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£12.95Pioneers of the Medway (Concert Band - Score Only) - Phillips, Richard
The Salvation Army Band in my home town of Chatham, part of a conurbation of 5 towns in the South East of England known as the Medway Towns, celebrated their 135th anniversary in 2016 and this piece was composed as part of those celebrations. I suppose to some degree all composers and lyricists are pioneers, always striving to write something different and new. Well, there has been a number of 'creatives' who at one time or another have been members of the Chatham Corps and this piece includes songs from some of those. The opening motif is based on the 1st 3rd and 5th notes of the scale and after a short 'fanfare-like' introduction the tune of Blacklands (Ray Steadman-Allen) is heard in 4/4 time. This is followed by a song from Ray Jones, a former Bandmaster of the Corps entitled 'On resurrection day', a song for children's voices published in 1971 and for mixed voices in 2009. Rosemary Steadman-Allen's 'To know and do thy will' is at the heart of the link into 'Everywhere', a new setting of John Gowans' words by Andrew Maycock (both former members) which is proving to be very popular at the moment. Finally, an arrangement of this composer's setting of 'Praise the Lord' is used to bring this piece to its conclusion. It was first performed on October 1st 2016 by the Chatham band under the leadership of Bandmaster Ray Maycock.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99At the End of the Rainbow (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Saucedo, Richard L.
Referring to the ongoing quest in which we all embark when trying to find our place in the world, Richard Saucedo's At the End of the Rainbow takes us on a journey of varied moods and styles. After the stark and dramatic opening unison statements, this imaginative works features a lighthearted and spirited 12/8 section with plenty of rhythmic vitality. This is beautifully paired with a lyric middle section that showcases a solo for horn and flowing melodic lines that build to an emotional climax. The fast 12/8 section returns with an exciting and energised finish.Duration: 4:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Night of the Dark Horse (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Oare, Michael
The term dark horse originated in horse racing describing an unknown entry, but also carries the connotation of an underdog in politics or sports. Composed in 6/8 and using a single brisk tempo throughout, Night of the Dark Horse is an energetic musical journey dedicated to the efforts of unlikely winners everywhere.Duration: 2:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.00Legend of the Eagles (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
David Shaffer's Legend of the Eagles has been a contest/festival favourite of bands for many years, and this Build-A-Band series arrangement makes this appealing and energetic work accessible to bands with instrumentation limitations. Bold and rhythmic at the beginning, it also contains a slower expressive section which will help musicians learn legato phrasing techniques. An exceptional composition!Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Predators of the Deep (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kennedy, Edward
Predators of the Deep depicts one's primal inner fears of entering deep water and the awareness that there just may be something lurking below the surface seeking out its next prey. This exciting and programmatic work will captivate the imagination of your audience and students and will make a great starter or finishing piece for your next concert.Duration: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99The Rise of the Blackjack (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Oswald, Gerald
This composition tells the exciting story of Blackjack, the pirate ship. She emerges from the fog, sails billowing as she cruises the ocean. Suddenly a strange ship appears on the horizon and a battle ensues. Blackjack fires a salvo of canons and hijacks the ship. Loaded with plundered treasure, the crew merrily hoist the sails of the Blackjack and embark on their next adventure. Duration: 6.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£174.99The Curse of the Mermaid (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Doss, Thomas
The Curse of the Mermaid tells the story of a greedy and wealthy fisherman wanting to make money in any way possible. When his business starts to fail, he puts the blame on the mermaids. One day, the fisherman kills a mermaid, who casts a spell on him shortly before she disappears into the water. The composition is in the form of a symphonic poem, starting slow and then mysteriously opening up revealing a fantastic colourful world of sounds and motion. There are various moments during the piece where the composer includes broad and beautiful melodic material, as well as surprising effects and great rhythmical interest. This is a challenging but great piece for concerts or contests! Duration: 11.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.99And Still, the Spirit (Spirit of the Sequoia) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
This work was commissioned by Dr. Robert Oertli from Mhlin, Switzerland, and is based on an earlier composition called Spirit of the Sequoia. The piece is inspired by how the human spirit can gain from setbacks: we become stronger after adversity. Sparke used the Californian redwood tree as a metaphor for this basic idea. The remarkable life cycle of these amazing trees involves them dropping seeds to the ground, which require heat to open their shells and germinate; the seeds require destruction in order to procreate.This piece is particularly suitable for younger bands - one of the last wishes of the initial commissioner.Duration: 8:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99O'er the Land of the Free (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vinson, Johnnie
Composed in 2014, this piece commemorates anniversaries of important events in American history: the writing of The Star Spangled Banner in 1814, the beginning of World War 1 in 1914, and the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France in 1944. The primary theme is original, with motives from America the Beautiful and The Star Spangled Banner interwoven throughout. A well-conceived and skilful lyric treatment for the young concert band.Duration: 4:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.95Point of the Mountain (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hodges, Steve
Having many elements of a standard march but employing shifting meters from 5/4 to 3/4, give this piece a unique feel. Written while traveling through Utah, "Point of the Mountain" depicts the boldness and the rugged beauty of the Traverse Mountains, considered to be among the world's premier paragliding and hang gliding destinations in North America.Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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