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£50.00Homeward
This lyrical ballad in ABA form musically depicts the desire to be home. Presenting minimal rhythmic challenges, the ensemble can concentrate on beauty of sound, balance, dynamics, phrasing, and expressive performance. Developing the nuances of expressive playing will make the musical reward well worth the effort. A great contrasting selection in concert or contest programs.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£41.00Dance of the Crows
Composed with Renaissance style dances in mind, the composer imagined attending a dance where everything is beautiful, but the dancers are actually crows! With a melody that is simple and primarily on the beat, the compositions starts calmly but gradually becomes more aggressive. Use this to develop the characteristic low clarinet sound, counting and listening skills, easy dynamic contrasts, and independent percussion playing. A fun opportunity for beginning bands to stretch their wings!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Floating Clouds
This hauntingly beautiful piece introduces performers to intentional dissonance and other characteristics of impressionistic music. Performed at a relaxed tempo opportunities abound for technical development of a lighter sound, listening for balance, sixteenth note runs, and advanced dynamic shadings. With delicate percussion throughout, this composition will develop many of the musical shading techniques your performers will need before tackling more advanced compositions.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Gayle Force
This spirited and exciting composition lets performers work on accents, articulations, dynamics and the development of a controlled sound in a contemporary feeling work. Use of an ostinato rhythm, interesting percussion parts and the usual Quincy Hilliard compositional surprises makes this a great choice for concert or contest performances.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Carol of the Bells - Mykola Leontovich
This fun, fresh, and flexible arrangement of the beloved holiday classic Carol of the Bells, from Carol Brittin Chambers, can be played with as few as five wind or string players! The various recognizable motifs are passed around the ensemble, giving everyone something interesting to play. Chambers incorporates energetic grooves with the bass line and percussion, as well as a new B melody that adds extra technique and a fresh sound. Students and audiences will love this fresh take on the classic in your next holiday concert, and educators will love Chambers' attention to the pedagogical details. Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts: Steady pulse in a driving 3/4 meter, definition of ostinato, accidentals (minimal), and syncopated feel (minimal)
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00Vulcan's Anvil
Vulcan, the ancient mythological god of fire, often portrayed holding a hammer over an anvil at a blacksmith's hearth, is the inspiration for this concert work for young bands. Featuring any instrument that has a convincing anvil sound, this composition also has plenty of skill-building opportunities present for articulations, dynamics, and intonation. Program this unique work for a memorable concert, contest or festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Merry Gentlemen
This piece is based on the traditional Christmas selection God Bless Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Your ensemble will be able to practice rhythmic accuracy and dynamic contrast and gain exposure to tempo and time changes. The ensemble sound changes from full band to woodwinds and then to brass throughout the arrangement providing interest and texture. A wonderful addition to any holiday concert.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Okefenokee: Land of Trembling Earth
Named Land of the Trembling Earth because the peat bog, which floats on water, moves when walked upon, the Okefenokee Swamp is a natural wonder. Starting mysteriously with a full-band sound, moving through a middle section with a flute or recorder solo that depicts the life of the early inhabitants, and ending with a spirited dance that features woodwind runs, brass countermelodies and thunderous timpani and bass drum parts, this unique composition offers performers the chance to perform a programmatic work that will challenge and entertain at the same time.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£41.00Start Your Engines
Start Your Engines plays homage to the iconic phrase "Gentlemen, start your engines," traditionally used at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This exciting concert selection for young band features the percussion section with opportunities for doubling parts if needed. The band "revs up" right at the beginning as the opposing eighth notes in the drums evoke a race car engine at the starting line. As the piece continues, the winds have opportunities to shine in comfortable ranges with reasonable technical demands. Start Your Engines is great for helping young bands sound their best at concert and beyond.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£41.00Kolomoki
The "Kolomoki Mounds" are one of the largest and earliest Woodland Period earthwork mound complexes in the Southeastern United States. Constructed between 350-600 A.D., the eight mounds include a Great Temple Mound, a ceremonial mound, several burial mounds and a large plaza in the center where some 1,500 residents lived in a large village of thatched houses. This rhythmic piece pulses with life and celebrates the Swift Creek and Weeden Island Indian peoples who lived there. Kolomoki is designed to make your beginners sound great.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days