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£75.00The Night Before Christmas (Narrator with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lane, Philip - Noble, Paul
Everyone from childhood probably knows the poem by Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863), Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. This gorgeous setting is perfect for a seasonal concert, and brand new. Be among the first bands to perform this work and thrill your audiences with nostalgia.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Bridges (Narrator with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hazo, Samuel R.
Composed at the request of Virginia Tech University and performed on the band's 2007 commencement tour, this work from Samuel Hazo pays tribute to the university's fallen students through a touching tone poem and accompanying inspirational text that helps build the bridges to healing.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.50The Night Before Christmas (Narrator with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bass, Randol Alan
This magical piece is the quintessential setting for the Christmas holiday's most treasured poem. The Night Before Christmas, originally commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra, includes numerous soloists and sparkling orchestration in this original and cinematic score that musically stages the poem from beginning to end. The reading of the poem fits seamlessly into this remarkable composition that is certain to become a lasting audience and ensemble tradition!Duration: 6:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (with narrator) (Concert Band) - Moss, John
John Moss has painted a musical backdrop of fantasy and wonderment for this timeless Christmas poem. This superb program number offers an ideal opportunity to invite a faculty member, mayor, or local personality to be a part of your holiday program.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£250.40Le Petit Prince - Angelo Sormani
Musical tale for Narrator and Concert Band."What is essential is invisible to the eye," tells the fox, and the little prince will repeat those words, which emphasize how anything can hide a treasure, a mystery to be unraveled. One must uncover the essence beyond appearances using the heart. The musical story The Little Prince, based on the famous work by Saint-Exupry, addresses both children and adults. Various levels of meanings make the story enjoyable for everyone and offer themes for reflection to people of any age. In the present work, the relationship between words and music creates the magic that accompanies the journey of the little prince among asteroids and planets. Wind band, narrator, and projection of images combine to make the performance a unique experience, which intimately ties narrative, expressive, and communicative aspects. Offered for Concert Band, the musical story The Little Prince, with its evocative and passionate features, will turn the concert into an unforgettable and emotional experience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£123.95A More Perfect Union - The Legacy of James Madison - Larry Clark
Commissioned by the James Madison University Wind Symphony, Dr. J. Patrick Rooney, Larry Clark have produced a dynamic original piece for Narrator and Band that uses words by and about James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and principal author of the Bill of Rights. A patriotic piece with a characteristically "American" sound, A More Perfect Union is a challenging piece for band that will be a welcome alternative to Copland's A Lincoln Portrait, for directors seeking a patriotic selection using a narrator. Duration: 8'
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£230.00A Poem Against War - Harrie Janssen
A Poem against War A Poem against War was commissioned by Psalm 150, Dinxperlo for the project Leven in Vrijheid!.Starting point of the composition of this piece was the poem A Poem against War from the American poet Karen Kapowich. The poem tells of young lives that are broken in their start because of war.A monument - founded in memory of the soldiers who gave their lives - is hardly noticed and even ignored. Children find the tree-sheltered memorial place rather scary and even the narrator speeds up his stride when passing. Underlying theme is the otiosity of war.The musical piece is composed of two parts that are being played without interruption. The first part explains the drama of the battle. The second part is based on the poem of Karen Karpowich in which we look back on the sacrifices that have been made. The text is sung by a Mezzo Soprano and emphasizes the bloodshed that comes along with every war. The opening theme returns at the end of the piece but in a complete metamorphosis, wherein optimism and vigor take place for resignation knowing that history repeats itself time and time again. A Poem against War had its premiere on 25th November 2012 in de DRU Cultuurfabriek in Ulft by Fanfare-orchestra Psalm 150, Dinxperlo led by Tijmen Botma. The Mezzo Soprano was Elske ter Lindert.commissioned by Psalm 150, Dinxperlo for the project Leven in Vrijheid!.Starting point of the composition of this piece was the poem A Poem against War from the American poet Karen Kapowich. The poem tells of young lives that are broken in their start because of war.A monument - founded in memory of the soldiers who gave their lives - is hardly noticed and even ignored. Children find the tree-sheltered memorial place rather scary and even the narrator speeds up his stride when passing. Underlying theme is the otiosity of war.The musical piece is composed of two parts that are being played without interruption. The first part explains the drama of the battle. The second part is based on the poem of Karen Karpowich in which we look back on the sacrifices that have been made. The text is sung by a Mezzo Soprano and emphasizes the bloodshed that comes along with every war. The opening theme returns at the end of the piece but in a complete metamorphosis, wherein optimism and vigor take place for resignation knowing that history repeats itself time and time again. A Poem against War had its premiere on 25th November 2012 in de DRU Cultuurfabriek in Ulft by Fanfare-orchestra Psalm 150, Dinxperlo led by Tijmen Botma. The Mezzo Soprano was Elske ter Lindert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.00Within These Hallowed Halls - James Swearingen
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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£71.50Meet the Band - Sandy Feldstein
The perfect piece for a recruitment concert! Join narrator "Sam the Snare Drum" as he takes students on a musical journey that introduces all of the instruments and sections of the band. Many of the instrumental themes will be familiar to students who have used the "Yamaha Advantage Recorder Plus" method. Each section, as well as the whole Band, get chances to shine in this entertaining recruitment tool.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99Lord of the Lake - Thierry Deleruyelle
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-Rches 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.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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