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£47.52Future Force (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
A mysterious opening melody quickly leads to driving and intense musical moments in "Future Force" a tour-de-force for your band's next concert. The energetic and rhythmic themes of this piece provide plenty of excitement for your wind players and involve the entire percussion section. Offering a wide variety of teaching opportunities, "Future Force" will be a hit with your developing band and their audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£124.95SWORD AND THE CROWN, The (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gregson, Edward
In 1988 I was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company to write the music for The Plantagenets trilogy, directed by Adrian Noble in Stratford-upon-Avon. These plays take us from the death of Henry V to the death of Richard III. Later, in 1991, I wrote the music for Henry IV parts 1 and 2, again in Stratford. All of these plays are concerned with the struggle for power (the crown) through the use of force (the sword) and they portray one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the British monarchy.This work quickly became established in the mainstream repertoire and has received performances worldwide as well as five commercial recordings and many broadcasts. In 2002 I was approached by the Parc and Dare Band regarding their summer festival and commissioned to do a version for brass band. This was given its first performance in Treorchy Hall by the combined bands of Black Dyke and Parc and Dare conducted by Nicholas Childs.When the Royal Air Force Music Services commissioned me to write a work especially for their British tour in 1991 I immediately thought of turning to this music and transforming some of it into a three-movement suite for symphonic band.The first movement opens with a brief fanfare for two antiphonal trumpets (off-stage), but this only acts as a preface to a Requiem aeternam (the death of Henry V) before changing mood to the English army on the march to France; this subsides into a French victory march, but the English army music returns in counterpoint. Finally, a brief reminder of the Requiem music leads to the triumphal music for Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York, father of Edward IV and Richard III (the opening fanfare transformed).The second movement takes music from the Welsh Court in Henry IV (part 1) which is tranquil in mood; distant fanfares foreboding battles to come are heard, but the folktune is heard three times in different variations and the movement ends as it began with alto flute and gentle percussion.The final movement starts with two sets of antiphonally placed timpani, drums and tam-tam, portraying the 'war machine' and savagery of battle. Trumpet fanfares and horn calls herald an heroic battle theme which, by the end of the movement, transforms itself into a triumphant hymn for Henry IV's defeat of the rebellious forces.- Edward GregsonPerformance time 13'54"Recorded on QPRM117D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1991, Massed Bands of the Royal Air ForceRecorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN, Central Band of the Royal Air Force'Finale' recorded on QPRM142D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2002, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99Future Force - Larry Neeck
A mysterious opening melody quickly leads to driving and intense musical moments in "Future Force" a tour-de-force for your band's next concert. The energetic and rhythmic themes of this piece provide plenty of excitement for your wind players and involve the entire percussion section. Offering a wide variety of teaching opportunities, "Future Force" will be a hit with your developing band and their audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£119.99Homage (Guardians of the Sea) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Yagisawa, Satoshi
This work was commissioned by the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force Band, based at Kure City, Hiroshima, Japan, to celebrate their 60th anniversary. The composer used a passage from Kosaku Yamada's Umi No Sakimori (Sakimori of the Sea), ceremonial music of the Maritime Self-Defence Force. The result is Homage, expressing Yagisawa's respect for Yamada and his work, a tribute to a composer whose legacy includes a large number of Japanese songs.Duration: 7.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.99The Way to Heaven (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
The Way to Heaven (Droga do Nieba) was commissioned by the Royal Air Force Music Services. 2015 was the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and October 1940, when the courageous fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force thwarted Hitler's ambitions to launch an invasion on the UK. The Way to Heaven opens with fluttering woodwind figures and brass fanfares, which build to a climax before a change of key introduces a short quotation for the Polish National Anthem - Mazurek Dbrowskiego. This fades and you can hear the signal to scramble and the throaty sounds of the squadron's Merlin engines bursting into life before they line up to take off. This leads to the main thematic material of the work, which depicts the heaven-bound flight of 303 Squadron as it climbs to intercept the incoming Messerschmitt 109s. A brief allusion to the Polish national anthem brings the piece to a triumphant close.Duration: 4.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Of Gale Force Winds (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Saucedo, Richard L.
The turbulence and intensity of a major wind storm is effectively recreated in Richard Saucedo's Of Gale Force Winds. Based around rhythmic figures that create a wind-like effect, and combined with a playful melody, the piece alternates between 6/8 and 9/8 staying rhythmically dynamic throughout. A very brief moment of repose hints at the period of calm that comes in the middle or "eye" of bigger storms. The fury of the storm then returns with darker sonorities and increased energy as this descriptive work comes to an exciting conclusion.Duration: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£154.99Swaying in the West Wind (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Yagisawa, Satoshi
This piece was commissioned by Japan Ground Self Defense Force Western Army Band. In the programme note for the premiere the composer wrote: "I am always impressed by the expansive earth and sparkling ocean scenery when I come to Kyushu. I have met many local people here and they are all expressive and energetic. I wrote this dramatic piece to convey to the whole of Japan the memory of my experience here, swaying in the west wind. I wrote this, hoping that the Self Defense Force will forge closer ties with the community through this piece." Eastern drama felt in the west wind!Duration: 8:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.95Air Force One (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bernotas, Chris M.
Air Force One evokes the proud spirit that is symbolised by the Presidential aircraft. With its rhythmic drive and uplifting melody, this will quickly become a favourite of your students and audience alike. Every section of the band will keep busy as they take flight in this piece. Written with the young band in mind, this piece has engaging rhythms, memorable melodies, and exciting percussion parts!Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£55.50Delta Force (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Cook, Paul
In a feverish march-style, "Delta Force" opens with a South American flavour. The work builds upon a flowing melody initially established by the low brass and low woodwinds but transcends freely throughout the ensemble. A gallant programmatic work.Duration: 1:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£44.95The President's (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob
A march written for the Royal Air Force Association Band ?€" The President?€s. The Royal Air Force Association Band is a community band comprising local musicians, friends and family of present day RAF musicians and some past members of RAF Music Services. They meet to rehearse at RAF Northolt (and previously at RAF Uxbridge). They adopted the name The President?€s sometime before they recorded Wings (Soundline Recordings SLB 4031) and this march was written for them to perform on this recording.Duration: 3.31
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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