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£84.99A Copland Portrait - David Conte
Originally commissioned by maestro Neal Gittleman, A Copland Portrait was premiered by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in January 2000. In March of 2015, First Lieutenant Ryan Nowlin's transcription of this work for band was premiered by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel Jason Fettig. ECS Publishing is proud to offer both the band and the orchestra version. Conte on the creation of this overture: "I set out quite consciously to evoke various aspects of Copland's work by combining and recombining them within the terms of my own musical personality. For example, the first theme of A Copland Portrait combines the character of a theme from The Red Pony with the rhythmic texture of the scherzo of the Third Symphony. While composing the piece I was conscious of drawing inspiration from many of Copland's works; a melodic shape here, a harmonic gesture there, until I arrived at something that felt fresh and new to me. A Copland Portrait is cast in a traditional Sonata-Allegro form. After a vigorous, syncopated orchestral tutti, the first theme is announced in the solo oboe, accompanied by a steady eighth-note ostinato. Playful interjections are stated in the flute and bassoon. The syncopated tutti returns; the first theme is stated again, this time in the low winds. This theme builds to a colorful climax, leading into a more dissonant transition section, which gradually slows and gives way to a lilting, more lyrical second theme in the clarinet. After some modest development of the second theme, a more plaintive theme stated in the muted trumpet brings the exposition to a close. A scherzando development section follows; the first four notes of the first theme are inverted and subjected to various contrapuntal treatments. This development section ends with a return of the opening syncopated motive, leading into a recapitulation of the first theme, this time in canon, and the second theme and closing theme, broadly sung. A brilliant toccata-style coda brings A Copland Portrait to a brisk conclusion."
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£71.50
Beginning Anew - John M. Pasternak
John's harmonic palette is practically refreshing in this overture-like piece that sounds like it's from a time long past. This work has just the right amount of drama and excitement to make it a perfect addition to the festival repertoire list.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Sonic Radiance - Larry Clark
Radiance perfectly describes veteran composer Larry Clark's powerful new work for concert band. An excellent choice for festival or contest, Sonic Radiance is a bright and melodic piece. With many opportunities to teach form and structure and a wonderfully expressive lyrical section that will push your ensemble's musicianship, this piece has it all!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Cornerstone - Tyler Arcari
Cornerstone is a follow up to Tyler Arcari's very popular march Capstone. This new march has all of Arcari's compositional signatures in standard march form but contrasting to Capstone - is more in the style of a circus march. Still extremely accessible for younger musicians, this march is perfect for your next adjudication or festival performance.
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£110.00Atlantic Rhapsody - Robert Thurston
Robert Thurston uses the U.S. Navy Hymn, Eternal Father, Strong to Save, as a starting point for his expansive Atlantic Rhapsody,using the tune's melodic motifs to create moods ranging from reflective and prayerful to buoyant and adventurous. With his usual flair for musical detail, and interesting lines in every part, Thurston has written the soundtrack for an exhilarating musical voyage!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.99
Pacifica - Robert Buckley
The idea for Pacifica came from a car trip along the coastal road of the west coast of North America from Vancouver to San Francisco. This area is alive with stunning vistas, pristine beaches, and animal life. The composer was watching the eagles soaring overhead and wondered what all of this would look like from the eagle's perspective - through the eyes of an eagle. This was the inspiration for Pacifica. Experience the mighty Pacific coast from an entirely new perspective with Robert Buckley's Pacifica.
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£50.50
Menuetto from Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K 500 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
With the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth quickly approaching, you will want to take a look at this arrangement by Robert Longfield. This classical minuet comes from the third movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40, considered by many to be one of his greatest masterpieces. With this transcription, you can finally bring this work to life with your concert band!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
The Happy Hungarian - David Shaffer
Popular cartoons have made Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody #2 and Johannes Brahms's Hungarian Rhapsody #5 instantly recognizable. This arrangement cleverly combines several themes from both compositions into one fun-filled frolic through classical cartoon capers. Whistles, bird whistles, and ratchets all add to the charm of this novel tune. This is one "Happy Hungarian" that will keep you smiling for a long time!
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£82.95
Butterflys Ball - Ryan Fraley
This compelling work incorporates elements of mystery and intrigue in a whirlwind of sounds, colors, and textures. Written in a quick 3/4 time, this engaging composition uses an attractive harmonic language, expressive melodic lines, and clever orchestrations to invoke the fairy-tale imagery of Robert Louis Stevenson's poetry in A Child's Garden of Verses. The playful nature of the piece moves between a lilting quality and a more lyrical expressive nature. Wonderful writing and an excellent change of pace for any concert, especially for directors looking for a lighter work with substantial quality. (3:52)
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£45.95
Can Santa Can Can? - Jacques Offenbach
Santa's elves are finished with their seasonal duties and are dancing in celebration. The reindeer join in and so does Mrs. Claus. They decide to invite Santa to join them, but the question is, "Can Santa Can Can?" This novel holiday work combines the famous Offenbach Can Can with humorous snippets of various carols. Sure to bring a smile to everyone's face this holiday season! (1:31)
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