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£97.50American Folk Fantasy
American Folk Fantasy is a medley in overture style, which includes three well-known American folk songs. The first section utilizes 'Round Her Neck She Wears a Yellow Ribbon in an up-beat, march-like rendition. The second tune,All the Pretty Little Horses (Hushabye), provides a lyrical touch to the middle section. What follows is a stirring setting of the famous Shaker melody, Simple Gifts, which ultimately rushes to a grandiose conclusion. (4:45)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
New Frontiers - Aaron Blakely
This new concert overture by young composer Aaron Blakely is reminiscent of the great Western movie score genre. It has the bold open intervals of the American sound made famous by Aaron Copland along with a very memorable melody and driving rhythms. The main theme of the piece is contrasted by a lush and lyrical middle section that builds to a wonderful climax before the return of the driving main theme. New Frontiers is a perfect showcase piece for your band to play at contest or festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Envisage - Larry Clark
Envisage brings across the contemplative feeling of a journey, drawing the performer and listener toward an inevitable outcome. The piece is written in a standard overture form with a strident A section contrasted by a gorgeous B section which shifts to a major key. To finish it up, the A section returns and ends with a dramatic coda.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50The Forgotten Village - Michael Oare
This overture for second year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory. In this descriptive work, the slow and reflective opening leads to a vibrant faster section with driving rhythms and melodic lines passed from section to section. Dur: 2:45.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£96.50
Incandescent Sky - Robert Sheldon
This sparkling concert overture commemorates the 30th anniversary of the First Coast Wind Symphony. An opening majestic fanfare leads to a buoyant main theme in 12/8 time. A lyrical contrasting section is as rich in melodic content as it is passion. The piece, being in a modified rondo form restates a variation of the main theme before returning to the opening fanfare and a rousing conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£51.50The Jaws of Fenris (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barrett, Roland
As the title implies, this stunning overture opens with an ominous initial statement and erupts to a driving musical force to the end. Inspired by an Antarctic mountain, the story is based on the Norse mythology story about a monstrous wolf. Engaging and charismatic, this composition sounds more difficult than it plays and will serve equally well on concerts or contest programs.Duration: 1:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.95Ariel (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Strommen, Carl
This original overture demonstrates a sense of lightness and buoyancy. The title is borrowed from the sprite-like character in William Shakespeare's "The Tempest." A spirit whose name is derived from "air," Ariel is capricious, ethereal, and mischievous, adjectives that apply to this piece. A cherished addition to the repertoire!Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.52Mark of Triumph
A magnificent contest overture combining sensitive scoring with memorable melodies. The opening fanfare and processional leads to an andante section featuring lyrical solo passages that are not technically demanding. A variation of the opening theme brings the band to a powerful and triumphant conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50
Nottingham Sketches
This delightful overture has a slightly British sound that is perfect for concert or contest performances by developing bands. The bright allegro section features strong melodic themes in the woodwinds that are followed by an impressive melody for all of the lower instruments. The adagio section includes solos for trumpet and flute before building to a lush full band sound. Very playable, this appealing piece is sure to pay big dividends for your band program. Extremely nice for this grade level!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.32
Orpheus - Offenbach, Jacques
This masterful arrangement of Offenbach's famous overture to "Orpheus in the Underworld" is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! All the subtleties of the original are captured, from the spirited opening, the lush lyrical themes, and rousing "Can-Can" for the finale. "Orpheus" will showcase your band, providing a fun change of pace for your next concert. Exciting and enjoyable music!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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