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£104.99Jubilant Prelude - Toon Hagen
'Jubilant Prelude' is an orchestration of the 'Preludium over Psalm 150' originally composed for organ by Toon Hagen. Since 1998 Toon Hagen has been organ-player of the 'Grote or Sint Michalskerk' in Zwolle (the Netherlands). He has written several 'contemporary' compositions for organ.'Jubilant Prelude' has a capricious character by the use of irregular measures and its many measure changes. The structure of the Prelude is that of a fugue and is based on motives from the psalm.After the first climax, which is both dynamic and harmonic, the theme in the Andante Jubiloso is clearly audible and it is alternated with erratic motifs. Tension increases until at last the psalm itself isheard in all its glory. The melody of the psalm sounds as a cantus firmus in tenor register, with motifs in ornamentation for saxophones, bugles and trumpets. The finale, like the prelude is capricious and vehement.The instrumentation for concert band was made by Wim Rouw. It is particularly colourful and has a surprising role for the percussion section.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99Gaudete!
'Gaudete' comes from the Finnish/Swedish 'Piae Cantiones', a collection of religious music from the 16th century. The English folk group 'Steeleye Span' featuring female lead singer Maddy Prior had a hit with this song in the seventies. Peter Martin made a scintillating arrangement for wind-band. By the use of fourths and thirds in the melody the composer harks back to the period from which the song originated (The Middle Ages)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) - Joseph Kosma
The iconic tune Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) by Hungarian-born composer Joseph Kosma hardly requires an introduction to jazz afficionados. The music was originally set to French lyrics by Jacques Prvert, and later English lyrics by Johnny Mercer. This classic band arrangement by Alfred Reed showcases the rich harmonic language that underlines the melody with thick, sonorous orchestration. This piece can be the perfect change of pace when placed among works with quicker tempi or more rigourous demands on the players.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious - Richard M. Sherman
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Every concert needs a little fun! One of the best-known songs from the Disney classic Mary Poppins, Michael has cleverly arranged this tune by passing the melody around to everysection, plus using a few short percussion feature spots.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Silver Bells - Jay Livingston
Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) Every section gets a chance to play the melody in this skillfully adapted holiday favorite.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99September - Al McKay
Recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire and often heard in TV and films, this classic funk tune from the '70s is a sure way to pump some energy into your next program. The melody is skillfully passed from section to section, making this a fun arrangement for everyone to play and enjoy.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Spring Festival - Chen Yi
Composer Chen Yi wrote Spring Festival as a celebration of the Chinese New Year and all the traditions that accompany this special Chinese festival. While the melody is drawn from a southern Chinese folk ensemble piece called Lion Playing Ball, the form of the piece is based on the idea of the Golden Section. Learn more on YouTube! BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece.Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email [email protected] to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon
Michael takes this tender and lyrical folk song and creates a marvelous setting for beginning players. Even at this easy level, this arrangement provides a wealth of musicality through creative harmonies and skilled scoring. Every section gets a chance to play the melody at some point. Dur: 2:20 (Includes Full Performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Dreamsong - Richard L. Saucedo
Here is a special composition that serves a very special purpose for young band programs - an opportunity to feature a piano soloist with concert band. The piano part itself is lyrical and not technically demanding. The band parts are easy to learn and lend support for the soloist in addition to sharing in the melody at times. A wonderful change of pace for your next concert. Dur: 3:00 (Includes Full Performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Groovee! - Richard L. Saucedo
Written entirely in 4/4 and using a single tempo throughout, Richard has created a marvelous work for young players that features logical pacing and variety along with a keen sense of rhythmic momentum. Using a recurring interludefor percussion and bluesy elements in the melody, this is effective as a concert piece and also just plain fun to play! Dur: 2:55
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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