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£139.99Breeze in the Forest - Satoshi Yagisawa
Breeze in the Forest was commissioned for the concert to celebrate the 60th birthday of Professor Haruyuki Nakatsukasa of Osaka Kyoiku University. "Kanreki" is a special term used to celebrate reaching the age of 60 in Japan. The composer was inspired by some of Professor Nakatsukasa's admirable characteristics upon composing this work: he speaks softly and at the same level as his students; he is fashionable, stylish and refined. The band accompaniment is at a moderate level of difficulty, allowing the solo flautist to choose this work for many an occasion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£224.99The Miracle - Bert Appermont
This work was inspired by the 3rd/4th century legend of Margaret of Antioch. Margaret was very devout, and lived as a shepherdess in the countryside. When the city prefect Olybrius proposed to her, on the condition that she would give up her faith, she refused and was eventually put to death. To evoke the archaic early-medieval atmosphere, Bert Appermont has used two Gregorian Kyries. In addition, influences from old music (such as old modes and parallel fifths) and Carl Orff's work are present. This four movement piece is an epic symphonic poem-like work with an incredible expressiveness and is ideal for a thematic concert or a contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99The Gates of Troy - Filip Ceunen
The Gates of Troy tells the story of the 1184 B.C. Trojan War in Ancient Greek times.This historic conflict featuring the heroes Achilles, Odysseus, Hector and the beautiful Helena, lasted 10 years and was settled by the famous ruse of the Greeks, the 'Trojan Horse'.This exciting work is all about the battle between Greece and Troy. It's full of heroic sounding themes with beautiful melodic material but yet playable for any type of band due to its well thought out instrumentation.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£152.99Songs From Across The Water - Philip Sparke
Songs from Across the Water was commissioned by Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds - Phil Evans, Founder and Director. Phil Evans hails from the UK and served for 25 years in the Band of HM Royal Marines. Now resident in the USA he founded Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds in 2008, giving them the tag line 'An American Band with a British Accent', as he wanted to combine the best of both countries' band traditions. With this in mind, composer Philip Sparke decided to create a suite of British folk songs, scored with an American influence to fulfil the philosophy of the band's tag line. The three movements, which are played without a break, are based onthe following folk songs, which come from all corners of the British Isles: 'The Three Ravens & The Cruiskeen Lawn', 'The Lark in the Clear Air' and 'The Piper o' Dundee & Men of Harlech'.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£179.99Up in the Sky - Otto M. Schwarz
One of man's great dreams has always been to fly high through the air like a bird, free as a bird.There are ancient Greek legends such of those of Daedalus and Icarus, and indeed as early as the 9th century attempts at flight are reputed to have taken place in Arabia. It wasn't until 1783, however, that the invention of hot air ballooning by the Montgolfier brothers in France propelled man through the air for the first time.This colourful work depicts every step of this adventurous ballooning story.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50The U.S. Field Artillery - John Philip Sousa
Composed in 1917, the official march of the United States Army is one of Sousa's most frequently performed titles. It's unique in that it uses a familiar tune for the trio theme; in this case, The Army Song. The original thematic material has been diligently preserved while scored to be accessible to the developing band. (2:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£256.99The Unknown Journey - Philip Sparke
The Unknown Journey was commissioned by Kwansei Gakuin University Symphony Band which was established in 1954 and has grown to become one of the top college bands in Japan. The composer chose the title as the piece seemed to create its ownmomentum as it developed, starting slowly and continuously increasing the tempo. Towards the end it gradually transmogrifies into the closing bars of Ravel's La Valse, a piece which perfectly characterises the idea of unstoppable momentum.
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£89.99The Last Night of Fall - Etienne Crausaz
This beautiful chorale illustrates the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. Describing the end of nature's cycle, it has a rather melancholic character until the final chord which symbolises the new beginning. This contemplative work isideal for creating a moment of tranquillity during a concert, and is also suitable as a warm-up piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.99In Search of the Lost Ship - James Swearingen
History is the hook in this composition that, from start to finish, is full of non-stop excitement. The use of one's vivid imagination is a great tool for inspiration. Following the first reading of this work, your students will undoubtedly want to raise their hands and, when called upon, enthusiastically share their interpretation as to the meaning of the music. This piece also provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce the musical understanding of a fugue. Well crafted and fun to perform!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.50Beyond The Western Sky - Ed Huckeby
This fresh and exciting work explores the unique colors and characteristics of the northern plains from a musical perspective. The driving percussive rhythmic elements and regal fanfare-like themes of the introduction give way to beautiful, lyrical melodic lines, a popular characteristic of Huckeby's ultra-descriptive music. "Beyond The Western Sky" will make a great choice for your next concert or contest performance!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
