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£49.50March Courageous
Energetic rhythms, flowing melodies and counter melodies, all David Shaffer trademarks, are incorporated into this energetic march. From the excitement of the opening introduction, through the flowing Trio to the bold ending, this exciting march will be a perfect choice for both concert and festival performances.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£124.95SWORD AND THE CROWN, The (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gregson, Edward
In 1988 I was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company to write the music for The Plantagenets trilogy, directed by Adrian Noble in Stratford-upon-Avon. These plays take us from the death of Henry V to the death of Richard III. Later, in 1991, I wrote the music for Henry IV parts 1 and 2, again in Stratford. All of these plays are concerned with the struggle for power (the crown) through the use of force (the sword) and they portray one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the British monarchy.This work quickly became established in the mainstream repertoire and has received performances worldwide as well as five commercial recordings and many broadcasts. In 2002 I was approached by the Parc and Dare Band regarding their summer festival and commissioned to do a version for brass band. This was given its first performance in Treorchy Hall by the combined bands of Black Dyke and Parc and Dare conducted by Nicholas Childs.When the Royal Air Force Music Services commissioned me to write a work especially for their British tour in 1991 I immediately thought of turning to this music and transforming some of it into a three-movement suite for symphonic band.The first movement opens with a brief fanfare for two antiphonal trumpets (off-stage), but this only acts as a preface to a Requiem aeternam (the death of Henry V) before changing mood to the English army on the march to France; this subsides into a French victory march, but the English army music returns in counterpoint. Finally, a brief reminder of the Requiem music leads to the triumphal music for Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York, father of Edward IV and Richard III (the opening fanfare transformed).The second movement takes music from the Welsh Court in Henry IV (part 1) which is tranquil in mood; distant fanfares foreboding battles to come are heard, but the folktune is heard three times in different variations and the movement ends as it began with alto flute and gentle percussion.The final movement starts with two sets of antiphonally placed timpani, drums and tam-tam, portraying the 'war machine' and savagery of battle. Trumpet fanfares and horn calls herald an heroic battle theme which, by the end of the movement, transforms itself into a triumphant hymn for Henry IV's defeat of the rebellious forces.- Edward GregsonPerformance time 13'54"Recorded on QPRM117D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1991, Massed Bands of the Royal Air ForceRecorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN, Central Band of the Royal Air Force'Finale' recorded on QPRM142D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2002, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Merrifield March (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Oare, Michael
Composed for first-year players, Michael's attractive easy march gives every section of the band something interesting to play, and includes a nice variety in scoring and dynamic contrasts. A perfect introduction to march style. The First Concepts Series features simplified instrumentations, unison bass lines, optional advanced snare drum parts, and optional piano accompaniments. Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.95Christmas Holiday March (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael
This march setting of the 16th-century traditional English folk song Greensleeves is an outstanding fusion piece for beginners. With teaching opportunities for contrasting articulations and phrasing, this is a wonderful selection to march into the holiday season. Duration: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99March Prelude: Alnwick Town (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
March Prelude: Alnwick Town was commissioned by the Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band (with Ray Thompson as conductor) to celebrate their first 25 years. It opens majestically with answering phrases between various sections of the band, leading to a faster march-like section, its main theme echoes the rhythms of the opening material. A bridge passage featuring snippets for saxophones and trumpets leads to a new theme, more legato in nature and repeated after a change of key. The bridge passage returns to herald a restatement of the main theme before the opening material reappears to close the work with a flourish.Duration: 3.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.95The Royal Gunners (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob
The Royal Gunners is a concert prelude based on tunes strongly associated with the Band of the Royal Artillery. It was composed for the band?€s 350th Anniversary celebrations in 2012. It was constructed in a similar way to Grenadiers! using the band?€s own regimental marches as a basis for composition. In this case the marches were the present Royal Artillery Slow March and one of the oldest Royal Artillery Marches - ?€The Trayne of Artillery?€s Grenadiers Quick March?€ (The Train of Artillery).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99A Little Suite of Horror (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Doss, Thomas
A Little Suite of Horror is an easy suite for beginner bands, consisting of five contrasting movements. With this piece it is also possible to pick and choose only a few movements to showcase at a concert as well. The story behind this composition is somewhat grim and ghoulish, so prepare your musicians and audience for a nerve-wracking experience! Friday the 13th: A day unlike any other runs its mysterious course...Midnight Scene: Footsteps, creaking, and the hoot of an owl precede the twelve strokes of midnight ringing from the steeple. Suddenly, a fairy-like apparition appears in the room. Wurdalak: "Wurdalak" is a vampiresque creature roaming about the Slavic countries. A single bite makes entire villages cower and tremble in fear. Voodoo: Performing voodoo rituals has enchanted many a human over the years. Halloween Party March: Jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, zombies, and other creepy characters march down the street. Is anyone brave enough to join this haunted parade?Duration: 10:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.99Mickey Mouse March (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Dodd, Jimmie - Hoshide, Takashi
The cheerful title melody from the American 1950's television series The Mickey Mouse Club was written by the singer-songwriter Jimmie Dodd,who was the original adult leader of the Mouseketeers. The show, which was shown daily, featured a wide variety of entertainment: singing, dancing, guest stars, classic Disney cartoons and a group of talented kids who became an overnight sensation. Entertain your audience with the lively march of probably the most famous mouse of the world!Duration: 4:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.50March and Cortege of Bacchus (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Delibes, Leo - Kreines, Joseph
Leo Delibes composed his ballet, "Sylvia," in 1876. It achieved considerable popularity, and several of the individual numbers were grouped into a suite which orchestras all over the world have played. The March and the Cortege of Bacchus appears in Act III of the ballet, describing the arrival of Bacchus and his followers. The music is martial, lyric, grand and brilliant, building to an exciting conclusion. Duration: 5.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£98.00The King's March (from Till Eulenspiegel) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hyldgaard, Soren - De Meij, Johan
This lively work, expertly arranged by Johan de Meij, is taken from the soundtrack of the recently released animated film Till Eulenspiegel. In writing the music for the film the composer, S?ren Hyldgaard, said: "Writing music for an animated adventure romp like Till Eulenspiegel is about as much fun as I can imagine having as a composer. While extremely challenging on the timing and hitting-the-action side, the furious universe of the animated adventure genre is as much an inspiration as it is an obstacle." The King's March from Till Eulenspiegel captures the high spirits of the film itself with the arrival of the extravagant entourage containing the royal carriage with all its Pomp and Circumstance. Duration: 3.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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