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£57.00March of the Three Wise Men of the East - Franz Liszt
This piece is taken from Franz Listz's Christmas Tree Suite, a composition originally written for piano and based on traditional Christmas carols. Here, the mysterious march based on Adeste Fideles is arranged for modern concert band. Keeping as many of the original articulations and expressive moments as possible, this piece offers musicians the valuable performance skills of listening and balance while also introducing music from an important composer.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00The Alchemist's Touch
Drummer's Delight is a grade one piece featuring the percussion that will be fun for your students and will enhance early rhythm instruction. Short enough to give students a feeling of accomplishment but not long enough to exhaust them, this feature will give your winds a little break while also giving your percussionists a moment to shine.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00A Walk in the Park
A Walk in the Park for Walter was composed for Walter Avenllaneda's band at John F. Kennedy High School. This composition features dynamic brass, sustained chords, sweeping & energetic woodwind lines, and a recurring 3-note motif, in addition the the intuitive musical phrasing for which Strommen is known. The vibrant fast sections are contrasted by a waltz in the middle of the piece, which is then followed by a wonderfully bold ending.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00The Raider's Last Crusade
This fast-paced concert and contest opener features dynamic wind lines, long melodic phrases and interesting harmonic and melodic twists. The development of dotted quarter note and eighth note patterns and the ability to play long crescendos, essential for musicians, is an inherent part of this composition's structure. In one tempo throughout, this composition will entertain both performers and audiences.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00The Courageous Nine
Introduce young performers to the elements of march style. Written to be played in a spirited and light style, this march opens with a brass fanfare and short bell solo. All sections of the band get their moment in the spotlight. Use this to develop listening skills and to reinforce the development of each instrument's characteristic tone and timbres.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00The Conquest
Utilizing concepts that beginning band students need to master, this composition about a young lion's conquest of his territory is a great concert or contest selection. Most instruments play within a 5 to 8 note range so that wind players can experience success with a mature sounding composition. Several different percussion parts are also written so you can substitute instruments or players as needed. There are multiple opportunities for expression with simple dynamic changes and phrase shaping. Let your students conquer their first concerts with this fun and accessible composition.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00We Are the Heroes
This uplifting and inspiring work, commissioned by the Sea Cliff School Performing Arts Faculty and the Sea Cliff, PCA, can be performed with or without chorus. Based on the theme of building a better world, it's perfect for graduations, school assemblies, and celebrations.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£68.00The Quest
Taking the listener on an epic musical journey, this modern composition with strong melodic lines, expanded percussion opportunities, and moments of musical reflection will challenge and develop your Grade 3 band's expressive and technical abilities. Featuring several tempo changes, this is an excellent festival or contest programming choice that also works as a concert opener or closer.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00The Gauntlet - Matthew R. Putnam
The Gauntletis a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being accessible to young performers with a limited range. Simple yet bold rhythms add excitement, heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content. The interesting "development" section provides a contrast to the opening and helps to build the suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing a variety of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight's triumph.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00Pageant of the Nobles - Rob Grice
Rob Grice has a way of writing melodies that are easy and fun to play. This is playable very early on in the beginning band studies. No clarinet crosses the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is A.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days