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£55.00The Declaration of Arbroath - Andrew Duncan
Programme notes from the composer, Andrew Duncan:Originally written for The West Lothian Schools' Annual Concert 2006 and scored for Concert Band, Brass Band, Highland Bagpipes, Children's Choir and Narrator. This version has been rescored for Concert Band with optional parts for Highland Bagpipes and Narrator. The piece celebrates the internationally renowned Declaration of Arbroath. The music begins in the uncertain times of Scotland's early 14th century, following the Battle of Banockburn and the death of William Wallace. The narrator describes this scene and explains the origins of the Declaration. The music builds to a climax, but once again gives way to uncertainty, allowing the narrator to explain further the history surrounding the Declaration. A group of Scottish Nobles wrote the Declaration which was an appeal to the Pope to recognize Scotland's independence. The piece then reflects a positive outcome following the Pope's support of the Declaration. Further information is provided by the narrator which draws to a rousing build to express the emotive inspiration behind this composition.The original scoring (to include Concert Band, Brass Band, Highland Bagpipes, Choir and Narrator) is also available by request.
In stock: Estimated delivery 1-3 days
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£75.24Within These Hallowed Halls
For band with optional choir, strings, narrator and audience sing-a-long. This glorious setting of two of America's favorite hymns, "Amazing Grace" and "Battle Hymn of The Republic," is destined to be the work of choice when selecting that special number for your program's grand finale. Playable by band alone, this patriotic arrangement also offers the creative option of adding choir, strings, narrator, bagpiper and even a group sing-a-long. Musically appealing for bands of varied levels, this spectacular production number will offer grateful audiences, young and old alike, a wonderful opportunity to experience the ultimate in listening pleasure. A guaranteed winner!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£73.50Stone Gardens (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
Stone Gardens is inspired by the beautiful and peaceful gardens of heroes lost and fallen. Beginning with a solo trumpet that conjures memories of conflicts present and past, the piece continues with a beautiful hymn statement paying homage to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. A bold and aggressive statement follows with musical inspiration drawn from campaigns and continents around the globe. Suitable for festival performance, "Stone Gardens" also includes an optional narrator for use at memorial and ceremonial concert events. A wonderful new addition to the repertoire for bands of all levels.Duration: 5.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.95The Gettysburg Address (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael
To be performed with or without a narrator, with text by Abraham Lincoln, this work contains musical fragments from three civil war songs, including the "Battle Cry of Freedom," "Dixie," and "Battle Hymn of the Republic".Duration: 3:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£174.99Et in terra Pax (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Roost, Jan
This piece was commissioned by the Concert Band Vlamertinge and is a plea for peace: the title translates as Peace on Earth. This is expressed by means of the vocal contribution expected from the performers. In various places of the piece you can recognize, the words Et In Terra Pax, an appeal for peace, at first jumbled together but later more rhythmically structured, developing into synchronized massed voices. The work starts with a pentatonic theme based on the notes D, E, G, A and C (taken from 'ConCErtbAnD VlAmErtinGE' and the name of the conductor, NiCk VAnDEnDriessChe). A somewhat sad melody is developed during an orchestral climax which leads to the first explosion of sound (measure 62 onwards). Suddenly the opening measures are recaptured, albeit with a differently coloured sound: the words Et in Terra Pax bring the first movement to a close. A restless Allegro follows which abruptly stops and is replaced by a calming chorale-like passage. A narrator reads aloud the poem 'Sonnet' by the young poet Charles Hamilton Sorley, who was killed during World War I. This poem fittingly puts into words the cruelty and senselessness of war. After the expanded recapitulation of the allegro, the broad, almost infinite atmosphere of the beginning returns. Clarinet and English horn play the pentatonic opening theme once more, this time broadly, while the words Et in Terra Pax are repeated again and again by the rest of the ensemble. The composer has purposely avoided all forms of aggression and bombastic sounds regularly used in works about war. Fear of violence and destruction can be heard and felt during the allegro passages. The charged opening makes way in the end for hope: May peacefulness replace cruelty in everyday life, too.Duration: 13:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99Lord of the Lake (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Deleruyelle, Thierry
Lord of the Lake is a work in three separate movements which tells the legend of the Sea of Flines. Stphane Coquet, the conductor of the Flines-lez-Raches concert band, wanted to celebrate the 140th anniversary of his band by commissioning this work. The piece can be performed either on its own, or with a narrator who intervenes between each movement, telling this legend where children and their parents thwart the cruelty of a lord holed up in his castle.Duration: 7.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£424.99Markus-Passion (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
Unlike most passion settings with choir, soloists and orchestra, this version of the Markus-Passion has been conceived for band, narrator and mezzo soprano and baritone (or alto). The lyrics from the Gospel According to Mark have been used in full, which makes this passion quite unique. If desired, the lyrics of the evangelist can be spoken in any language, to make the work more accessible to the audience. However, because of the rhythms involved, the sung parts should always be performed in German. This special work should be a truly overwhelming experience for your audience! Duration: 54.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50
A Nickelodeon Melodrama
Here's a fun-filled and entertaining selection! A heroic fanfare announces the opening curtain of a musical melodrama right out of the golden age of silent film. The hero, the damsel in distress and their perilous journey all set to well-known musical tunes, with your band replacing the theater organ. It's perfect for featuring your principal or other celebrity as narrator! Use a little creativity and allow your students to play the silent actors and even make their own silent movie. Encourage your audience to hiss, boo and cheer during the unfolding story. Easily rehearsed and fun for all! Your audience and students wont stop talking (and laughing) about this entertaining feature.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£202.99
El Quijote Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
El Quijote is based on Cervantes novel Don Quixote. This gem of Spanish literature has captured the whole world, and is widely acclaimed to be not only one of the most influential and emblematic work in the field of Spanish literature, but more generally a founding work of modern Western literature. Ferrer Ferran composed the symphonic fantasy El Quijote on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of this literary work. The composition can be performed with an optional narrator who declaims from Cervantes? work. 16:06
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.24
Ask Not
A glimpse of American history is unveiled with this stunning work that musically reflects the life and times of our 35th President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Through the use of a narrator, a wealth of information is provided that the audience will find most fascinating and highly informative. School, community and military bands will all appreciate the opportunity to perform this significant new work where music and history come together to create a winning combination. Very impressive!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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