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£189.99Homecoming - Alex Shapiro
Homecoming is a distinctly American piece of music which ventures emotionally from doubt, to hope, and finally to celebration. The most simple wind instrument of all, the human voice, echoes meaningful homecomings, wherever home may be and from whatever circumstance one returns. Written for the soldiers of the U.S. Army TRADOC Band, Homecoming seamlessly flows between traditional styles that originated in the U.S., from post-minimalist concert music to jazz. As the music grows into a waltz rhythm, welcoming smiles dance with it to the end as loved ones are reunited.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£239.99Clarinet Concerto - Satoshi Yagisawa
The Clarinet Concerto is the highpoint of Satoshi Yagisawa's 'Concerto Series', which also includes Suite Concertante for Piano and Wind Orchestra, Trumpet Concerto, Trombone Concerto and Saxophone Concertino, as well asConcertino for Solo Percussion and Wind Orchestra. Yagisawa's characteristic theme in the second movement enjoys great popularity and is therefore often performed separately as Intermezzo.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Preludio all' atto I - Giuseppe Verdi
Ernani (1844), Giuseppe Verdi's fifth opera, is based on the homonymous tragedy by Victor Hugo. Verdi's success with Ernani, as well as Nabucco and I lombardi alla prima crociata, can be ascribed to two distinct ideas: the melodic idea and the patriotic idea. The melodic idea is very important to move and touch the audience, while the patriotic idea is the source of enthusiasm and emotions. Approximately ten years elapse between two similar stories: the one of the outlaw Ernani and the one of Manrico, the troubadour. In the prelude to Act I, in only three minutes, Verdi has succeeded in skillfully concentrating the main elements of the entiredrama. One can clearly observe the themes of love, oath, and death.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99The Spirit of Youth - Thomas Doss
Europe`s broad cultural heritage is a valuable possession that should be protected.We stand before the enormous challenge of creating a unity of East and West while at the same time maintaining the long established cultural diversity. After all, the wealth of Europe lies within its variety of traditions - this is what the future should be built upon. This hymn, written within the context of the Austrian EU Presidency 2006, is dedicated to all of Europes young people and will add a wonderfully uplifting feel to any performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.95Rhythm of the Winds - Frank Erickson
What a great interplay of rhythms! History will remember this work as one of the most played concert and contest pieces of all time. The alternation of two rhythmsone syncopated and the other an after-beat patternform the rhythmic foundation for the work's theme. This rhythmic pattern has become a staple for many contemporary band compositions. It's just as classy as it is classic! (5:15)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.99Requiem Aeternam - Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Puccini was commissioned to write a second opera after the resounding success of his first, Le Villi. However, the original four-act, grand opera Edgar, to a libretto by Ferdinando Fontana, received a rather lukewarm reception at its premire in La Scala in Milan in 1889 - initially, the work was only performed three times. Of all the planned performances in the subsequent two years, only one took place, in Lucca, Puccini's birthplace. There, the work was well received. Nevertheless, the composer decided to make drastic changes to Edgar the most radical being the reduction of the opera to three acts, as well as altering a few arias, charactersand instrumental parts. In its revised form, the work was even less popular than before. The discarded fourth act later provided material for Tosca (the duet Amoro sol' per te), but Puccini never felt the need to defend Edgar - as he did other less fortunate operas, such as La Rondine and Suor Angelica. On a piano excerpt for his female friend Sybil Seligman he even corrupted the title to 'E Dio ti GuARda da quest' opera' (may God preserve you from this opera). This did not prevent Arturo Toscanini performing the Requiem from the third act at Puccini's funeral in Milan Cathedral on 3 December 1924. The Requiem in the third act is being played when the long funeral procession carries the alleged body of Edgar - the confusedyoung man hesitating between the love of the virtuous Fidelia and the exotic Tigrana. The mass hails Edgar as a hero, but a monk claims that he has betrayed his country for a few gold pieces. When the soldiers try to desecrate the body, they discover that the armor contains none. The monk reveals himself as Edgar. He wants to leave with his faithful Fidelia, but the vengeful Tigrana stabs him and kills Fidelia. Edgar grieves over the lifeless body of his beloved, while Tigrana is arrested and the people submerge into prayer.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50
Windsongs - David Shaffer
Reminiscent of this composer's "Excellentia Overture", this exceptional concert/contest composition will show off your band's ability to play both crisp energetic and lyrical styles. Majestic fanfare opening statements prepare the spirited main theme that alternates between brass and woodwinds. Separating the outer fast section is a beautiful legato song which builds to a triumphant climax before returning to the main theme. Extremely Nice!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£41.99
Up On the Housetop - Jerry Williams
A novel and appealing rock arrangement for young bands that's full of the Holiday spirit. Includes lots of optional percussion parts to keep all of Santa's little drummer elves busy.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99
My Favorite Time of the Year - Ed Huckeby
A delightful piece for holiday concerts that is chock full of fun for the players and audience alike. Ed Huckeby's tasty composition is very musical for this grade level and yet it's quite playable and can be prepared with a minimum of rehearsal time. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50
Frontier Valley - Loest
From the driving of the railroad spikes to the cracking of the cattle whips, Tim Loest's delightful "Frontier Valley" effectively captures the energy and excitement of America's westward expansion. A perfect opener for a young band concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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