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£164.95The Kings Go Forth (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gregson, Edward
This work was commissioned jointly by the Royal Air Force Music Service and an American Universities Consortium and received its world premiere during the 1996 RAF British Tour. It is scored for large symphonic wind band, with the addition of voices.The work is a sequel to the highly successful The Sword and the Crown which was premiered in 1991 by the mass bands of the RAF (and also was an RAF commission). That work was based on music written for the Royal Shakespeare Company productions of The Plantagenets and Henry IV, parts 1 and 2 (for productions between 1988 and 1991).The Kings go Forth is similarly based on musical material for those productions. It uses different thematic elements and incorporates them into a three-movement suite entitled: The Church; The People; The State.This reflects the fact that in Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Shakespeare introduces The People as an important element in the dramatic structure. The Church and The State are, of course, both leitmotivs throughout the entire plays. An Agnus Dei is heard at the outset from a solo voice. The ensuing Dies Irae is a fast and, at times, quite violent dance. The two sections which form the basis of the second movement, The People, concentrate on popular elements and reflect to some extent the tavern scenes in the plays. The two ideas presented are a harvest hymn reflecting the country scenes set in Gloucestershire, and a jazzy, 'up-tempo' dance based on the medieval song, Sumer is icumen in. The third movement, The State, deals with the Kings theme in the title of the piece. The juxtaposition of battle music with funeral music for Henry IV and Henry VI leads to a reworking of the leitmotif from the beginning of the work. The final section is Coronation music for Henry V, eventually leading to a triumphant climax.- Edward GregsonDuration: 17.15Recorded on QPRM 125D Festival of Music 1996, Massed Bands of the Royal Air ForceRecorded on QPRM 134D The Kings Go Forth, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.00New Delta Force
"New Delta Force" is an exciting, full-blown concert march with trio and the old fashioned dog fight before the return to the A theme. It is bursting with joy and pride.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 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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£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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£13.95BREAKING THE CENTURY (Central Band of the Royal Air Force) (CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.7 Central Band of the Royal Air Force. Conducted by Wing Commander Rob Wiffin. Includes: Breaking the Century (Nigel Clarke); Hemming Way (John Dankworth); Tuba Concerto (Joseph Horovitz/orchestrated by James Gourlay) - soloist: James Gourlay; Music for Arosa (Philip Sparke); Evocations (Martin Ellerby)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95DANCING AND DRUMMING (Central Band of the Royal Air Force) (CD)
The Central Band of the Royal Air Force, conducted by Wing Commander Rob Wiffin.Includes: Dancing and Drumming (Susato/Bertoff); Ovation (Martin Ellerby); Night and Day (Cole Porter); Pineapple Poll (Sullivan/Mackerras);St. Louis Blues (W.C. Handy); Minstrel Boy/Toss the Feathers (arr. Wiffin); Merry Wives of Windsor (Nicolai/Godfrey); Woodchoppers Ball (Bishop & Herman); Marsch (Marcel Wengler); Tiptoe Tune (Irwin Bertoff); Duel of the Fates (John Williams); Royal Hunt of the Sun (Martin Ellerby); Music of the Night (Lloyd Webber, Hart & Stilgoe); Semper Fidelis (Sousa); Bolero (Ravel)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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