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£79.99Troja (Troy) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schwarz, Otto M.
The Greek poet Homer wrote about Troy and the Trojan War, which probably took place in what is now Asia Minor, in his Iliad in the 8th century B.C. Nowadays, the term Trojan generally refers to a malware program that is used to gain unauthorised access to computers. This use comes from the legendary Trojan Horse, which saw the turning point in the battle between Greeks and Trojans through the cunning of Odysseus. Let us return to the beginning of the story: Paris, son of the king of Troy, is tasked by Zeus with judging the beauty of the three goddesses Aphrodite, Pallas Athena, and Hera. Aphrodite, the goddess of love, flatters Paris by promising him the most beautiful woman in the world. Soon afterwards, on a journey to Greece, Paris meets the beautiful Helen, who immediately falls in love with him. Since however she is the wife of Spartan king Menelaus, she eventually lets herself be kidnapped by Paris voluntarily. The Greeks then form a large army and go to war against Troy to retrieve Helen, leading to a ten-year siege of the city. The city is eventually conquered not through combat, however, but through Odysseus' cunning ploy. He has the idea of building an enormous wooden horse with warriors hidden inside. The horse is placed at the gates of the city. Thus, the Trojans are tricked into giving up the siege when, despite various warnings, they bring the horse into the city to dedicate it to the goddess Athena. At night, the soldiers climb out of the horse and open the gate for the Greek army. The troops storm the city and burn it to the ground. The royal family and all the Trojan warriors are killed, only Aeneas, the son of Aphrodite, escapes. Later, following many years' wanderings he and his acolytes will become known as the founders of the Roman people. There are various accounts of the fate of the beautiful Helen. She is said to have returned to Sparta with Menelaus and to have ruled there until the end of her life. Or maybe not...Duration: 6.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Senor Cadera (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Orcino, Leonard A.
There's no need to pass out the jalapeo peppers, this one is already Hot! Your young players will sound very mature with this contemporary Latin/funk chart. It has strong elements you look for in a lighter work: a driving bass line, punchy ensembles and hard grooving percussion. You can challenge some of your stronger players with a solo; let them read it or actually improvise. The band will want to play this one at every rehearsal and your audience will love the fresh new sound!Duration: 3.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£36.95De Madrugada (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob
A short piece depicting dawn in the village of San Felipe Neri near Alicante in Spain. It was written during the time Rob Wiffin was living in Spain. In the early morning the rising sun would quickly banish the night and no sooner was the day under way than the church bells would ring to let the whole village know that it was time to embrace the new day.Duration: 2.32
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£144.99Serenata - Jan van der Roost
While composing Serenata, Jan Van der Roost didn't focus too much on virtuosity, acrobatics or spectacle. Instead, he wanted to let the solo instrument shine as a melodic and expressive voice. And indeed: the warm sound of the euphonium touches the heart of the audience straight away in the first section with a melodious theme. Then follows a rigaudon, a noble and elegant dance from the Renaissance era. Despite the fact that some of the variations on the main theme require some technique and agility, the overall character mostly remains songful. The composition as a whole builds further on these two musical ingredients, but thanks to a clever alternation of melodic and technical passages, it offers a nice stylistic diversity to the listeners. The band is definitely not 'just accompanying' but fully participates and begins a dialogue with the soloist: both musical partners have their say. The end is more spectacular and sonorous, giving an extra boost of energy to the soloist as well as the band in a grand finale!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99Dreamcatcher - Otto M. Schwarz
Once upon a time in North America, there lived a mother and her small daughter who were part of a community of Ojibwa people. The girl suffered from severe nightmares. The mother sought help from 'Spider Woman' also known as 'Asibikaashi', who protected people by weaving a magical web. This 'dreamcatcher', decorated with sacred feathers, only let good dreams through, and the bad dreams were burnt by the morning sunbeams. During this fascinating programme work, one can follow the story meticulously, making it a true phantasmal concert experience!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Bond...James Bond
Over the past five decades music from the James Bond film franchise has become a part of our musical culture. This powerful setting of familiar film themes will appeal to all audiences. Includes: James Bond Theme, Goldfinger,Nobody Does It Better, Skyfall and Live and Let Die.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Call of Courage - Pastore
This dynamic piece will let your band sound their very best! After a slow and delicate introduction, the exuberant sound of this piece makes it a natural choice as a concert or contest opener. Includes a few easy examples of mixed meters and has ample percussion parts to keep your drummers involved and interested! A worthwhile selection that will pay big dividends to your band program!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99Hobbit Dance - Len Orcino
Frolicking with laughter and dancing, hobbits celebrate life in middle earth. Let your young band join the fun with this impish melody. It is a virtual splash of joyfulness with a hint of danger and a melody that will evoke mental pictures of small people having a really big time.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50
The Blacksmith - Shaffer
This clever young band composition will tell the story of the blacksmith's anvil as it creates a song of intense percussive energy. Using only the first 6 notes of the scale, "The Blacksmith's Song" was conceived and written as a concert/festival work for very young musicians. An excellent vehicle for the teaching the concepts of articulation, phrasing and musical balance your students will also enjoy interesting musical lines for every instrument and the complimentary percussion writing. Your audiences will love the novelty of the piece as well. Let the anvil begin!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99
Chorale Variations - Ralph Gingery
The 17th century hymn "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" forms the basis for this outstanding treatment. Inventive counterpoint, lush harmonies and an enticing modal flavor make it an excellent choice for either concert and contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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