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Gloriosa - Symphonic Poem for Band Mvt 2 & 3 - Yasuhide Ito
A new acquisition by Bravo Music, this fresh printing of the 1990 masterwork by Yasuhide Ito features a newly engraved score, improved parts, good availability and value. This stirring and powerful homage to early Christianity in Japan profoundly and eloquently states the case of cross-cultural conflict and resolution.I. OratioThe Gregorian chant "Gloriosa" begins with the words, "O gloriosa Domina excelsa super sidera que te creavit provide lactasti sacro ubere." The first movement Oratio opens with bells sounding the hymn's initial phrases. The movement as a whole evokes the fervent prayers and suffering of the Crypto-Christians.II. CantusIII. Dies FestusCommissioned in 1989 and premiered in 1990 by the Sasebo Band of the Maritime Self-Defense Force of Kyushu, southern Japan.Gloriosa is inspired by the songs of the Kakure-Kirishitan (Crypto-Christians) of Kyushu who continued to practice their faith surreptitiously after the ban of Christianity, which had been introduced to that southern region in the mid-16th century by Roman Catholic missionary Francisco Xavier. The worship brought with it a variety of western music.Though Christianity was proscribed in 1612 by authority of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Edo (today Tokyo), Kakure-Kirishitan continued advocating sermons and disguised songs. Melodies and lyrics such as Gregorian chant were obliged to be "Japanized". For example, the Latin word "Gloriosa" was changed to "Gururiyoza." This adaptation of liturgy for survival inspired Ito to write this piece in order to reveal and solve this unique cultural mystery.The composer explains:"Nagasaki district in Kyushu region continued to accept foreign culture even during the seclusion period, as Japan's only window to the outer world. After the proscription of Christianity, the faith was preserved and handed down in secret in the Nagasaki and Shimabara areas of Kyushu region. My interest was piqued by the way in which the Latin words of Gregorian chants were gradually `Japanized' during the 200 years of hidden practice of the Christian faith. That music forms the basis of Gloriosa."Gloriosa, fusing Gregorian chant and Japanese folk music, displays the most sophisticated counterpoint yet found in any Japanese composition for wind orchestra.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Qu Verdes Son - Zachary Poulter
Beginning with simmering Latin percussion this energetic, rhythmic arrangement of O Tannenbaum, explores the beauty and meaning of one of the holiday's most beloved symbols: the Christmas tree. Qu Verdes Son, the Spanish-language version, celebrates the tree's beautiful lights, fresh aroma, and especially, its lovely color. Playable by beginning students who only know the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, this will be an audience and student favorite!
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£59.95Monuments - Sean O'Loughlin
Using only the first six notes taught by most method books and no eighth notes in the wind parts, Sean O'Loughlin has crafted a tuneful and rewarding piece for beginning band. The march-like music covers moods that are heroic, reflective and triumphant in turn. Duration: 2' Key: Bb Ranges: Trumpet-A, Horn-C, Trombone-G
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£59.95Resolution - Sean O'Loughlin
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£59.95Ancient Hunters - Sean O'Loughlin
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£61.95Arrival At Normandy - Sean O'Loughlin
Arrival at Normandy depicts the entry into Normandy by our forces on D-Day. The tune uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band method and the most difficult rhythm is quarter note based in the winds. Perfect contest/festival showcase piece for a be
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£59.95Wigan Warriors - Sean O'Loughlin
Named After an English Rugby team, this exciting new piece for beginners by popular composer Sean O'Loughlin is a real winner. It uses ony the first 6 notes Bb-G and nothing more difficult than a quarter note in the winds, but it dynamic and fresh with a very memorable melody.
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£59.95Enchanted Village - Sean O'Loughlin
This is a dramatic work with an atmospheric, somewhat foreboding opening and a vigorous Allegro. Cleverly written, Enchanted Village is a rather stern piece (in natural minor) that succeeds in sounding more difficult than it is, despite being confined to the basic six notes first learned by beginning players. There are effective contrasts between legato and marcato playing that provide excellent teaching opportunities.
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£59.95Redhawk - Sean O'Loughlin
Redhawk depicts the power and grace of the majestic bird in this piece written by Sean O'Loughlin, a composer who band directors have come to trust. He continually provides beginning bands with musical, yet easy-to-play compositions, making them feel successful and sound fantastic. This piece makes very limited demands with respect to rhythm and notes.
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£59.95Supremacy - Sean O'Loughlin
Supremacy is an engaging work for the beginning concert band. The piece provides many important teaching opportunities to reinforce rhythm, counting, and dynamics in the students' development. The rhythms in the wind parts are limited to quarter, half, and whole notes, and the music incorporates basic dissonance and resolution into the fabric of the piece. A perfect piece for the students' first experience performing at contest/festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days