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£244.99Voyage au Centre de la Terre (Journey to the Centre of the Earth) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Janssen, Harrie
This composition was based on the world-famous novel by the French author Jules Verne. This novel describes the attempt to reach the centre of the earth. The descent of the crater of the volcano called Snaeffels, situated in Iceland, marks the beginning of this voyage to the sublunary world. The German geologist, professor Lidenbrock, is accompanied on this trip by his nephew Axel and an Icelandic guide named Hans. The last mentioned will be helpful in many occasions.Dark colours & mist: The composer tried in this single work to give a musical expression to various significant moments from this novel. In the introduction he sketches an image of the dismal ambience on the island by using dark colors. Rising fragments of mist reveal the flanks of the monumental mountain Scataris. The composer tries to catch this image in a majestic and broad chorale.Away from Iceland: Subsequently the ostinato rhythmicity and virtuosity represent the hectic descent of the crater of the volcano. The party descends ever more and more and travels south, away from Iceland. On the way, they see all kinds of rock formations, fossils and minerals. At a depth of thirty hours walking distance, at about 150 kilometres below the surface, they reach a sub terrestrial sea which is called the Lidenbrock sea.Genuine eruption of sounds: Strange electric manifestations and unpredictable weather conditions accompany this singular phenomenon. An orchestral tutti-episode expresses this impression musically. On a make-shift raft, the party continues its voyage, heading to the south coast of this huge sea. Once ashore, an enormous rock obstructs the passage. The blowing up of this obstacle unleashes a genuine eruption of sounds in the orchestration.Spat out by the volcano: But the explosion has an unforeseen side effect. The sea - travellers and raft included - is sucked upwards into a dark hole. Again, our heroes are accompanied on their involuntary voyage, while left to fend for themselves, by an ever increasing ostinato rhythmicity. Before an eruption can destroy the raft, the threesome manages to escape and climb up through a cave towards the daylight. They seem to be spat out by the Stromboli volcano on the island of Sicily, far from home. The composition ends with triumphant sounds that represent the scientific triumph of these adventurers.Duration: 22.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Distant Journey (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lavender, Paul
Using brash open harmonies and bold tutti rhythms, Paul has created a powerful-sounding work for beginners to sink their teeth into. Using only quarter and half notes, this is sure to sound great with only a few rehearsals.Duration: 1.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95Journey of the Taikonaut (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ford, Ralph
Exotic harmonies and textures are surrounded by the pulse of the taiko and percussion sounds. See if your students can identify the "liftoff," "orbit," and "landing" sections of the work. Exciting and energetic, this original composition will keep the students on the edge of their chairs. Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95A Joyful Journey (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert
This stunning new work from Robert Sheldon is a sure winner for your next concert. The emotional introduction of the theme provides your players with great expressive opportunities. The "Allegro Spirito" section takes the same theme of quiet reflection and transforms it to a theme of pride and heroism, leading to a triumphant conclusion. Robert Sheldon has done it again! Duration: 3.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Broadway Journey: 25 Years of Golden Classics (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Christensen, James
A spectacular medley with optional narration, featuring the best from Broadway's golden era (1934-1959). Includes: Anything Goes (Anything Goes), It Ain't Necessarily So ( Porgy And Bess), It's Delovely (Red, Hot, and Blue), My Funny Valentine (Babes In Arms), Oklahoma! (Oklahoma!), How Are Things In Glocca Morra? (Finian's Rainbow), Another Op'nin', Another Show (Kiss Me Kate), Getting To Know You (The King And I), Stranger In Paradise (Kismet), On The Street Where You Live (My Fair Lady), Let Me Entertain You (Gypsy).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.28In the Winter of 1730: A River's Journey
This dramatic composition, crafted into four continous movements, is a musical portrait that reflects nearly 300 years of Ohio history. Shawnee Village, 1730: represented by a haunting recorder solo (or flutes) accompanied by clarinets and a variety of percussion sounds. 1812 Era: Powerful drums introduce The Battle of Thames where Chief Tecumseh lost his life. Portsmouth, 1903: A Copland-like introduction is followed by a lively rendition of original folk music, bringing to life the city of Portsmouth, Ohio at the turn of the 20th century. The Beauty of the River (For All Time): A beautiful and expressive theme brings this work to a glorious and highly impressive finish. SUPERB!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.32Journey Into Diablo Canyon
A gentle introduction leads into an energetic and rhythmic main theme. Ranges and technical requirements are modest, but the music rewards are great when your band performs this unique and powerful composition! Outstanding for contest and concert!
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£41.58Let The Journey Begin! (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Your concert will definitely get off to a rousing start when you perform this bold and contemporary work by composer James Swearingen. No detail has been spared in crafting a piece that is well suited for beginning band students with limited experience. Be aware that the energy and drive that your band is sure to generate will leave your audiences excited, highly satisfied and wanting for more. A great way to start a concert!
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£66.95Quest of the Magi - Brian Beck
The Quest of the Magi was one of the working titles for John Henry Hopkins Jr.'s famous carol, "We Three Kings." Written in 1857 for a Christmas pageant in New York City, "We Three Kings" tells the tale of the Magis' journey to find a newly born king in a faraway land and the precious gifts they brought with them. This piece focuses more on the journey of "following yonder star." Traveling across many countries in the first century was a perilous task, full of danger, thievery, and possible death, not to mention these men were traveling with some of the most precious and expensive cargo one could possess. This piece chronicles the magi acquiring myrrh, frankincense, and gold for their journey. Each treasure is represented by its own motif and woven into Hopkins' original carol. (2:45)
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£202.99
The Wind Rises - Joe Hisaishi
This beautiful, lyrical melody is so colorful in the film, without having an imposing image. "The Wind Rises" (2013) does not dominate the visual, and perhaps is an ideal form of film music considering this is director Miyazaki's final production. Chamber ensembles with solos and strings are frequently used in the soundtrack, so the sound is mellow and soft. As you listen more and more, you still recognize the tradition of Ghibli music.When I arrange, I try not to visualize the image of a film. I may think of characters and story line but is it important to write music that alone is appealing and fascinating. Trying not to "overstate" the film is not needed here. If you can bring out the most appealing parts of the soundtrack, excess can be forgiven. Of course, I have not changed the musical elements of the original.I asked Mr. Tomoki Ubata (band director at Ina Gakuen Sr. High School) whom I have worked with numerous times to assist with layout. He came up with a heartwarming medley with two main parts; leading boy Jiro's gift for aeronautical design and his romance with the heroine, Natsuko.The following themes are contained in the arrangement:1. Nahoko (A Rainbow) Beginning2. Caproni (An Aeronautical Designer's Dream) C3. A Journey (An Encounter at Karuizawa) H4. The Falcon I5. Prototype 8 N6. A Journey (A Parting) & A Journey (A Dream of Flight) PIt is quite remarkable, looking back on 30 years of Studio Ghibli's achievements.(Kazuhiro Morita)
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