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£63.00A Little Night and Day Music
Commissioned by Carl Fischer for a school band series in the 1970s, A Little Night and Day Music is a classic of the modern band repertoire. The "Night Music" section is a study in color and atmosphere and makes striking use of contemporary instrumental techniques including clusters and aleatory. The second section ("Day Music") is a bright and brassy contrast, full of drive and an exhilarating momentum. (Only the first section of A Little Night and Day Music is included on the recording)
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£72.99Octane - Dakota Pederson
A high energy and exciting work that covers a full range of musical concepts including terse dynamics, various articulations, meter changes and a combination of driving rhythms and long legato lines all while maintaining its relentless momentum. Great and engaging parts for each section and a tour de force of percussion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Point Five - Laura Estes
A perfect opening for a beginning band's first concert! A strong melody, harmony developed through creative voicings, and great percussion scoring that gives the piece momentum. A great culmination of all the concepts players learn by the end of their first year.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.95Leading Light - Jack Wilds
Based on a school's powerful growth in the arts, this piece follows a single melody from a slower, quiet beginning filled with potential into a faster section crackling with energy. The theme steadily builds momentum through each variation until it reaches a joyful outpouring of sound in the final bars.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95Bandwidth - Vince Gassi
"Bandwidth," according to Webster's Dictionary, is the maximum data transfer rate of an electronic communications system. In Bandwidth by Vince Gassi, waves of sound and rhythmic energy (1.21 gigawatts to be exact) are transferred to you and your audiences. Right from the first measure this piece will power on and power you up. Syncopated figures contrast with legato lines while the momentum build throughout. Not too complicated, just fun to play and easy to listen to. (2:14)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£256.99The Unknown Journey - Philip Sparke
The Unknown Journey was commissioned by Kwansei Gakuin University Symphony Band which was established in 1954 and has grown to become one of the top college bands in Japan. The composer chose the title as the piece seemed to create its ownmomentum as it developed, starting slowly and continuously increasing the tempo. Towards the end it gradually transmogrifies into the closing bars of Ravel's La Valse, a piece which perfectly characterises the idea of unstoppable momentum.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.99
Swirling In The Light Bulbs - Peter Sciaino
Infectiously rhythmic and energizing, "Swirling in the Light Bulbs" is a refreshing addition to any concert program! Conjuring images of an electrical current through swirling melodic lines and irresistible grooves, this engaging selection explores the wonder of harnessed energy. "Swirling in the Light Bulbs" is inspired by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins's take on this often overlooked modern miracle. In his poem "August," Collins writes "and time to offer some thanks to the electricity swirling in the light bulbs." Allow audiences to be captivated as your ensemble generates a relentless pulse and builds exhilarating sonic momentum before a whimsically abrupt ending signals the band "powering off."
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Surge - Robert W. Smith
The boundless energy of young musicians is captured and focused in "Surge," an exciting work for the beginning band. A bold ostinato in the low brass and woodwinds provides momentum as interacting rhythmic figures and flowing counter lines create an intense musical experience. As you have come to expect from master educator/composer Robert W. Smith, "Surge" is an excellent teaching tool that will appeal to both performer and audience!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99Sleddin' Hill - David Shaffer
Who doesn't remember the thrill of a sled ride on a snowy day down the longest and steepest hill? Time to get your warmest jacket on and tie your boots tight for a trip down Sleddin' Hill! The perilous journey begins by leading us into a playful melody in the trumpets. As the sled picks up speed we add woodwinds and clever percussion sound effects. The ever-increasing tempo reflects the momentum of the sled culminating in an exhilarating finish when the sled finally comes to an abrupt stop. Everyone will enjoy this trip down "Sleddin' Hill."
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£98.99
Critical Speed - Greg Danner
This exciting work reveals the image of reaching "Critical Speed" through a constant, underlying rhythmic momentum, which builds in several phrases, growing to a peak of intensity. The music then becomes sheer fun. Very playful and exciting!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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