wilson, Dana
Fire engines have long had a romantic quality, evoking feelings of excitement and wonder. This piece takes us for a whimsical spin around the neighbourhood... careening around turns, flying through intersections and over bumps, warning everyone to get out of the way of this magical machine!Duration: 3.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.00Bear (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Fairlie, Edward
Ever been chased by a grizzly bear? Hopefully Edward Fairlie's exciting and descriptive work will be as close as you get! You're taken on a heart-thumping chase through the forest, with twigs snapping and trees rustling. You lose your predator momentarily, allowing you to take in your majestic surroundings. But before long you hear a noise, and the chase is on again. This work promises to be a joy to perform and a thrill for any audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00A Holiday Smash-Up (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - McBride, Jonathan
In "A Holiday Smash-Up," an eclectic take on familiar holiday melodies, the woodwinds insist on playing "Jingle Bells," while the brass remains resolute about playing "O Christmas Tree." The hilarity grows as each frustrated section begins lobbing random "decoy" Christmas songs into the mix. In the end the brass and the woodwinds both get their holiday wish by finding a way to play the two songs at the same time! Individual parts are consciously written to support student success in the short holiday rehearsal season, while the work itself is a musical holiday joke book, full of surprises and unexpected twists. Liven up your next holiday concert with the humor and joy of "A Holiday Smash-Up!" Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.95The Changing Sky (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob
This is a dynamic programme piece for a mature wind band , with all players having something to get their teeth into, expertly composed by one of the UK's best wind band writers. It is constructed in ABA form with a beautifully contrasted central movement. Great to play and to listen to!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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The Changing Sky (Concert Band - Score only) - Wiffin, Rob
This is a dynamic programme piece for a mature wind band , with all players having something to get their teeth into, expertly composed by one of the UK's best wind band writers. It is constructed in ABA form with a beautifully contrasted central movement. Great to play and to listen to!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00The Horseman of Sleepy Hollow (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Romeyn, Rob
Get ready for some Halloween fun with "The Horseman Of Sleepy Hollow," a creative and well-written novelty selection easily accessible to bands. A spooky and ominous introduction using the tune "Skin and Bones" sets the stage for this creepy and hilarious ride on horseback through the fictional Sleepy Hollow. Better hold on, towards the end our horse gets a little spooked and starts speeding up! In this entertaining setting, students will learn to watch the conductor through the changes of tempo. Accessory percussion and timpani glissandos add to the spooky effect. A fun and entertaining favorite for bands and audiences alike! Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00River of Peril (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Webb, Amy
Get ready to ride the rapids on the "River of Peril!" Maine's Kennebec River is a popular white-water rapids destination, which boasts several nail-biting runs. This river promises enjoyment from beginners to seasoned pros, with dips, dives and rushes galore. But fear not - for those of you just beginning your rafting adventures, there are several moments of quietude and solace in between the perilous parts - just like in this clever original band work, carefully scored for the developing young band. Whoosh! Duration: 2.40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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