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£84.99It Takes Two - Sylvia Moy
It Takes Two was a huge hit when it came out in 1965, perhaps one of Marvin Gaye's biggest ever. The lyrics talk about how it is easier to pursue dreams together with someone else rather than by yourself. Over the years, many artists have covered It Takes Two in various styles and genres. Stef Minnebo's arrangement proves that it can even be a big hit with concert bands!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Fish Flew like Birds - Mike Hannickel
Fish Flew Like Birds is a great piece of entertaining band music based on Gospel and Blues music, which are two of America's most influential contributions to the world's musical palette.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.50
Of Honor And Glory - Carmine Pastore
Dedicated to the brave men and women of the armed forces, the stately tempo and moderate duration of this one keep it within reach of every Grade 1 band. Interesting harmonization and lots of attention to dynamics and articulations make it a good choice for the final piece at your young band's first festival appearance. You may also wish to consider HONOR AND GLORY for an elementary or Jr. High massed band festival for many of these same reasons.It's advisable to expose even your youngest students to the works of many different composers. Always creative, the music of Carmine Pastore is welcome in the repertoire of bands at every level. Add Pastore to your youngband library today!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Excursions - James Curnow
A joyous and exuberant sparkler for your next concert! This bright little bijou from James Curnow is a great way to start the show. It's as inviting as they get and will engage every listener from start to finish.The easy excitement will motivate your Grade 2 band to their iridescent best. For groups playing regularly at a Grade 3 level EXCURSIONS also works well in the program following any heavy major work you may have chosen to perform. It's a perfect way to lighten the mood and recapture those listeners who may be new to the art of listening to larger forms.Use it anywhere, anytime of the year. It'll be quick to prepare, effective in concert, and has much more tooffer educationally than the typical "pop/movie tune" type of fare.Take a look!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99English Carol Fantasy - James Curnow
Contrasting colors and varied orchestration techniques make this majestic setting of OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM come alive for Christmas. Of the three different tunes that are commonly associated with the original carol text, this arrangement uses the melody that's best known in England. ENGLISH CAROL FANTASY remains entirely accessible to bands at this level and plenty of cueing makes sure it's useful for ensembles of all shapes and sizes. Feature your deserving young trumpet section leader on the easy solo, or let the entire first trumpet section play it soli. The low woodwinds and brass also get some "well doubled" exposure, so playing this one will be fun for all.Try it!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Mondo Glissando - Mike Hannickel
Slip-slidin' trombone smears in this rip-snortin' ragtime setting are sure to tickle your ears and put some tap in your toes. The trombone glissando is the happiest sound around! Dedicated to, and premiered by, the Westchester Middle School Band of Westchester, Illinois, Mr. Jason Kluge, director, MONDO GLISSANDO targets that most critical of wind sections. When was the last time you featured your trombones? When was the last time they felt like STARS? Section feature pieces are one of the most important techniques available for keeping a section strong and well represented. MONDO GLISSANDO can even be used as a trombone SOLO piece, by having the non-solo trombones play from thetechnically simpler euphonium part.Either way, section or solo, there's nothing like an exposed part on an upcoming performance to reinvigorate a musician's interest and encourage that all-important PRACTICE!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
A Holly Jolly Holiday - Stephen Bulla
Fresh and creative arranging are hallmarks of Stephen Bulla's work. You're certain to appreciate his compositional skills as your band prepares A HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY for this year's winter concert. Lots of variety in the percussion section makes this piece glisten with holiday fun. The ingenious intertwining of Jolly Old St. Nick, The Holly and the Ivy, and some other well known carols is full of surprises.If you seek something imaginative and different for this year, here it is !
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.99
Voluntary on 'Old Hundreth' - Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell's epitaph in the Westminster Abbey reads "Here lyes Henry Purcell Esqre, who left this Lyfe and is gone to that Blessed Place where only his Harmony can be exceeded." Purcell's setting of this melody composed by Frenchman Louis Bourgeois has been skillfully arranged for concert band by James Curnow. Delightfully characteristic Baroque counterpoint and harmonies form a great style study for your band while being a wonderful performance piece. Sostenuto passages, a controlled playing style, superb counterpoint, terraced dynamics and good activity for each wind section of the band may make this the perfect "middle" piece for your adjudicated band festival thisyear!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99
Fanfare and Jubiloso - James Curnow
Accessible even to particularly advanced Jr. High bands or honor groups, James Curnow's brilliant fanfare and treatment of Renaissance composer Tylman Susato's RONDO is truly a jubilant musical expression. FANFARE AND JUBILOSO is dedicated to Harry Begian, the world renowned and highly respected American music educator and conductor, and is a creative exploration of joyous energy.Investigating those intriguing Renaissance harmonic concepts, this celebratory offering will be a fresh and vigorous addition to your concert repertoire!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£122.50
A Patriotic Salute - James L. Hosay
No one writes more exquisitely patriotic music than James L. Hosay, the former head arranger for "Pershing's Own" United States Army Band in Washington D.C. Dedicated to the memory of Mr. Hosay's mentor, Dr. Sydney Berg, this moving symphonic setting of THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER is a rich and compelling way to bring a your concert to a close. Of course it works equally well anywhere the National Anthem would be appropriate for performance.The unusual 4/4 meter setting with artfully crafted reharmonizations and lush counterpoint gives each listener cause to reflect on the importance and meaning of this melody to patriotic Americans everywhere.Inspired!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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