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£74.99Beautiful Savior - Luigi Denza
An impressive setting of a beloved hymn that is not only a wonderful "change of pace" concert selection, it is also an outstanding composition for teaching expressive performance practices. Expressive, yet reverent, the introduction of this work leads into a lovely flute solo followed by a bold and glorious rendition of one of the most celebrated hymns of all time. As one would expect from this popular composer, the lush harmonies and tasteful scoring give it a sound that is quite impressive. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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£89.99Within These Hallowed Halls - James Swearingen
For band with optional choir, strings, narrator and audience sing-a-long.This glorious setting of two of America's favorite hymns, "Amazing Grace" and "Battle Hymn of The Republic," is destined to be the work of choice when selecting that special number for your program's grand finale. Playable by band alone, this patriotic arrangement also offers the creative option of adding choir, strings, narrator, bagpiper and even a group sing-a-long. Musically appealing for bands of varied levels, this spectacular production number will offer grateful audiences, young and old alike, a wonderful opportunity to experience the ultimate in listening pleasure. A guaranteed winner!
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£58.99Hymnsong from Mannin Veen - Haydn Wood
Composed in 1933, Haydn Wood's classic work Mannin Veen: A Manx Tone Poemhas remained a staple in the wind band repertoire, currently appearing on over 20 state festival lists. The opening segment of the work is based on the folk hymn The Good Old Way.Robert Longfield has carefully adapted this stunning section as a stand-alone chorale scored for contemporary band instrumentation.
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£97.50The Blue and the Gray - Clare Grundman
Published in 1961 commemorating 100 years after the start of the Civil War, Clare Grundman's classic work has become a staple in the repertoire. Robert Longfield's adaptation for younger bands maintains the character of theoriginal as well as all of the tunes, but in a shorter and more concise setting. Includes Kingdom Coming, Marching Through Georgia, Tenting Tonight, The Yellow Rose of Texas, The Bonnie Blue Flag, Aura Lee, Dixie, Battle Cry ofFreedom, and The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
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£267.50Gloriosa - Symphonic Poem for Band (Complete) - Yasuhide Ito
A new acquisition by Bravo Music, this fresh printing of the 1990 masterwork by Yasuhide Ito features a newly engraved score, improved parts, good availability and value. This stirring and powerful homage to early Christianity in Japan profoundly andeloquently states the case of cross-cultural conflict and resolution.Commissioned in 1989 and premiered in 1990 by the Sasebo Band of the Maritime Self-Defense Force of Kyushu, southern Japan.Gloriosa is inspired by the songs of the Kakure-Kirishitan (Crypto-Christians) of Kyushu who continued to practice their faith surreptitiously after the ban of Christianity, which had been introduced to that southern region in the mid-16th century byRoman Catholic missionary Francisco Xavier. The worship brought with it a variety of western music.Though Christianity was proscribed in 1612 by authority of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Edo (today Tokyo), Kakure-Kirishitan continued advocating sermons and disguised songs. Melodies and lyrics such as Gregorian chant were obliged to be "Japanized".For example, the Latin word "Gloriosa" was changed to "Gururiyoza." This adaptation of liturgy for survival inspired Ito to write this piece in order to reveal and solve this unique cultural mystery.The composer explains:"Nagasaki district in Kyushu region continued to accept foreign culture even during the seclusion period, as Japan's only window to the outer world. After the proscription of Christianity, the faith was preserved and handed down in secret in theNagasaki and Shimabara areas of Kyushu region. My interest was piqued by the way in which the Latin words of Gregorian chants were gradually 'Japanized' during the 200 years of hidden practice of the Christian faith. That music forms the basis ofGloriosa."I. OratioThe Gregorian chant "Gloriosa" begins with the words, "O gloriosa Domina excelsa super sidera que te creavit provide lactasti sacro ubere." The first movement Oratio opens with bells sounding the hymn's initial phrases. The movement as a whole evokesthe fervent prayers and suffering of the Crypto-Christians.II. CantusThe second movement, Cantus showcases a brilliant blend of Gregorian chant and Japanese elements by opening with a solo passage for the ryuteki, a type of flute. The theme is based on San Juan-sama no Uta (The Song of Saint John), a 17th-century songcommemorating the "Great Martyrdom of Nagasaki" where a number of Kyushu Christians were killed in 1622.II. Dies FestusThe third and final movement, Dies Festus, takes as its theme the Nagasaki folk song, Nagasaki Bura Bura Bushi, where many Crypto-Christians lived.Gloriosa, fusing Gregorian chant and Japanese folk music, displays the most sophisticated counterpoint yet found in any Japanese composition for wind orchestra.
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£84.50Young Performance Warm-Ups - Andrew Balent
Start your band's rehearsal off on the right foot with these challenging warm-ups and you'll see the results in improved tone quality, intonation, ensemble balance and playing technique. Using the four basic band keys (Bb, Eb, F and Ab), Andy Balent has provided scales, arpeggios and special technical studies that are guaranteed to improve the quality of the band's playing. Two chorales (beautiful settings of the Navy Hymn and Bach chorale No. 42) and two rounds are also featured. Duration: 4'
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£84.99Fanfare prelude: O God our Help in Ages Past - James Curnow
FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST is based on the hymn-tune "St. Anne," which was used by G.F.Handel in the Chandos anthem "O Praise the Lord," and by J.S.Bach in his triple fugue in E-flat "The St. Anne Fugue." James Curnow's FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST captures the thoughts of this magnificent hymn, which speaks of our country's reliance upon God. The unusual 4/4 meter setting with artfully crafted re-harmonizations and lush counterpoint gives each listener cause to reflect on the importance and meaning of this melody to patriotic Americans everywhere.Inspired!
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A Colonial Collage - James L. Hosay
Explore new musical frontiers with COLONIAL COLLAGE! The three most prevalent musical styles of the Revolutionary era- fife and drum music, the country dance and the sacred hymn- are woven together here as a melodic reflection of life and culture in Colonial America.A challenging and rewarding selection for any number of venues, the brilliant opening and beautiful hymnodic sections balance perfectly in this artfully composed original piece by James L. Hosay. Stake your claim to this enticing new work today !
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£84.99Macht hoch die Tr - Traditional
This Christmas carol arrangement consists of two continuous parts: Introductie and Koraal. Jan de Haan has orchestrated the hymn Macht hoch die Tr and has added his own introduction based on the melody.
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£84.99Praise to You - Jean-Paul Lécot
The year 2000 is a jubilee year for the Roman Catholic Church. To celebrate this the Vatican Church commissioned Jean-Paul Lecot to compose a hymn for the festivities. The composition, 'Christ hier, Christ aujourd 'hui', became well known through the Vatican-approved CD recording made by Andrea Bocelli. Roland Kernen has produced this professional arrangement which retains all the beauty of the original.
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