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Flying Colors - Chris Sharp
Marches have long been a staple of the concert band repertoire, and FJH is proud to offer this exciting new concert march by Chris Sharp. Bright and spirited throughout, this piece utilizes the rhythmic contrast between duple and triple meters in the tradition of the 'March King' himself. An exciting contest opener.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£156.30Simoon Concert - Ferrer Ferran
The Simoon Concerto is a two part composition for alto saxaphone and wind orcehstra. The first part, Dance of the Dunes, describes how the sand dunes form and alter their shape due to the scorching desert winds. In the following section, Dance of the Tuaregs, the snare drum signals the start of the dance of the legendary nomadic desert dwellers. The proud Tuareg people dance according to the ancient traditional rhythms of their ancestors
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£90.30Super Nova - Hans Joachim Rhinow
Hans-Joachim Rhinow, born in Berlin on 18 November 1921, studied at the Conservatory of Music (Musikhochschule) of his native town. From 1958 onwards he was active as composer and arranger for radio, television and film productions. He composed several works for wind band, among which the popular folksong medleys 'Russische Impressionen' and 'Fiesta Mexicana' were very successful, and signed some works with the pseudonym Frank Harvest. Here is a new work 'Super Nova' which MOLENAAR EDITION is proud to present. Once more, Rhinow's orchestration talent is clearly demonstrated in this easy listening piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£122.40Elegia Romana - Franz Watz
Impressive and yet gentle, the proud eagle soars over the mountaintops and through the ravines of the Karpaten. As the uncrowned king of the air, he observes all earthly events from Romania's highest peaks, and from the highest altitudes, with his sharp and watchful eyes, he sees all......
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£112.20Crab Migration - Alex Poelman
On a small island between Indonesia and Australia every year a strange event takes place. Out of the dense forest millions of red crabs start their journey to the other site of the island. This amazing specticle occurs only on Christmas Island, The score Christmas Island describes this wonderful event. This is a composition by the very recognizable and impressive composer Alex Poelman (1981). Skilfully written and orchestrated, Molenaar Edition is proud of this young and energetic composer!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£113.30Moderate Dances - Angelo Sormani
This piece is a tribute to dance music, especially passionate, intense and meditative dance music. "Moderate Dances" is divided into three movements: a "Tango", a "Slow Waltz" and a "Bossa Nova". Each movement and each dance has its own particular characteristics but, when combined, these different rhythmic beats and times give the piece a feeling of completeness and uniformity. The Tango started to flourish in the suburbs of Buenos Aires in around 1880. There is still some doubt as to its origins, which may be Cuban (Habanera) but are probably African. It was most popular in Argentina and Brazil: here the male protagonist was originally the "gaucho" with his inseparable guitar, later to be replaced by the proud, elegant "compadre". By around 1910 the Tango had spread to Italy and France. New clubs opened, where the upper classes could watch and dance the Tango. Here the dance also underwent some rapid transformations. The exaggerated and extravagant gestures and body movements disappeared. Slow, gliding steps replaced the old rotational movements. The women's red ankle-boots and the partners "staring into each other's eyes" accentuated the erotic nature and sensuality of this dance. So much so that, in 1913, the German government banned soldiers from dancing the Tango. Those who broke the law were immediately discharged from the army. From a strictly musical perspective, the basic instruments were a flute, a harp (the diatonic harp typically played by the Indians of Paraguay) and a violin, or flute, guitar and violin or even clarinet, guitar and violin. These instruments were easy to transport, ideal for playing at parties, in the streets and in courtyards. The musicians played by ear, frequently improvising: there were no scores, no records, which is the main reason why it is impossible to trace the Tango back to its exact origins. However, the Tango's evolution (and growing popularity) was once again fostered by its fundamental ability to absorb "other" cultures, languages and sounds. And it was the arrival of the "bandoneon" (an accordion-like instrument that was invented in Germany and brought to Rio de la Plata by some immigrant), which replaced the flute, that marked the beginning of the Tango's huge success outside Argentina. A number of talented composers, above all the great Astor Piazzola (1921-1992), transformed the bandoneon from a simple accompanying instrument to a solo instrument that was to become the distinguishing feature of the 20th century Tango. The Slow Waltz originated from the Waltz, the typical dance of the Bavarian and Tyrolese peasants in the 1700s. It was composers like Johann Strauss, father and son, who carried the Waltz to its zenith in the 1800s, creating the sensual and melancholy yet joyful and charming dance we are all familiar with. When the Waltz first became popular in Germany, the members of respectable society were shocked at the closeness of the dancing partners, who had always previously danced apart. The main difference between the Waltz and Slow Waltz is that the latter has a slower, more expressive rhythm: the men wear tails and the women wear ball gowns decorated with beads and feathers and couples dance in graceful rotational movements. "Bossa Nova" is the title of the last movement in the piece. Jobim, the great Brazilian musician, described this musical genre as a combination of modern Jazz and Samba. Bossa Nova means "new wave". This was the name of the artistic and musical movement that evolved in Brazil in the late Fifties and was extremely popular throughout the Sixties. The songs are usually about love or social matters, drawing inspiration from the slums of Rio De Janeiro and the lives of their inhabitants. Bossa Nova, with its original compositions and the artistic talent of its musicians, also became hugely popular in the United States and Europe, and top Jazz musicians (Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Bob Cooper, Charlie Bird, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, Dizzy Gillespie) started to include Bossa in their repertoires.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00Vanguard Fanfare (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Romeyn, Rob
Vanguard Fanfare" is a bold and regal concert opener for young band. A proud, heroic opening statement is followed by a regal, flowing melody. As the melody develops, a countermelody is introduced, and we then move into a delicate section of lighter texture. The music ends as it began, proud, heroic and strong. Changing styles and textures offer valuable teaching opportunities. This one is a real winner for concert or festival performance! Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.00Masters inTthis Hall (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Willcocks
Masters in This Hall (alternative title: Nowell, Sing We Clear) is a Christmas carol with words written around 1860 by the English poet and artist William Morris to an old French dance tune. It is said to have a sixteenth-century feel, harking back to a simpler society, in line with Morris's own romanticism. It also has elements of Morris's socialist beliefs, with the poor bringing news of Christ's birth to the Masters in this Hall and a warning to the proud. The carol describes a poor man, emphasized by his rural dialect, drawing his master's attention to the birth of Christ by describing how he had met shepherds travelling to Bethlehem in solemn mood where, joining them, he had seen the Christ child in his mother's arms. The chorus repeats how the birth of Christ has raised up the poor and cast down the proud. This represents one of the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with David Willcocks' Carols for Choirs.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99Admiral Spirit (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Travis, Timothy
The 'Admiral Spirit' is the pride of the Navy. The ship is at sea, there is no wind, the sun is shining. The crew are busy piloting the ship into port in prime condition. The admiral himself will inspect the vessel.The first movement (Allegro Con Spirito) gives musical expression to the majestic ship and its toiling crew.In the second movement (Andante), the ship sails into port. It has been polished and technically everything is in order. The admiral will be proud when he inspects the ship.Third movement (Allegro Molto): the captain and his crew are nervous (modulations) while working at the 'finishing touch'. The Navy Band is ready to receive the admiral !. He may be proud of his flagship.Duration: 6:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95Prairie Dance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Docter, Zachary
In Zach Docter's Prairie Dance, every instrument gets a chance to shine. A simple tune starts in the clarinets. As it's passed through the ensemble, it grows louder before culminating in a rhythmic Americana-esque hoedown that would make Copland proud. After this spirited climax, the tune winds down before ending quietly with the clarinets, precisely as it began. Every instrument group is featured in this piece. Transparency allows students to gain experience playing in thin textures, which may be a new experience at this grade level.Duration: 1.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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