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£84.99Saltus Hungaricus - László Zempléni
The second half of the 18th century, for the people of East Central Europe, was the time of the awakening of national consciousness. The leading force in the Hungarian enlightenment, the lesser nobility, also regarded as important the national character of the country's culture. A valuable kind of national music was the Hungarian dance music that flourished in the 18th century. The greater part of the repertoire naturally perpetuates the 'Hungarian-style' pieces from the previous centuries (appearing in foreign collections too described as hungaricus, ungaresca, saltus hungaricus or Ungarischer Tanz), but beside these we can encounter contemporary European dances and entertaining instrumental pieces in almost every style. The majority of the sources are collections compiled by non-professional musicians and intendedfor private music-making. In this work the composer uses melodies from the 18th-century Linus dance collection, in trioform, with harmonies and bass appropriate to that period. The musical fabric is rich in counterparts, the sound is mademore colourful with many kinds of percussion instruments. The register and rhythmic simplicity of the parts make thepieces easily playable even by music school pupils.
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£82.95A Toonful Tune - Rick DeJonge
Close your concert in style with this zany tribute to cartoon music and sound effects! From clever melodic references to hilarious effects including a high-pitched scream, ensemble laughter and whoopy cushions, this piece is absolutely guaranteed to bring the house down! Get ready for a ton of fun!
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£67.00We Wish You a Scary Christmas! - Randall D. Standridge
Reviving the tradition of telling ghost stories during the holidays, this stellar arrangement combines holiday favorites (, , and ) with the famous ("") as well as ghoulish sound effects and a brief narrative introduction. Sure to be a truly unforgettable concert moment. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good FRIGHT!
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£94.99Prayer of St. Gregory
The sound of this arrangement of the well-known American song Make me a Channel of your Peace is remote, simple and above all exquisitely beautiful. It is a highly accessible piece that will gently capture the hearts of musicians and audience alike. The ideal piece for a restful interlude in your concert programme
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£137.99Odyssee - Jan Bosveld
The Odyssee tells the story of Odysseus, the undaunted hero. In times long ago the blind poet Homer wrote this famous epic. The "Odyssey" follows the "Iliad", the story of the bloody war between the Greek and the Trojans. This battle endsafter ten years thanks to the Odysseys famous trick. the Trojan Horse. The Odyssey is not a war epic, but a story about perseverance, loyalty, adventure, and the survival instinct of its ingenious hero. In The Odyssey, Homer describes howOdysseus, the king of Ithaca, had to endure another ten years of affliction after the ten years of war in Troy before he could finally return to his home land. During those years, his wife, Penelope, had to try and keep her many admirers away.These men not only wanted het hand but also the kingship. To prove her husbands worth, she played a trick: "As soon as I have finished weaving this shroud for my father-in-law, Laertes, I will choose one of you to become my husband", she promisedthem. But during the night, she secretly loosened what she had woven during the day, prolonging the time until Odysseus would finally return. After twenty long years, when he finally stood at the door, she wondered: Is this really my husband? Ishe an imposter? Cunningly, she asked him to move the bed, because only she and her husband know that the bed was immovable and was build around an old three trunk! Odysseus was deeply moved: this really was his wife, his Penelope! Nearly threethousands years later, the loyalty and strength of this character, and all the dangerous adventures that Odysseus survived thanks to courage and intelligence, still moves us today. Odyssee by Jan Bosveld is not just an adventure story, butrather a characteristic piece in which memories of Homers story can be heard. The composition opens with a firm, stirring theme describing our hero, Odysseus, in detail: This man is not to be taken lightly. The further development of thisshort introduction completes this character sketch: trustworthy, perseverant, and a genius. After that we can picture Odysseus on the lonely beach of Ogygia. Do the trumpets depict his memories of the war of Troy? Does he think of his wife, as werecognise the weaving loom of Penelope in the murmuring eighth? In the solemn, plaintive part that follows, we can imagine Penelope feeling lonely, sitting in the womens room with her servants.One of the girls plays the harp, but that does notclear the sombre atmosphere. Then we can imagine seeing the sorceress Circe, who changed Odysseus men into swine. After she gives a simple magic sign something follows that reminds us of the sound of pigs grunting. Then the Odysseus theme resounds:the hero comes to savi his comrades. Assisted by Hermes, he forces Circe to lift the spell. The piece ends the same way as it began, with an animated theme: Odysseus is still the same, undefeated and not to be taken lighty!
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£279.99Analecta Varia - Harrie Janssen
Harrie Janssen composed Analecta Varia in memory of Henk van Lijnschooten (1928-2006). He has been of great influence on the Dutch music for wind instruments. As a conductor and as a member of the jury, but above all as a prominent composer. Consists of eight sound studies that can also be performed separately. In each part a particular orchestral aspect is the central point. The eight parts 1. Choral: ensemble in monophonic texture. 2. Air: relatively free line patterns combined with a constant pulse. 3. Pavana: constant rhythmicity culminating in an orchestral tutti. 4. Lullaby: dissonant harmonyabove an organ point in a filigree instrumentation. 5. Chaconne: color and virtuosity combined with a rigid pasacaglian theme. 6. Interlude: antithesis woodwind/brass and followed by a synthesis of the before. 7. Fugue: ensemble in a polyphonic texture. 8. Epilogue: final canto in a preponderating strong dynamic, where a constant euphony has to be pursued.
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£76.99Salute to Richard Rodgers
Best-known for his innovations in musical theatre, celebrated American composer Richard Rodgers would have been 100 years old in the year 2002. To celebrate his centennial, this adventurous work includes a varied cross-section ofhis compositions from the collaborations with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II to his Emmy award-winning film score Victory At Sea. Includes: Song of the High Seas, Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, Bewitched, The Carousel Waltzand Climb Ev'ry Mountain. A marvelous tribute to one of the masters of melody.
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£64.99Highwood Overture - John Tatgenhorst
This exciting overture opens with a fanfare section that emphasizes the brass and is active rhythmically as well as harmonically. A strong, full sound will result from the richly scored chromatic parallel triads. For musicalcontrast, the middle section is quasi-rubato and very lyrical, relying mainly on the woodwinds with low brass added later. The transition back to the original rhythmic fanfare is smoothly written and effectively brings the work toa close. This overture is a fine choice for concert, contest and festival. (Grade 3)
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£53.50Lost Mountain - Jay Bocook
Composed in two stylistically contrasting sections, here is a unique and dynamic work that is definitely something out of the ordinary. The first section opens with dark sonorities and mysterious effects. The faster second section is propelled by a driving, yet easy percussion undercurrent and features strong themes scored to sound full with young bands. Your students will love the dramatic effects and musical depth of this exciting work. Dur: 4:30
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£53.50The Legend of Tizona - Rick Kirby
Ancient history is filled with tales of magical swords used to further the cause of noble warriors and heroes. El Cid, the national hero of Spain, had his sword Tizona by his side during the Siege of Valencia in 1099. Withstriking use of dissonances, layers of sound, clapping effects and a dynamic percussion score. The Legend of Tizona takes the listener on an exciting musical adventure. Dur: 3:40
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