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£75.50The Dream of Tiberius - David Campo
The Roman Emperor Tiberius was born in 42 BCE to Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Drusilla, both descendants of prestigious political families, at a time when Rome was undergoing significant political upheaval. Julius Caesar had begun a brutal civil war in 49 BCE to end Rome's rule as a Republic and consolidate his power as supreme ruler. Following Caeser's assassination in 44 BCE, Tiberius' father backed the forces wishing to return Rome to a Republic, but they were defeated by Caesarian loyalists led by Caeser's heir Octavian. As a result, Tiberius' early life was spent on the run and in political exile with his parents. In 27 BCE, Octavian would become the first Emporer of Rome and assume the name Augustus. Augustus forced Tiberius' parents to divorce and took Tiberius' mother as his new bride, separating the family and forcing Tiberius to live with his father. Upon his father's death, Tiberius went to live with his mother and Emporer Augustus, a situation Tiberius found extremely uncomfortable but one over which he had no control. Having been adopted by the Emperor, Tiberius assumed the military and political life thrust upon him. He proved to be an outstanding military and political leader, and with his marriage to Vipsania Agrippina his life took on a heretofore unknown stability. However, Augustus would intervene in Tiberius' life once more, forcing him to abandon his happy marriage and take Augustus' daughter Julia (Tiberius' step sister) as his new wife. This arrangement, while securing Tiberius' place as Augustus' heir and ensuring he would one day be Emperor of Rome, was disastrous. Julia's drunken licentiousness was a constant source of scandal and embarrassment for Tiberius (and her father, the Emperor) and she was eventually exiled by her father Augustus. Tiberius was named Emperor of Rome upon the death of Augustus in AD 14, assuming his position as the most powerful man on Earth. However, no matter how powerful he had become, Tiberius never felt as if he had ever had any control over his life, having been manipulated from childhood through adulthood by the whims of Augustus. As Emperor, he soon became disgusted with the political intrigue of the Roman Senate and by AD 26 left Rome and took up residence on the island of Capri, where he lived out the rest of his life. History does not regard Tiberius fondly and by all accounts towards the end of his reclusive life on Capri, he had become a miserable, sick and mentally unstable old man reveling in debauchery and cruelty. It is also informative to note that he was Emperor of Rome when Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, and while there is no indication that Tiberius was even aware of the existence of Jesus, as Emperor he was responsible for the appointment of Pontius Pilate as Governor of Judea. Even considering this, it is difficult to look on the life of the Emperor Tiberius and not feel some sympathy and pity. It's in this spirit that I composed "The Dream of Tiberius." I imagine the man sitting in thoughtful seclusion on the beautiful island of Capri imagining what his life might have happily been had not power been thrust upon him: husband, father and humble servant of the people.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50White River Ballad - David Gorham
It is easy to imagine the quiet, beautiful river, with its great trees and lush vegetation, flowing downstream. This music depicts a fascinating journey, at times gaining momentum as the stream twists through the various bends, and increasing or decreasing in speed as the river channel gets deeper or shallower, or gets wider or narrower. A beautiful, romantic journey that eventually ends as serenely as it began.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Winterfest - John Prescott
As exhilarating as a brisk race across a frozen lake, this selection will brighten the spirits and turn up the excitement this holiday season! Imagine ice skating around a lake where winter festivals are taking place. In one community youll hear Jingle Bells, in another youll hear folk music and in yet another youll hear Deck the Halls. Finally, as you race to the center of the lake youll hear the music of all three celebrations in a grand seasonal finale!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Summer Unending - Jacob Narverud
Close your eyes and become immersed in the soothing, carefree days of summer! Youll imagine a peaceful morning sunrise, the midday heat, a gentle rainstorm, and the clear blue skies that precede a magnificent sunset. Warm resonant sounds of woodwind and brass choirs with subdued percussion create a colorful evocative portrait that displays the full range of concert band sonorities. A fascinating work that will enhance any performance!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99As The Clock Ticks - Barry E. Kopetz
As the Clock Ticks is a musical illustration of several clocks ticking simultaneously. Throughout the piece, the melody aligns with the regular pulse provided by the percussion section, and the woodblock, guiro, triangle and bells provide the clock-like pulse. With eyes closed, it is easy to imagine being within the clockmakers shop!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Brontosaurus Rock - Robert E. Foster
Everyone will have fun at the brontosaurus rock party! Imagine those big, strange creatures dancing and boogieing to a solid rock and roll beat as strange primeval sounds are given a strong rhythmic background. And since everyone gets to play the a melody, everyone gets to celebrate at the Brontosaurus Rock party.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Christmas On The Town Square - John Prescott
Transport your audience to a time and place in small-town America when the town square was the center of activity. Just imagine the sounds of Christmas carols everywhere during the annual Christmas parade; the sounds of marching bands, carolers and shop fronts combining in a harmonious seasonal blending. Good King Wencelas, Angels We Have Heard on High and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen combine to re-create the excitement of this wonderful time of year and will enhance the holiday season for everyone!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Zombies Knocking On Your Door - John Prescott
Imagine that you are being pursued by a horde of Zombies, the living dead, who have decided to make you one of them. You run inside your house and lock the door, but they come knocking. You tell them to go away, but they just knock louder and as time goes on their knocking grows more and more insistent. How will it end? Listen to this scary piece and judge for yourself.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Close Encounter at Loch Ness - John Prescott
One of the most intriguing mysteries of all times surrounds this fabled body of water in a land rich in legend and lore. Imagine being on the shores of Loch Ness, part of a large group of peasants having a party, dancing while accompanied by the tuneful sounds of bagpipes and flutes. At the height of the revelries, the huge, shadowy shape of the Loch Ness monster rises out of the water, causing everyone to flee in a panic. After gathering at another location, still on the shore of the loch, the dance begins again. Another chapter added to the legend as everyone wonders: will they be left in peace or will the monster return?
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Zombie Wars - Robert E. Foster Jr.
Theyre gruesome, theyre frightening, they just happen to also be the biggest craze in movies and television - and your students will love bringing them to their concerts! Imagine the sight of hoards of zombies as they terrorize the countryside in search of victims. As frightening as they are, these spooky creatures will give everyone a thrill as the music brings them to life - sort of - in search of their next adventure!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days