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£395.00Scapino (A Comedy Overture) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Walton, William - Noble, Paul
William Walton's Scapino: A Comedy Overture took as its inspiration the three-act comedy of intrigue Scapin the Schemer (French: Les Fourberies de Scapin) by the French playwright Moli?re. The title character Scapin is similar to the archetypical Scapino character. His name is related to the Italian word "scappare" (to escape) and his name translates to "little escape artist" in reference to his tendency to flee from fights, even those he himself begins. The play was first staged on 24 May 1671 in the theatre of the Palais-Royal in Paris. Scapino tends to make a confusion of anything he undertakes and metaphorically "flees" from one thought, activity or love interest to another, as his name implies, although he usually will return to it - eventually. Self-preservation and self-interest are his main concerns. This is not to say his wits are without merit. He is a schemer and scoundrel, and takes a certain pride in these facts. He was originally a masked character, although later versions usually have the actor simply powder his face. He is traditionally shown with a hooked nose and a pointed beard. Scapino was composed on commission from Frederick Stock and the Chicago Symphony on the occasion of the group's 50th anniversary, and received its world premiere by that ensemble, conducted by Stock, in 1941. This faithful arrangement is sure to find its way into the serious repertoire of outstanding Concert/Wind Bands worldwide.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Shorewood Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Combining an extravaganza for players of all levels creates an exciting spectacle for parents, while providing much needed incentives for the younger players. Shorewood Overture is specifically designed to be performed by multi-level bands and, rather than the typical massed band number where everyone plays at once, this ingenious overture allows each level to be featured briefly by itself, along with sections where everyone plays together. In addition, the Level 3 parts include cues that allow the piece to be performed by a single ensemble.Duration: 4:20Note: Level 2/Level 1 versions are not playable separately
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.00A Fugal Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Holst, Gustav - Noble, Paul
Gustav Holst began composition of A Fugal Overture in 1922, completing the full score in January 1923. Despite its name, the overture is not strictly fugal. It belongs to the era of neo-classicism, but apparently by coincidence, for Holst had not yet heard some of the Stravinsky and Hindemith works which set this fashion. The fugal subject is full of spiky crossrhythms - Holst grouped the eighth notes (quavers) of his 4/4 into a pattern of 3 + 3 + 2, thus giving a bar of three unequal beats. The piece is intense and exciting, and should make an important addition to the repertoire of the Concert Band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£154.99Algona Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Roost, Jan
This piece is dedicated to all the citizens who live, have lived, and will live in the US town of Algona, who commissioned the work to celebrate it's 150th anniversary. With dark-tinted tones (low drums, heavy brass), this overture begins with a primitive sacred feel, it seems as if centuries-old Indian singing is heard once more. Gradually the sound becomes clearer and brighter as the same theme travels throughout the band in various guises and variants. Imposing tutti passages then give the band the chance to lavishly shine. This bright and catchy overture radiates spontaneous energy and as it features every section of the band all the players as well as the listeners are continually surprised and captivated.Duration: 9:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£139.99Festive Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shostakovich, Dmitri - Takahashi, Tohru
Festive Overture was composed in 1954 to commemorate the 37th birthday of the October Revolution of 1917. With this overture Shostakovich shows his brighter side, in contrast to his melancholy 10th symphony written in the previous year. The premiere of this piece took place on November 6, 1954 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Shostakovich makes great use of different themes which he alternates and intermingles in a masterly way. This skilful transcription by Tohru Takahashi retains all the grandeur of the original.Duration: 6.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£169.95OLD WORLD OVERTURE (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Clarke, Nigel
Old World Overture is written as a musical gift from the Old World to the New World and is dedicated to Mauricio Solano and the musicians and organisers of the Corazon Verde Festival (Green Heart) in Paraiso, Costa Rica. I have based this piece on traditional Balkan folk music heard while holidaying on the banks of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia in the Summer of 2013. Old World Overture is energetic and dance-like in style, with contrasting moments of eccentricity and humour.Nigel ClarkeDuration: 5:34. Grade 5. Recorded on Polyphonic CD QPRM161D Roman Trilogy
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£32.95
OLD WORLD OVERTURE (Prestige Concert Band - Score only) - Clarke, Nigel
Old World Overture is written as a musical gift from the Old World to the New World and is dedicated to Mauricio Solano and the musicians and organisers of the Corazon Verde Festival (Green Heart) in Paraiso, Costa Rica. I have based this piece on traditional Balkan folk music heard while holidaying on the banks of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia in the Summer of 2013. Old World Overture is energetic and dance-like in style, with contrasting moments of eccentricity and humour.Nigel ClarkeDuration: 5:34. Grade 5. Recorded on Polyphonic CD QPRM161D Roman Trilogy
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£115.00Spring Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Amis, Kenneth
Commissioned in celebration of renowned conductor/educator Frank Battisti's 85th birthday, Spring Overture is an energetic rondo that can serve as a rousing opener or closer to either half of a concert program. Inspired by a motif written by Maestro Battisti himself, this work is sure to please performers and audiences alike. Its closing measures even allow a conductor to feature performers of his or her choosing in brief solos.Duration: 6.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£144.99Magic Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Magic Overture was written as an anniversary present for the B?rgermusik G?tzis in Austria.The magic of the music and landscape in the Austrian region of Vorarlberg are in abundance in the charming village of G?tzis.Visiting a place as wonderful as this helps one appreciate local traditions and experience the joy of living. Once touched by the magic, every visitor will gladly return time after time. This new overture reflects the carefree cheerful atmosphere, taking the band on a walk through the village on an icy winters night to participate in the sparkling celebrations of the villagers. 07:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£41.58
Valiance: A Heroic Overture for Band (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Robert W. Smith's majestic and powerful original work for the beginning band will be a valued addition to your concert or festival program. Bold and exciting, "Valiance: A Heroic Overture for Band" is composed using only a one octave range for each instrument. Teaching opportunities abound including a short fugue that leads to the dramatic conclusion. An excellent addition to the beginning band repertoire!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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