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£79.50The Star Wars Epic - Part I, Suite from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, John - Smith, Robert W.
A serious collection of the most recognized John Williams themes. The Suite from the Star Wars Epic - Part I contains three movements: "Duel of the Fates" (from Episode I: The Phantom Menace), "Across the Stars" (from Episode II: Attack of the Clones) and "Revenge of the Sith" (from Episode III: Revenge of the Sith). Perform just Part I or combine it with Part II to experience the complete classic film series. Robert W. Smith's scoring is right on target!Duration: 5.45
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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)
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£36.95The Red Kite (Euphonium Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob
At one time the Red Kite was close to national extinction in the UK but now it is possible to admire this distinctive bird of prey with its red colouring and forked tail. I love watching it soaring so gracefully through the sky. I attempted to catch that feeling in this solo composed for Martin Smith. In writing it I had in mind making the euphonium glide solitary and effortlessly, occasionally swooping down then reclaiming its high altitude.To create the desired atmosphere, I avoided too many root position chords and enhanced the feeling of floating by adding notes to a lot of the harmony, giving it subtle colour. The harmonic rhythm is slow but the movement switches in the way that the Red Kite can make slight changes of direction by minor adjustments of its tail. On top of this accompaniment the soloist is left to sing with a sense of grace and freedom.- Rob WiffinDuration: 3.45
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£129.99And Then the Ocean Glows - Johann Strauss
And Then the Ocean Glows was commissioned by Niihama Grade School and its director, Mr. Shinichi Tagawa and completed in April of 2002. Mr. Tagawa and I titled the piece together, drawing from sectional themes of "Shining Morning Ocean", "Wind Stormy Ocean" and "Large Mother Ocean." Before I began composing the piece, I visited Niihama's rehearsal and met the band's inspired young students. The work's theme and melodies are enjoyable and compelling for musicians; I would be delighted for bands to experience this fresh composition.Niihama Grade School Band performed this work for the All Japan Band Contest in 2002 and advanced to divisional level to receive a gold prize. The band also appeared in the TBS Children's Music Contest and received a first prize. (Satoshi Yagisawa)
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£174.10Norge i rdt, hvitt og bltt - Lars-Erik Larsson
Norge i rdt, hvitt og bltt ("Norway in Red, White and Blue") was commissioned by the Oslo Fagott Choir (yes, that is indeed a gay men's choir) for a concert with The Staff Band of the Armed Forces in 2015. I was given artistic licence to write a more modern and somewhat 'eclectic' arrangement for this originally Swedish melody written by Lars-Erik Larsson, which became something of a national liberation anthem when Nazi occupation ended in May 1945 - then with new lyrics by Finn B, Bias Bernhoft and Arild Feldborg.After the premiere in Oslo, and a music video with Oslo Fagott Choir and The Staff Band, broadcasted by Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) on Constitution Day during coronavirus lockdown in 2020, I was approached by many to write an instrumental version of the arrangement for concert band. This version is now available through Norsk Noteservice.- Petter S. Kragstad -
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£79.50Suite from The Star Wars Epic - Part I - John Williams
A serious collection of the most recognized John Williams themes. The Suite from the Star Wars Epic -- Part I contains three movements: Duel of the Fates (from Episode I: The Phantom Menace), Across the Stars (from Episode II: Attack of the Clones) and Revenge of the Sith (from Episode III: Revenge of the Sith). Perform just Part I or combine it with Part II (24773) to experience the complete classic film series. Robert W. Smith's scoring is right on target!
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£91.99The Sun Will Rise Again - Philip Sparke
The composer writes:"On March 11th 2011 a massive 9.0- magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of north-eastern Japan.I'm writing these programme notes barely a week later and the death toll caused by the quake and resulting tsunami already exceeds 6000, with thousands of people still unaccounted for. I have many friends associated with many bands throughout Japan and one of these, Yutaka Nishida, suggested I write a piece to raise money to help those affected by the disaster. I was immediately attracted by the idea and have arranged Cantilena (a brass band piece recently commissioned by the Grenland International Brass Festival, Norway) for wind band, giving it a new title tohonour my friends in the Land of the Rising Sun.I will be donating royalties from this piece to the Japanese Red Cross Society Emergency Relief Fund and am delighted to say that my distributors, De Haske, who will generously also donate all net profits from sales of this piece, have pledged a substantial advance payment to the Red Cross so that what little help this project generates can be immediate.It is my sincere wish that this 'Band Aid' project will allow wind bands around the world support the people of Japan, where bands are a way of life for many, in this difficult time".Philip Sparke
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£101.50
I Wonder As I Wander
This setting of the hauntingly beautiful Appalachian folk song/carol was originally written for choir by Ruth Elaine Schram and published by Carl Fischer in 2007 (CM9001). It has now been scored for concert band and can be perfomed by band alone or with the Schram choral setting, giving you some great performance options. I Wonder As I Wander is a musically satisfying representation of this lovely Christmas carol.
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£149.40I Denne Julenatt (Fra "Julenatt i Blfjell") - Eyvind Skeie
"This Christmas Night" is taken from the Norwegian movie "Julenatt i Blfjell" who premiered in 2009. The movie is a follow-up to the very popular TV-series "Jul i Blfjell" og "Jul p Mnetoppen""This Christmas Night" was performed by Anita Skorgan, a famous singer in Norway.Make sure that all phrasing is done together and watch balance between instrument groups, thin out instrumentation if needed.
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£13.95
Joy to the World
1Joy to the WorldHandel arr. StirlingThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force2.162A Carol Symphony - I. PreludeHely-Hutchinson/WilliamsThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force4.003Shepherd's HeyPercy GraingerThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force2.104A Fireside Christmasarr. Sammy NesticoThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force8.075Dance of the TumblersRimsky-Korsakov/O'DonnellThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force3.486-9A Joyful ChristmasNeil RichardsonThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force I. Ding Dong Merrily on High 1.57 II. Unto Us a Child is Born 3.09 III. O Little Town of Bethlehem 3.24 IV. Masters in This Hall 1.5010Hallelujah ChorusHandel trs. RichardsThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force3.5811Carols from Olde Englandarr. Duncan StubbsThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force9.1112Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringBach trs. MorrellThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force3.2913Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyTchaikovsky trs. RichardsThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force1.5014-16A Christmas SuiteDavid BarkerThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force I. Chaconne 1.52 II. Scherzo Variations on We Three Kings of Orient Are 2.53 III. Fanfare and Fugue 4.1017Chrismas-TimeStuart L. StirlingThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force5.23
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