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£48.50Air of Nobility - James Swearingen
If you're looking for that perfect opener to introduce your ensemble, look no more. This piece starts with a stirring fanfare and dramatically leads to a stately theme that is highly reminiscent of a ceremonial procession. Suitable for any concert or festival performance, this selection is sure to be popular for many years to come. Very impressive!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow - Robert W. Smith
The legend of Robin Hood has stirred the imaginations of countless millions over the generations. "Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow" by Robert W. Smith brings the legend to life for the beginning band. Using only six notes, the composition evokes exciting imagery through the use of soaring melody, energetic accompaniment figures and dynamic contrasts. The percussion section explores a variety of colors creating a musically rewarding experience for all. Suitable for concert and festival performance, this is beginning band writing at its finest!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£93.50
Emperata Overture - Claude T. Smith
This is the composition that started it all! "Emperata Overture" is a wind band classic for concert and festival alike. The original publication of this work established Claude T. Smith's use of the 7/8-time meter as his signature rhythmic device for instrumental ensembles. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as fourteen musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound.The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Nettleton - Johnnie Vinson
The early American hymn tune Nettleton is creatively arranged in this beautful setting by Johnnie Vinson. Using the horns as a focal point for the first section and followed by a lyric section scored for woodwinds, this work also includes nicely scored sections for brass as well as effectively written dynamic nuances. Wonderful for concert or festival use. Dur: 3:35
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99Marching Winds - Philip Sparke
Marching Winds was commissioned as the set piece for the Youth Festival Singapore 2010, a competition for all the youth orchestras in Singapore. As the title indicates, it is written in the form of a march. The opening fanfare leads directly to the modal main theme. It is contrasted by a second, legato theme, which builds to the climax of the piece. The main theme makes an appearance again before the piece comes to a finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£184.99
Symphonic Variations - Oliver Waespi
This work is dedicated to Fritz Neukomm and was created at the MidEurope Festival in 2004 by the Schweizer Armee Spiel. The basic theme of this work is founded on a series of chords which are played in an archaic order. The variations that follow are not only musical variations of the theme, but also create a separate line that runs in parallel as a result of the choice of instruments. This piece is undoubtedly a real challenge for any ambitious orchestra and is extremely suitable for competitions and prestigious concerts.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Discover the Wild - Kenneth Fuchs
Composed in the form of a three-part orchestral overture, this powerful work opens with the horn section stating the main theme, which is based on the interval of a perfect fourth. A beautiful and lyrical middle theme creates amesmerizing and calming effect before the opening theme and faster pace makes a return for the dramatic finish. Concisely scored with an intriguing variety of textures, this is an impressive work for contest or festival. Dur: 4:40(Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99To Soar with Eagles - Michael Sweeney
In this dynamic multi-style overture for band, Michael Sweeney opens with stark percussive hits, brass fanfares, and swirling woodwind effects. A fast tempo and long build follows, using non-traditional harmonies and overlappinglayers of sound, climaxing with a majestic, soaring statement by the entire ensemble. The slower middle section features a solo flute accompanied by rich sonorities and counterlines. The fast tempo returns initiated by thepercussion section and then recurring earlier themes as the pieces drives to a satisfying finish. With variety and pacing, this is a perfect choice for contest or festival. Dur: 5:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Accolade - William Himes
Splendid textures, rhythmic counterpoint and touching melodies combine in this exciting but accessible new work by William Himes. A wide range of musical styles and colors make it a great choice for festival or a strongcenterpiece for the concert program. You will enjoy this rich and varied work for young bands. Dur: 4:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.95March of the Martians (from Area 51) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ford, Ralph
March of the Martians by Ralph Ford is a dynamic, exciting march written in a cinematic style for young performers reminiscent of science fiction movies from the 1950s to the video games of today. To be performed in a menacing and deliberate manner, this march builds in intensity from the first note to the final climactic ending as the Martians advance towards Las Vegas inflicting terror among the citizens as they scream and run amok through the city to avoid their fate! This fun piece works well as an opening or closing piece for your next concert or festival and would also be an engaging addition to any Halloween program. Head for the hills, it's a Martian invasion from the top secret government base in Area 51! Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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