Results
-
£69.95Aylesbury Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob
The suite Aylesbury Dances was commissioned by the Aylesbury Concert Band to mark the occasion of their 25th Anniversary in 2019. Its three movements depict different aspects of Aylesbury: I. Pavane: The Town - Having read something of the town's history and its architecture I decided I wanted to write something ceremonial with the feel of music from Tudor times. Aylesbury was given its charter and borough status in 1554 by Mary Tudor so I took that as my starting point but then added some harmony that moves forward in time. This fits with the town's motto: Semper Prorsum (Always forward) and also with the Band's evolution from Aylesbury Town Band to Aylesbury Community Concert Band to Aylesbury Concert Band. The music can be defined as a pavane, or a cortege. The sense of procession is slightly disturbed by a 'Blue Leanie' moment. The Blue Leanie is an iconic Aylesbury building, an oblique rhombic prism which stands at an angle of 17% inclination. I took a quaver out of the time signature (I know the maths don't work!) to reflect this and added some bluer harmony at that point. This opening movement gives a sense of the grandeur and heritage of Aylesbury town and a chance for my friends from the brass section to warm up! II. Siciliana: Waterside - To balance the outer two movements, the middle movement of the suite has a slow lilting 6/8 rhythm. It is in the style of a Siciliana, a dance form originating in the baroque era. It is a graceful, tender and melancholic dance, cast here in a minor key and featuring the dark voice of the cor anglais. The Siciliana was often linked with pastoral scenes and Aylesbury itself sits amid some beautiful countryside. It may, therefore, seem a bit of a stretch to call this movement 'Waterside', especially as Aylesbury is so far from the sea, but the town has a theatre of that name and that was the genesis for this particular music. There is a statue of Ronnie Barker in the grounds of the Waterside theatre as he started his career in repertory theatre in Aylesbury, so I included a fleeting reference to the theme music of the comedy programme 'Open all Hours'. III. Frolic: Ducks in a Row - It was impossible to write a piece connected with Aylesbury without considering the famous Aylesbury ducks. Duck rearing was a major industry in the town in the 19th century. The white Aylesbury Duck is a symbol of the town, appearing on its coat of arms and in the logo of the Aylesbury Concert Band! This movement is all about trying to get the little darlings in a row so they can sing their 'Duck Chorus' together but they keep on scattering, flying off or swimming away as quickly as they can manage. It's a bit like watching ducks disperse when my dog jumps into the stream after them. Eventually we get more of them in a row - even though they protest. Hidden amongst the ducks is a reference to Erica Miller, saxophonist and chairman of the band, and there's even a veiled reference to a shark in the hope of getting them out of the water. Ducks in a Row is a fun romp bringing this suite of Aylesbury Dances to a suitably celebratory conclusion.- Rob Wiffin.Duration: 9.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£75.00Once in Royal David's City (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Willcocks
Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848 in her hymnbook Hymns for Little Children. A year later, the English organist Henry John Gauntlett discovered the poem and set it to music. According to The New Oxford Book of Carols, the text was conceived by Cecil Alexander after overhearing a group of her god children complaining about the dreariness of the catechism. Cecil masterfully took doctrines from the Apostle's Creed and simplified them for her hymns. Cecil wrote about 400 hymns in her lifetime, among which are All things bright and beautiful and There Is a Green Hill Far Away. She used the money for charitable purposes, and was a tireless advocate (and visitor) of the poor and sick. Henry John Gauntlett had spent the first half of his career as a lawyer before abandoning his practice to pursue music. He served as the organist at a number of leading London churches. Gauntlett was a prolific writer and is said to have composed over 1000 hymn tunes. He made tremendous contributions to the world of music, even inventing mechanical improvements to the organ. As a result, he was praised by the famous Felix Mendelssohn and was awarded an honorary doctorate in music from the Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1919, Arthur Henry Mann, organist at King's College (1876-1929), introduced an arrangement of Once in Royal David's City as the processional hymn for the service. In his version, the first stanza is sung unaccompanied by a boy chorister. The choir and then the congregation join in with the organ on succeeding stanzas. This has been the tradition ever since. It is a great honor to be the boy chosen to sing the opening solo--a voice heard literally around the world. In this arrangement for band accompaniment, the first five verses may be performed as directed by the conductor, with different groupings of instruments for each verse, i.e., Vs.1, A cappella; Vs. 2, Fl., Oboe, E.H., Bsns; Vs. 3 Cl., Saxes; Vs. 4, Brass; Vs. 5, All, and Vs. 6 as written with featured descant. This arrangement is one of the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with the David Willcocks Carols for Choir, Book 2 (#31).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£47.50HandClap (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Murtha, Paul
Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, you'll hear this catchy tune used in TV commercials as well as on the airwaves. Paul's lively arrangement for young players starts with the entire sax section on the opening riff. The melody is skillfully passed around from section to section, and the low brass in particular get a rare chance to shine.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£55.50Happy Holidays Volume 1 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bullock, Jack
Bring variety to your holiday concerts with this setting that can be used year-after-year with different smaller ensembles. Suitable for both middle school and high school performances and presented in a multipurpose format you can choose to perform with brass or woodwind choirs.Duration: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£84.99The Bell of Hope (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hirose, Hayato
The piece was commissioned by Shobi College of Music (Tokyo, Japan) for their entrance ceremony for freshman students in 2010, premiered by Shobi Ceremonial Wind Orchestra (Hirohisa Takanashi, conductor).In the introduction, woodwinds and euphonium play a solemn passage, followed by a brilliant fanfare in brass and percussion. After the heart-warming middle section, banda trumpets and trombones play a polyphonic passage, which leads to a grand and magnificent finale to conclude the work. This is a short but solemn and impressive piece that suits any kind of festival, ceremony and concert.Duration: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£54.99Silver Bells (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Evans & Livingston - Vinson, Johnnie
One of the best-known festive tunes is now available in this easy to play version that will sound great with limited rehearsals. The melody skilfully moves around to various sections starting with the woodwinds, then brass, and finally a solid finish for the entire ensemble. Even more advanced players will enjoy playing this beautifully scored arrangement.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£48.00Beyond the Stars (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Huckeby, Ed
With first and second year players in mind, Ed Huckeby has developed a modal melodic and harmonic structure using a familiar key as the tonal centre, making the piece sound much more difficult than it really is. The contrasting slow section allows the ensemble to showcase its developing legato style. A single bass line also allows great flexibility for ensembles with limited low brass and low woodwind sections. Your students will love Beyond the Stars and your audiences will be amazed at how the band is playing "such difficult music".Highly recommended for young players and ensembles with limited instrumentation.Duration: 3.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£57.50Thunder (NASCAR Theme) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Robidoux, David - Moss, John
The network television theme for the NASCAR circuit is a blaze of pounding pistons and roaring engines! As you would expect, this powerful theme features plenty of energy and drive provided by the brass and percussion. Get ready to feel the thunder!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£42.50Trumpet Voluntary (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Clarke, Jeremiah - Sweeney, Michael
This well-known melody is expertly scored in this regal setting by Michael Sweeney. Careful use of dynamics and alternating brass and woodwind feature sections contribute to make this a marvellously effective arrangement for 1st and 2nd year bands.Duration: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£47.50Little Saint Nick (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Love & Wilson - Osterling, Eric
Recorded by the Beach Boys, this enjoyable swing tune certainly has that "surfer" sound and will add a nice touch for the Christmas season. Eric Osterling's arrangement is nicely scored with the melody traded between the woodwinds and brass.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
View Music