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£64.99Highlights from Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical sensation CATS has given us some of the most exhilerating songs in musical theatre today. Johnnie Vinson's flair for writing accessible arrangements for younger players makes this medley a guaranteed success. Includes: Overture, Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats, The Old Gumbie Cat, Memory, Mr. Mistoffelees, and Addressing Of Cats.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Knights Of Destiny - Michael Sweeney
This new overture (fast-slow-fast) from Michael Sweeney opens with a dynamic unison statement and features powerful percussion writing throughout. The lyrical slow section includes a short trumpet solo and lush woodwind scoring. Mike's unique use of harmonies and dramatic effects makes this particularly impressive for younger players.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Beyond the Horizon
New to the MusicWorks series, Ted Ricketts brings a fresh and exhilarating style to the concert band medium. Displaying a mastery of tone colors and scoring techniques, this overture begins with a tuneful melody in a lush setting. This is followed by a dynamic fast section featuring strong percussion writing. The piece returns to the opening strains for a very effective ending.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Heritage Trail - John Moss
With undertones of patriotic sentiment and historic pride, this marvelous overture from John Moss presents a wealth of musical themes. The gentle opening features the woodwinds and then the main theme is stated first by thetrumpets. Expertly scored for younger groups so that every section of the band has interesting parts. Very effective writing!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50On the Edge of Tomorrow - Michael Sweeney
Written for a middle school band in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the composer states that although commissioned prior to the catastrophic flood of 2008 that affected so many people including students and teachers, the work took on newmeaning as a way to cope with disaster and have faith in a better tomorrow. Displaying a range of emotions from anger to reflection to hope, this is a magnificently powerful overture for young players. Dur: 4:45 (Grade 2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£129.99...Go - Samuel R. Hazo
...Go puts the hall on notice that a concert has just begun, writes composer Samuel R. Hazo. Dynamic brass hits, woodwind runs, shimmering chorales and percussion breaks keep both the player and the listener on seat's edge duringthis tour-de-force overture. In 2009 alone, this spectacular work opened five All-State concerts. Guaranteed to raise the heart rate of anyone within earshot! Dur: 3:05
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Sky Dance - Richard L. Saucedo
Using a recurring four-note motif and a variety of textural punctuations, here is a stunning and fresh-sounding overture from Richard Saucedo. A slow and lyric middle section featuring woodwind colors and rich emotional contoursprovides a stark contrast to the rhythmic intensity of the opening and closing sections. Dramatic and powerful! Dur: 4:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Black Diamond - Robert Longfield
Here's a unique and bold overture that combines an effective aural diamond shape along with a visual representation in the notation. A contrasting lyric middle section adds variety and balance to this impressive work for youngerbands.
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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