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£57.50Chalumeau on the go - Mike Hannickel
Typically bands that play at this level have some Clarinet players who are comfortable above the break and others who are not. By staying below the break throughout, this light and spirited Clarinet section feature let's you give the entire section a bit of the limelight. This is a perfect vehicle to help your Clarinet section learn to shape a phrase, and the cheerful melody let's you program this piece anywhere you like. It's also a good selection to use to take the pressure off Brasses before a particularly taxing major work. Remind the critically important Clarinet section that you value their efforts as much as any other section. Breezy!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Rocky Mountain Romp - Brian Balmages
This symphonic hoedown is reminiscent of Aaron Copland and salutes the rich traditions of the Rocky Mountains. Spirited melodies intertwine with engaging, easily achievable rhythms as the work evokes images of the West. Ideal for contest or festival, this piece will also work well for the lighter portion of your program. An optional advanced snare drum part is included for your developing percussionists.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.99Three Scenes from Penn's Woods - Robert Jager
Referring to the founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn, this suite of three appealing settings reflects on the origins and character of this state. The suite opens with the lighthearted 6/8 setting "Punxsutawny Phil."Next is "Moravian Hymn Variants" which is solemn and rich-sounding, but with a brief spirited middle variation. "Independence Hall" concludes this well-written work in a stately and majestic style. Dur:7:30 (Grade 3)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99The Summit - John Moss
Feature your entire trumpet section or just a quartet on this entertaining and well-crafted composition. Written in a spirited and joyous style with just a hint of jazz colorations, this change of pace number is sure to be a crowd pleaser and perfect for lighter occasions. Dur: 3:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99At the End of the Rainbow - Richard L. Saucedo
Referring to the ongoing quest in which we all embark when trying to find our place in the world, Richard Saucedo's At The End Of The Rainbow takes us on a journey of varied moods and styles. After the stark and dramatic opening unison statements, this imaginative works features a lighthearted and spirited 12/8 section with plenty of rhythmic vitality. This is beautifully paired with a lyric middle section that showcases a solo for Horn and flowing melodic lines that build to an emotional climax. The fast 12/8 section returns with an exciting and energized finish. Dur: 4:10.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Interstellar Fanfare
Although brief in duration, this powerful fanfare from Richard Saucedo packs plenty of excitement and drama in a short amount of time! Interstellar Fanfare features a spirited 12/8 pulse throughout, striking harmonic twists, and a relentless energy from beginning to end. Great as an opener! Dur: 1:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50The Polar Express (Main Theme) - Alan Silvestri
From the blockbuster holiday film, here is an easy arrangement of the main theme. Sure to be enjoyed year after year, this spirited version will sound great with beginning groups.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£168.50Country Band March - Charles E. Ives
From the out of tune introduction to the pandemonium which reigns at the close, the Country Band March is a marvelous parody of the realities of performance by a country band. While the main march theme is probably Ives' own, the march features an impressive list of quotations that includes Arkansas Traveler," Battle Cry of Freedom," British Grenadiers," The Girl I Left Behind Me," London Bridge," Marching Through Georgia," Massa's in de Cold, Cold Ground," My Old Kentucky Home," Violets," Yankee Doodle," May Day Waltz and Semper Fidelis. There is rarely anything straight-forward about the use of this material: the tunes are subjected to Ives's famous techniques ofpoly-everything. Of particular interest is Ives's use of ragtime elements to enliven this already spirited march.)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
The Code - Alan Lee Silva
Like the underscore of an international spy movie, this piece promises drama from the opening bar. The evocative harmonies, plus tight moving lines and syncopated rhythms, immediately catch one's ear. Pulsating eighth-note patterns drive the piece all the way through to the spirited conclusion. Sure to have everyone on the edge of their seat.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£98.99Call Of The Prairie - Lisa Galvin
"Call of the Prairie" depicts both the grandeur and turmoil of the Midwest and its indigenous forebearers. The serene opening transitions into a decisive and spirited rhythmic ostinato, until a haunting flute solo offers a mournful soliloquy. The rhythmic energy returns in grand fashion for a powerful finish. Your ensemble can also use this piece for cross-curricular study with the accompanying historical program notes. A first-rate programmatic work for mid-level bands; certain to be a concert favorite. Exceptional music!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
