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£159.99Resurrection - Kevin Houben
"Man wird mit Keulen zu Boden geschlagen und dann auf Engelsfittichen zu den hchsten Hhen gehoben." (Mahler over zijn 2de symfonie "Wederopstanding", Juli 1894)*"You are clubbed to the ground and then lifted to the highest heights on angels' wings"Commissioned by and dedicated to Concertband Maasmechelen (BE), conducted by Mark Prils.Kevin Houben was inspired for this work by Gustav Mahler's 2nd symphony, better known as the Resurrection symphony.The work can be regarded as a Ma(h)lerei of various compositional and spherical elements that refer to the Austrian composer but that appear in this composition in an embedded, contemporary way.As Mahler often drew his inspiration from nature, the opening of this piece brings nature right to the audience. The work starts with a solo for alto flute accompanied by a pedal note in four octaves with harmonic responses echoing the solo.From the start, Kevin Houben provides Mahler's material with a contemporary touch. He replaces the nature sounds that Mahler uses (perfect fourth) with tritone intervals. The off stage trumpet signals have been preserved but are provided with a new accompaniment. Gradually, throughout the work, the orchestra undergoes its own independent development. Mahler's musical signature remains recognizable, but Kevin Houben allows it - e.g. through the use of various timbres - to flourish in a more modern musical idiom, which characterizes numerous contemporary compositions for wind band (cfr. Where Angels Fly).The work comes to a grandiose end with a passage of the famous chorale from Mahler's 2nd symphony. The rich orchestration of this chorale gives the listener the illusion of the presence of a choir and organ without actually using them.In Resurrection, each instrument group comes into its own: in solo fragments, in transparent thematic passages or in splendid tuttis. Therefore, the work forms an interesting challenge for a wind band on several levels, both technically and melodically - the latter due to the long suspenseful melodic phrases that the musical structure requires.The piece is accessible to a wide audience and can be regarded as an enrichment for any concert programme. Resurrection takes the audience through various atmospheres and experiences: from stunning to chilling, from calming to delighting...Die Musik muss immer ein Sehnen enthalten, ein Sehnen ber die Dinge dieser Welt hinaus." (Gustav Mahler, 1860-1911)"Music must always involve a longing, a yearning beyond the things of this world."
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£73.60The Emerald Shores - Dean Jones
The familiar sounds of Celtic music are steeped in history and have crossed the globe with great popularity. This particular piece uses 3 tunes from Ireland:When Johnny comes marching homeI'll tell me ma (The belle of Belfast city)Morrison's Jig People are featured heavily in Irish Folk music and each song has a personal element within its lyrics. The tunes are memorable and have a strong sense of character, much like the Irish people themselves! Although the music starts slowly, the pace then gathers and the performance will need to convey lots of energy and above all, joy!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Celtic Air and Dance No. 4 - Michael Sweeney
Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this effective work for second year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment features the familiar tune I'll Tell Me Ma with themelody traded around the band and an exciting finish. Dur: 2:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.95
Fanfare For The Festival Of Lights - VanDoren
"Fanfare for the Festival of Lights" weaves two traditional Hanukkah melodies, Ma'oz Tzur and The Dreidel Song into a colorful, rousing celebration! Evan VanDoren has masterfully crafted an approachable, mature-sounding composition that will challenge your best performers while meeting the needs of your developing players. Get your next holiday concert started with energy and excitement!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99
Remembrance - James L. Hosay
This moving and beautiful "Yiddish Rhapsody" includes the songs "Hine' Ma Tov", "Black Cherries" and "Why Is The Sky?". This skillful arrangement for intermediate level concert band will add drama to your concert or special event and raise your student's awareness of the importance of basic human rights. Drawn from arrangements of Holocaust songs he has done over the years for the Washington D.C. U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own), James L. Hosay's REMEMBRANCE helps to keep us mindful of that tragic time in our history. The three songs provide very effective contrast, and the James Hosay's masterful orchestration skills are readily evident throughout. A powerful piece forconcert or contest!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99Two Israeli Folksongs - Ben Christon
This piece features two folksongs from Israel, each portraying a different mood. The first section.'Ma Averech'(How shall this child be blessed) is calm and nostalgic, with a slight hint of melancholy. In the second section,'Zemer Atik' (Old Song), the celebration breaks out! An exciting, varied composition that your band will love playing!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.00
Themes Like Old Times 3
The third in a series of 'Themes Like Old Times' medleys by the master arranger Warren Barker. Includes: 'Ma (He's Making Eyes At Me)', 'My Melancholy Baby', 'Ain't We Got Fun', 'On Moonlight Bay' and 'After You'veGone'.Numbers I and II are great, but III's a charm!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£98.20Miniature Suite - Donald Furlano
Questo brano stato scritto in occasione del 150mo anniversario di fondazione del Corpo Musicale di Settimo Torinese. Se vogliamo fare un paragone con l'arte pittorica, si tratta di un trittico, cio l'insieme di tre distinti quadri, ciascuno dei quali rappresenta un aspetto significativo della citt di Settimo Torinese. Il primo quadro, che si rif ad alcune formule stilistiche della "marcia", rappresenta la Banda, che da 150 anni simbolo ed espressione "sonora" della comunit. Il secondo quadro, di carattere pi intimistico, rapprenta la Chiesa e si ispira allo stile del "corale", pur non avendone la canonica forma. Il terzo ed ultimo quadro rappresenta invece la Torre e quindi, non solo le istituzioni che governano la citt, ma anche i cittadini che vivono all'ombra di essa: da qui il tema popolare e lo stile di "danza" che lo caratterizza.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99Andreas Gabalier in Concert
Andreas Gabalier is one of the most popular Austrian folk singers of his generation. In 2012, he won an ECHO music award and has also won the Amadeus Austrian Music Award twice. This medley contains 'I sing a Liad fr di', 'So liab hob i di', 'Amoi seg' ma uns wieder', 'Zuckerpuppen' and 'Go for Gold'.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£102.99To my Country - Bernard Zweers
The Hymn To My Country is the trio part of the second movement, entitled 'In the Country', from the third Symphony To My Country (1886 - 1890) by the Dutch composer Bernard Zweers (1854 - 1924). This symphony was written at a time when a lot of composers were largely inspired by patriotic feelings. The compositions of Zweers have apparently been influenced by his contemporaries such as Antonin Dvor k, Jean Sibelius (Finlandia), Bedrich Smetana (who also wrote a work entitled 'My Country' (Ma Vlast) - a cycle of symphonic poems including the famous Moldau) and Edvard Grieg. Although his father, a music dealer and amateur musician, at first described his son's musical activities as'a waste of paper and time', Zweers did not abandon his vocation. When the 27-year-old Bernard Zweers conducted his first symphony in 1881, his father was so impressed that he allowed his son to devote himself completely to music. Thre arrangement of this chorale was written on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands on May 5th, 1995, and is dedicated 'To My Country'.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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