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£56.99Cedar River Celebration - David Shaffer
This exciting piece has all of David Shaffer's signature trademarks for younger bands, including musical energy, flowing melodies and beautiful lush harmonies. Written in overture form, a powerful introduction is the prelude to the main theme, a whimsical melody, that is passed through several choirs of instruments. The lyrical middle section, a variation of the primary melody, allows for development of your musicians' expressive performance. Scored to make your band sound their best, this is a perfect selection for concert or festival use.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99An Almighty Fortress - David Shaffer
Based on the popular hymn tune, this dramatic prelude will be the highlight of any program. The work is built on a set of contrasting melodic segments between all three groups of instruments, and includes several key and meter changes bringing together an arrangement with that distincitive Shaffer sound.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99Free World - Karl L. King
Karl L. King was the absolute master of writing marches that are very playable, but sound big and strong. "Free World March" is one of the best examples of his talents and this fine new edition by James Swearingen includes parts for all the modern instruments not included in the original. Skillfully edited and articulated to the style of the period, it's a perfect choice for any contest or concert performance. Our highest recommendation!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£96.50Night Ride Through Metropolis - Rob Romeyn
Fasten your seatbelts and hang on; you are about to go on the most exciting "Night Ride" of your life! Rhythmic and full of energy, this piece has a fresh and innovative sound. The stark musical contrasts and the dark, foreboding middle section will make this work a favorite for concert and festival use. Solid scoring will help ensure success with smaller ensembles. Lots of interesting percussion parts add to the effect. Your audience will be reaching for the grab handles!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00Mekong - Robert W. Smith
Mekong is a river that flows through the heart of Vietnam. Robert W. Smith has created this composition for band based on the Mekong River delta's historic significance during the Vietnam War of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and haunting melodies, lush and dissonant harmonies and acoustically created sound effects combine to provide a concert performance experience that will not be forgotten by performer or audience. This piece completes a compositional journey the composer began in Korea to honor his father and those who served in Southeast Asia. "Mekong" is highly recommended as a concert showcase and is an emotionally moving tribute to the military veterans of the Vietnam War.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£83.50A Scottish Portrait - James Swearingen
This delightful suite of three folk songs is sure to bring about a toe-tapping smile along with an occasional tear of Scottish pride. With musical excitement from beginning to end, this sensational work has been scored to make your group sound its absolute best. Tuneful melodies and great percussion writing complement each other throughout the entire performance. It should also be noted that the creative rendition of Scotland the Brave as a heart-wrenching ballad has been described as "pure genius." Musically rewarding!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50The Distant Castle - James Swearingen
A musical portrait of the famous Black Castle, located in the city of Matsumoto, Japan, is vividly brought to life through themes that are both dramatic and bold. Featuring the percussion section throughout, "The Distant Castle" is educationally sound programming for any concert setting and your percussionists may enjoy the optional opportunity to perform on traditional Japanese Taiko drums. The culture, beauty and history of Japan come to life in this work for the beginning band by James Swearingen. Very effective!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Serengeti Sunrise - Wasson
"Serengeti Sunrise" was conceived as a musical portrait of an early morning safari across the Serengeti in Africa. Beginning with a bold fanfare, a low ominous ostinato pattern supports a graceful melody, signifying a traveling caravan. In the middle of the work a brief interlude appears which combines various percussion sounds with the woodwinds playing a musical effect of a flowing stream. A recap of the earlier section ends the work with a large ensemble sound.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Escape From Krypton - Robert W. Smith
Although a chemical element on the periodic table, Krypton is also a fictional planet in comic book lore that explodes just after the escape by our favorite super hero. Robert W. Smith's "Escape From Krypton" captures the energy and suspense of the dramatic event. Biting dissonance, driving percussion and a soaring flight theme combine to create a musical experience your beginning band students will love to rehearse and perform. Composed using the 8-note range of the Bb concert scale, this exciting piece can be performed in the second semester of study in most band methods. Exciting and educationally sound!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Power And Pride - Matt Conaway
Both dramatic and sensitive, this powerful concert opener will allow even your youngest ensembles to shine. Melodies and harmonies evoke thoughts of Copland, even briefly quoting part of the Shaker song "Simple Gifts." Your audiences will be amazed with the maturity of your band's sound! Impressive!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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