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Legends of the West - John Cacavas
The musical heritage of America owes a great deal to the folk music of the West. From the square dances to the mining songs, our culture has benefited immensely. This suite of pieces attempts to capture that feeling of those earlydays, both in spirit and in melody. (5:40)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.50The Path Ascending - Rob Smith
Weaving together currents of inspiration and darkness, this work dramatically portrays a woman whose life was cut short by cancer. A chorale-like theme anchors the music in strength and faith, while a tune inspired by mariachi bands recalls her youth in a Texas border town.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£43.99Appalachian Whisper - Jennifer Sutton McDonel
Written in the tradition of Appalachian folk music, the simplicity of the scoring and flexibility of instrumentation makes this an ideal choice for young ensembles. The delightful melody is passed around from section to section creating melodic interest for the players and your audience. The optional lyrics that are included allow the addition of a soloist or small choral ensemble to enhance the overall effect of this charming setting.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£63.50Lyric Suite - Gerald Finzi
One of the most popular 20th-century British composers, Gerald Finzi is particularly known for his marvelous works for voice. Influenced by Elgar and Vaughan Williams, his musical style is captivating and distinctive, and adapts beautifully in instrumental settings. This attractive collection includes 'When I Set out for Lyonesse', 'Come Away', 'Come Away Death' and 'Rollicum Rorum'. Marvelous music for the contemporary wind band!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50Scherzo: Cat and Mouse - Robert Spittal
The "cat and mouse chase" has been a part of folklore and popular culture since the time of pharaohs in ancient Egypt. Over the ages, the chase has served as a metaphor for the suspenseful and sometimes alternating relation between hunter and hunted. In the modern age, the story has been played out hundreds of times in popular animated cartoons, often accompanied by a musical score representing the energetic spirit of the chase with lively twists and turns, sudden surprises and tongue-in-cheek music. In this spirit of playfulness and suspense, Robert Spittal has created a marvelous work that is both entertaining and exhilarating.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Celestial Song - Robert Spittal
Composer Robert Spittal was moved to complete this work in response to the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy in 2012, and serves as a reflection of our complicated feelings of grief and loss. The music is simple and direct, and meant as a hopeful work for young players. Moved by a metaphor describing the victims as "twenty-six new diamonds in the sky", the title is a reference to the stars which we look upward to for inspiration, for hope, and to dream of better things to come.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£7.99Malkauns - Lindsay Boyd
While teaching in India, composer Lindsay Boyd became acquainted with the fundamentals of Northern Hindustani music. The result is this intriguingly unique work for wind band that incorporates distinctive sounds of India. The "drone" sound of the tambura is available as a free download online, or may be substituted with a marimba. The vocal chanting in the piece is a representation of the syllables used by a tabla player when learning to play this exotic drum.This is a wonderful piece for expanding the musical horizons of your players and audience!
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£7.99Don Hanna - Gabriel Musella
Composed as a follow-up to Gabriel Musella's popular Don Ricardo, this work in paso doble style is dedicated to and named for Don Hanna, legendary Texas music educator of 50 years. Exhibiting a brilliance of melodic lines and fiery orchestration, Don Hanna is a worthy addition to the repertoire in this classic Spanish style.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£44.99Fable and Folk Tale - Timothy Broege
Two spirited movements evoke the mystery and excitement of good storytelling. The opening Fable features boldly profiled music interjected with spoken words - "Once upon a time..." The Folk Tale takes a simple melody through a set of brisk and often surprising variations.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Metamorphosis - Daniel Kallman
A good-natured and supremely catchy original cakewalk tune, in Kallman's hands, surprisingly transforms into minimalistic music propelled by a xylophone ostinato, then back again. A classic old American song-form with a new twist!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days