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£119.99The African Connection - Carl Wittrock
Carl Wittrock's wide interest in global folk-music resulted in this concert-piece based on original African rhythms. Obviously, the percussion section has a conspicious role to play, but the band too may indulge itself in moments of thoroughly delightful excitement. The introduction depicts the awakening of nature, and develops into a dance. The (main) motif of this dance is from a dance entitled Apollo and comes from Gambia. Its accompaniment consists of an ostinato pattern by balaphon-master Maudo Susa. The quiet middle movement is based on the rhythm of the 'gigbo' : a traditional dance from Ghana. In the final movement -which also bears a slight resemblanceto a theme from 'The Lion King'- the so-called 'Kono' rhythm is used. The work is played most advantageously using djembes. Challenge and please your percussion section with 'The African Connection'. Carl Wittrock's brede interesse voor de wereldmuziek resulteerde in dit op originele Afrikaanse ritmes gebaseerde concertwerk. Het slagwerk speelt uiteraard een opvallende rol, maar ook het orkest kan zich op een heerlijke manier uitleven. De inleiding schildert het ontwaken van de natuur, welke overgaat in een dans. Het motief van deze dans (Apollo) is afkomstig uit Gambia. De begeleiding bestaat uit een ostinaatpatroon van de balafon-meester Maudo Susa. De basis van het rustige middendeel is gelegen in het ritme van de Gigbo, een traditionele dans uit Ghana. Het laatste deel (met enige gelijkenis met The Lion King) maakt gebruik van het zogenaamde Kono ritme. Het werk komt het best tot zijn recht als er gebruik wordt gemaakt van djembes.Daag uw percussie sectie uit en doe ze een groot plezier met: The African Connection!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£224.99The Pines Of Rome - Ottorino Respighi
The Pines of Rome is Respighi's most notable and durably popular composition, and this transcription for band by Guy Duker has long been considered a staple in the literature. With its specific musical imagery and brilliant scoring, this is truly a magnificent and rewarding work for mature bands. (c. 19:00) This recording used with permission from the Mark Custom Records CD 1650-MCD. The Begian Years, Volume IX The University of Illinois Concert Band - Harry Begian, conductor
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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£104.99The Eagle's Quest (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
The Eagle's Quest was commissioned by Brevik Musikkorps (Norway) to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of Cort Adeler, a renowned Norwegian-Dutch sailor who was born in the town of Brevik in 1622. His Dutch name Adelaer means eagle. This work celebrates his life but is not programmatic, simply reflecting Brevik's pride in one of its most famous sons. Towards the end of the piece there is a brief quotation from the town song, Brevikssangen, which is a fitting and captivating conclusion.Duration: 6.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£174.99The Book of Genesis (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Appermont, Bert
Noah's Ark (1997) made its way through the international band scene and turned Bert Appermont into a renowned star whose music is now performed and recorded throughout the world. Fascinated by stories and sagas, he decided to combine different biblical stories into The Book of Genesis. In three movements - 'The Creation', 'Cain & Abel' and 'Babel' - these stories are depicted musically. Ensembles could use one standalone movement or multiple parts of the work in either a competition a concert; a most impressive choice sure to stand out from the crowd. Duration: 15.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.00Clarinet Concerto (The Fallen) (Clarinet Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wilson, Jeffery
The three movements are 'Conflict', 'The Fallen' and 'Resolution', themes that are freely interpreted musically. In 'Conflict', the solo clarinet begins with an ascending figure based on octave leaps, while the accompaniment contrasts with marcato quavers and harsh dissonances. The melody features seventh intervals, and while the movement is marked 3/4 the accompaniment is often 6/8. This is more evident in the second theme where the clarinet line moves much more by step. The development takes these ideas and the cadenza comes from yet more conflict between the now calm clarinet and dissonant clashes in the accompaniment. 'The Fallen' is the slow movement and poignantly features notes from 'The Last Post' in the opening and a beautiful working of 'David of the White Rock' later on. The final movement 'Resolution' is a Rondo in 6/8, brighter but with hints of the initial conflict through the sevenths in the meno mosso sections which interrupt the flow. Another long cadenza takes short ideas from the piece before the work comes to a triumphant end with all four E notes across the whole range, echoing the beginning. Wilson set out to write a concerto for a versatile instrument and has found ways to exploit its capabilities while keeping tonal centre. There are frequent altissimo notes within all three movements. Wilson does use the very low notes, most notably in the cadenzas, but much of the work is high, presumably to allow the clarinet to carry over the wind band accompaniment. A good command of all notes right up to A sharp an octave above the stave is needed, plus technique to travel to and from altissimo notes (legato). The piece is around 25 minutes long. Printing is clear and the piano accompaniment comes as a spiral bound volume.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.00The Squealer (Marchio Circusioso) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Huff, Will - Glover, Andrew
This march classic from the golden age of band music will be a guaranteed hit with audiences and performers alike! "The Squealer" lives up to its name, and is a rare example of a rough-and-tumble circus march that's within the technical reaches of most bands! An excellent teaching tool for 6/8 time, "The Squealer" will be a perfect choice for any concert, contest, or festival performance. Hit it! Duration: 2.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50The U.S. Field Artillery (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sousa, John Philip - Wagner, Douglas E.
Composed in 1917, "the official march of the United States Army" is one of Sousa's most frequently performed titles. It's unique in that it uses a familiar tune for the trio theme; in this case, "The Army Song." The original thematic material has been diligently preserved while scored to be accessible to the developing band.Duration: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Invasion of the Christmas Crabs (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lopez, Victor
Even though it's not about the holiday, Christmas Crabs is inspired by the annual migration of literally millions of crabs on Christmas Island in Australia. There's a nod to a holiday favorite but most of the piece musically depicts the awkward movement of these exoskeletal creatures. A creative work for your first-year students! Duration: 1.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Trepak (from The Nutcracker) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich - Story, Michael
From Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker comes this fresh scoring for young band or wind ensemble. This is one of the world's most recognizable melodies, and even though the technical demands have been reduced, the musical content is strongly in evidence. With a charming flow from beginning to end, this work will find its way into thousands of holiday concerts. Duration: 1.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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