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£149.40The Battle of the Hats - Øystein Sjøvaag Heimdal
The word svimesltt, which is the title of this piece in Norwegian, has two meanings. One meaning is "knocked out", whilst the other, "sltt", means a folk melody/dance.Svimesltt is one of several folk dances, all of them with humorous titles, originally written by ystein Olsen Vadsten. Norwegian culture is the basis for these dances, both rhythmically and melodically. The accompaniment has brought this funpiece into the 21st Century.When it comes to Svimesltt, it is the traditional dance "halling" that is the inspiration. Halling is a rather wild dance, where the man tries to win the heart of a lady by attempting to kick a hat off a stick,held up in the air. This iswhere "The Battle of the Hats" gets its distinctive name A truly Norwegian tradition.The composer wanted to write a "crazy" melody, which highlights how "knocked out" a man can be by love, as he tries to win the chosen ones heart.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.50
Song Of The Peace Pipe - Robert Hanson
The compelling five-note melody is passed throughout the band over exciting Native American drumming. Based on an Ojibwe ceremonial song, this almost-hypnotic little melody will capture the imaginations of your players and audience!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50
Haunting Old Mountain Melody - Ed Kiefer
This hauntingly beautiful work will stretch the musicianship of your ensemble. Ed's harmonic palette is strikingly refreshing and fits perfectly with this old mountain melody.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50The Rains of Scarborough Fair - Randall D. Standridge
Scarborough Fair is simply one of the most beautiful and haunting melodies of all time, and this setting incorporates the favorite melody to captures the sounds and mood of a gray and rainy afternoon. The melancholy melody matches up perfectly with the the sounds of gently falling rain and the faint, distance rumbles of thunder. Rain and thunder sound effects, though not essential, can be added with recordings.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.50
The Young Amadeus - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
"Melody is the very essence of music." -W.A.Mozart (1786).Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near the end of his short life. Originally written for chorus, strings, and organ, this work stands among the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skillfully made Mozart's wondrous achievement available to concert bands. It's perfect for worship services and the sostenuto style, with careful attention to dynamics, makes it a great choice for that "middle" spot at festival or for the more serious moment at any performance. Given the opportunity, young bands Love to play truly great music, and it justdoesn't get much better than the mastery of Mozart.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£267.99Suite From Hymn of the Highlands - Philip Sparke
Complete score and full set of parts for Philip Sparke's Suite From Hymn To The Highlands for Wind Band. Suite from Hymn of the Highlands draws three expressive musical pictures of the Scottish highlands. The first movement, Ardross Castle, features solo passages for clarinet and bassoon and features a fascinating bagpipe melody. The second movement, Alladale, is a saxophone trio with an accompaniment featuring the percussion section. The final movement, Dundonnell, features two highly contrasting melodies, a wild presto and the bagpipe melody first heard in the first movement.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£83.00El Gato Monts (The Wild Cat) - Manuel Penella
In a famous moment from Manuel Penella's 1916 opera El Gato Monts ("The Wildcat"), a matador sings exuberantly to his beloved young gypsy woman that he will fight the bulls for her. In this marvelous adaptation, Shelley Hanson combines the march melody from this scene along with another melody from the opera in creating a well-balanced and appealing work for the concert stage.
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£79.50The Country Club Stomp! - Jarod Hall
Now in ColorFlex format for groups with limited instrumentation !Experience a New Orleans vibe with this exciting, parade-inspired crowd-pleaser! The Country Club Stomp! is based on an infectious rhythmic groove and spirited melody. JaRod Hall uses elements of jazz as well as a strong reference to the West African circle dances from which this music evolved. Stellar writing that is fun, catchy, and informative! (3:00)About ColorFlexConductors no longer need to choose between function and texture! Ensembles with instrumentation challenges still have numerous options to cover all parts, yet orchestration is elevated significantly to be faithful to the composer's original intent. Musicians have more opportunities to rest, and timbre once again becomes a central element of each work. So go ahead and have the best of both worlds: flexible and colorful.
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£72.99Across the Desert Sands - Michael Oare
Take your students on a captivating musical journey inspired by the vast landscapes and rich culture of desert dwelling peoples! The opening is bold and majestic before leading to a percussion driven faster section. The exotic flute melody evolves throughout the ensemble and leads to a dance-like celebration. The pace quickens and the intensity builds to an exhilarating and dramatic finish. Unique and striking! Dur: ca. 3:00
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£53.95On the Horizon - Katie O'Hara LaBrie
This powerful work represents vision and hope, inspired by Katie O'Hara LaBrie's vision of a never-ending horizon. A beautiful opening suggests the sun rising on a new day before moving into a triumphant melody with uplifting woodwind interludes. The music embeds a strong sense that one can be ready for anything that lies ahead On the Horizon.
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