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£42.00Blue Ribbon Special
Introducing a confidence-building selection for young bands! This composition reinforces fundamentals, featuring a steady 4/4 time signature and the accessible key of concert B flat key. A strong opening statement leads to a pleasing clarinet and trumpet melody. The music develops in harmonic depth and layers, while still maintaining the charming simplicity of the theme. Perfect for a prize-winning performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£7.00Philharmonic Phun Phest - Offenbach
This is a clever medley of classical favorites that kicks off with a grandiose setting of the opening of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, continues with excerpts from Johann Strauss' beloved Blue Danube Waltz and the opening theme of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and concludes with the rollicking Can-Can from Gait Parisienne. A light-hearted medley that is a delight to experience and a perfect way to introduce these classic pieces to young performers. Duration: 2'20" Key: Bb Ranges: Trumpet - D; Horn - D; Trombone - C
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00Camelia City March
Written to celebrate the "Camelia City" (Quitman, Georgia), this traditional style march is written in the style of Henry Fillmore. Starting with a light, happy woodwind melody with simple flourishes in the low brass, the march then moves through dynamic changes before a trio that features low clarinets and euphonium with a unique woodblock percussion accompaniment. Ending with a return to brass flourishes, this classic march is perfect for learning the traditional musical form.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00Scarborough Fantasy
This hauntingly beautiful composition features both beautiful original and traditional melodies with lush harmonic construction. Performers will experience expressive playing in minor keys amidst a lyrical, legato flow. With an emotional key change and multiple musically dramatic moments for every section, this inspiring composition offers a modern take on a timeless classic. Perfect for a contrasting concert selection or contest ballad.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00Silent Midwinter's Noel
This fantasia on three traditional Christmas carol uses "In the Bleak Midwinter," "Silent Night" and "The First Noel" as its foundation. Written in accessible keys to help students achieve excellent intonation, the arrangement also helps players perform with their instrument's characteristic sound. Careful attention to the harmonic cadences will also teach performers about tension and resolution and its place in musical expression. A perfect complement to a faster holiday selection, this carol-based arrangement with a modern setting will be a favorite with all.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00Rigaudon
The rigaudon is a French Baroque dance in a lively duple meter. Rhythmically simple with a few syncopated lines, this short composition is the perfect introduction to this style. With varying dynamics, this is an excellent piece for developing a lighter playing style while also focusing on listening, articulations, and musical phrasing with repeats. Playable by as few as one on a part, this also works well for smaller bands with limited instrumentation.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00Honor Bound
Honor Bound is to be obligated by one's own code of conduct to do what is ethically right. This is often referenced in the military, but applies equally to our everyday conduct. This traditional military style march represents the dignity and worth of the individual. This is accomplished by featuring all sections at some point: a percussion introduction and interlude, trumpet fanfare, low brass melody, and woodwind lead. The notated dynamics are essential for musical contrast and the tempo can be adjusted according to student skill levels. Perfect to teach march form, this composition is also suitable for patriotic celebrations or as a last-minute selection for more advanced bands.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00Sunrise March
Named for the opening motif, which quickly ascends like the rising sun, this march offers several teaching moments. Students get to work on independent parts playing in imitation or call and response, dynamic development, staccatos, accents, and minimal accidentals. Every section plays the melody at some point which makes this an excellent choice for demonstration or recruitment concerts. Perfect for concerts and contest, and even graduation as a processional.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£38.006-Note Santa
This arrangement of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is perfect for the beginning band winter concert. Based on the first 6 notes of the concert Bb scale, the scoring ensures every instrument gets a chance to play the rhythmically simple melody. The only eighth notes appear in the snare drum part. Written with the composer's typical expertise for a great sounding and easy-to-put together composition, try this for a jolly good time.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00The Lizard King
Inspired by the composer's son's fascination with lizards, this beginning band piece uses at most eight notes in each instrument's range, perfect to end the first year of instruction. Featuring many opportunities for dynamics and articulation development, this composition will help develop those essential skills. With plenty of percussion parts to keep players interested and every section playing the melody, this piece is sure to become a student favorite!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days