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£65.99Bravura! - Larry Neeck
An impressive overture for mid-level bands that is sure be a favorite for years to come! Every section of the band gets a chance to be featured and it includes a large number of percussion instruments to keep your young drummers involved and interested! A beautiful slower section provides a nice contrast to the robust main theme. Wonderful teaching material and an outstanding choice for any concert or festival performance! A real winner!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00With Voice of Triumph Raised - Custer
Based on the well-loved hymn tune, "Madrid" ("Come, Christians, Join To Sing"), this creatively striking, rousing overture is perfectly suited to be a concert opener or closer. Energetic rhythms, effective orchestration, and warm harmonies make this piece a favorite of band members and concertgoers alike, while remaining practical for conductors to prepare, even with limited rehearsal time. Formally based on the structure of the hymn lyrics, this work features a vigorous opening section, followed by a lyrical repose that eventually transitions into an assertive, climactic crescendo to the finish. "With Voice of Triumph Raised" will be the highlight of your concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99Somerset - James Swearingen
Somerset County, located in the state of Pennsylvania, is the inspiration for this overture. It is dedicated to the many residents who, over the past several years, have worked tirelessly to create a proper and fitting tribute to the heroes of Flight 93 that went down in a field on September 11, 2001. The music is meant to remind us that we should never forget the brave acts of those citizen soldiers who fought to protect our freedoms. Inspirational!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99
Life Dances - William Himes
Who but William Himes could have composed this one? Filled with humor, pathos, excitement and surprise, LIFE DANCES is a brilliant and rhythmic overture for the adventurous band. The dauntless contemporary sounds of the opening are contrasted by an almost Medeival character. You'll traverse many intriguing and unpredictable paths before dazzling rhythmic interplay drives the band to the astonishing ending.Like life, when you first open this "box of chocolates" you truly won't know what wonderful treats are in store. As a director, if you've ever gotten a bit weary of the "same old same old," you've come to the right place for a change. This one is sure to reinvigorate youand your band as you discover together all the surprises life has to offer. A celebration!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£147.10Ouverture 2000 for band - Henk van Lijnschooten
The number 2000 - to begin with - stands for the magic year, that is drawing near so swiftly. Another fact represented by this number is that this overture makes the two thousandth work published by MOLENAARS MUZIEKCENTRALE since its foundation in 1933. 'Ouverture 2000' was written to commemorate this occasion and it is dedicated to the Molenaar family.The music displays a pithy, festive and dynamic character.The opening fanfare is succeeded by a fast and virtuoso movement in which a 'pull-out of all stops' of the various windband registers can be heard.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£183.20Danser fra "Kosakkene" - Catharius Elling
The Opera "The Cossacs" by Catharinus Elling is based on the Nikolai Gogol novel about Taras Bulba."The Cossacs" was premiered in 1897 at Eldorado in Kristiania (the old name on Norway's capitol Oslo). Despite positive response in the papers of that time, the opera was newer performed again in it's entirely. The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation have an abbreviated recording in it's archives, but no complete performance is known to date.The Norwegian National Opera Orchestra recorded both the overture and the dances in 2021, conducted by Ingar Bergby. Thet are both a part of the CD "Norwegian Opera Overtures".This arrangement is not commissioned by anyone, but rather written to better the availability of quality Norwegian orchestral music arranged for Concert Band.This edition is a good opportunity to be more familiar with Norwegian heritage of orchestral music.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Above and Beyond - Robert Buckley
Written as a celebratory piece, Above and Beyond is a stirring overture that explodes with energy and enthusiasm - a tribute to the quest for the extraordinary and the desire to do more than is required. Built around threedistinct themes which are organically developed, the work contains powerful and triumphant melodies, driving percussion, dynamic contrasts and a marvelous cantabile. This exhilarating concert opener exemplifies joy and spirit.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Northland Pines - Michael Sweeney
Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Carefully using repetitive patternscombined with a unique harmonic treatment and brief lyric section, this work provides musical depth in a framework that is easy to teach. (Grade 2.5) Dur: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99In The Valley of the Sun - James Curnow
Commissioned by the Sun City (AZ) Concert Band, In the Valley of the Sun is composed in a three-part overture format opening with a rollicking and rhythmic Western-style theme. The slow middle theme musically depicts the beauty ofthe Arizona desert with a flowing, yet angular melody. In the third section, the Western flavor returns to draw the work to an exciting and driving conclusion. (Grade 3.5) Dur: 5:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50
Sandcastle Sketches - Robert Sheldon
A powerful and majestic overture, scored to produce a wide range of interesting colors while remaining accessible to the less experience players. A wonderful choice for either contest or concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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