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£206.99Omaggio - Philip Sparke
Omaggio was commissioned by Steven Mead in celebration of his 60th birthday and in memory of his father, Rex. He gave the premiere of the brass band version in Rome in March 2022, accompanied by the Italian Brass Band conducted by Filippo Cangiamilla. The concert band premiere took place on 6th July that year as part of the 2022 Spanish International Tuba Euphonium Conference, accompanied by the Banda municipal de msica de Mlaga. The concerto is set in 3 continuous movements, which are united by a recurring syncopated interval of a fifth. The first movement, FANTASIA, opens with this motive accompanying an extended monologue for the soloist. This is followed by a lengthy bridge passage by the band (piano), which is eventually joined by the soloist, who guides the music back to the opening soliloquy, leading to an energetic central section. This develops until the opening material again returns to introduce the second movement, BALLAD, which revolves around an expressive melody for the soloist, interspersed by accompanied cadenzas. The third movement, THE KING TRIUMPHANT, pays homage to Steven's late father, Rex, and its title alludes both to Rex's name ('Rex' being Latin for 'king') as well as his love of Eric Ball's Salvationist masterpiece, The Kingdom Triumphant. The finale is an energetic tour-de-force featuring an acrobatic 6/8 melody, which is interrupted twice by the magnificent hymn tune, Helmsley, which Ball uses so effectively in The Kingdom Triumphant. A galloping coda brings the work to a close.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£183.20Danser fra "Kosakkene" - Catharius Elling
The Opera "The Cossacs" by Catharinus Elling is based on the Nikolai Gogol novel about Taras Bulba."The Cossacs" was premiered in 1897 at Eldorado in Kristiania (the old name on Norway's capitol Oslo). Despite positive response in the papers of that time, the opera was newer performed again in it's entirely. The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation have an abbreviated recording in it's archives, but no complete performance is known to date.The Norwegian National Opera Orchestra recorded both the overture and the dances in 2021, conducted by Ingar Bergby. Thet are both a part of the CD "Norwegian Opera Overtures".This arrangement is not commissioned by anyone, but rather written to better the availability of quality Norwegian orchestral music arranged for Concert Band.This edition is a good opportunity to be more familiar with Norwegian heritage of orchestral music.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£127.30Ballade fra Fantasistykker for Piano op. 36 - Agathe Backer-Grøndahl
Agathe Backer Grndahl's 'Ballade' can best be described as a Romantic character piece. Such one-movement piano pieces with titles that loosely indicate a mood/idea made out a central genre in the 19th century. In Backer Grndahl's production, several of these are grouped under the term 'fantasy pieces'. There are six collections with a total of 48 fantasy pieces on her opus list and 'Ballade' is from the first of these (Op. 36), published in 1895. 'Ballade' is a broader work than the other fantasy pieces. It is built around a dramatic theme that keeps returning after episodes with strongly contrasting thematic material.The arrangement is close to Backer Grndahl's original composition. It is transposed a semitone down: from E flat minor to D minor. The arrangement contains some challenging passages and is well-suited for amateur bands of a certain level. The instrumentation makes no special demands beyond normal concert band instrumentation and will sound just as good in small as in large bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.50Wedding March - Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809 - 1847) composed the music for William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream at two different times. In 1826, at the age of 16, he wrote a concert overture (Op. 21). Sixteen years later, in 1842, he composed the incidental music (opus 61) for King Frederick William IV of Prussia, in which he incorporated the existing overture. The overture premiered in Stettin (then in Prussia, now Szczecin, Poland) on February 20, 1827, conducted by Carl Loewe. Mendelssohn had to travel 80 miles through a raging snowstorm to get to the concert, which became his first public appearance. The interlude between the 4th and 5th acts of the incidental music is the famous Wedding March, Mendelssohn's most popular and most performed work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99Liberty Loan - John Philip Sousa
"The Liberty Bell"'s WWI cousin, in lilting 6/8 march tempo. Complete with unique chromatic chime solos and great parade drum effects. "Liberty Loan" was the name for the US Government bonds sold to aid in the war effort and John Philip Sousa was the government's best salesman. Sousa's recording of this march was one of the top-selling recordings during the First World War.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50Fanfare for a New World - Larry Neeck
Want an impressive full sounding composition for your very young players that's based on one of the world's most beloved melodies? If so, then Larry Neeck's "Fanfare For A New World" definitely fills the bill. Ranges are modest as the piece goes back and forth between the marcato style of the fanfare and the contrasting legato style of the main theme. Includes a large number of interesting yet playable percussion parts. Perfect for any occasion for second year bands. Very nice!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Stargazer - David Shaffer
A high energy composition with a celestial sound that's perfect for mid-level bands. Lots of bold rhythms and interesting parts for all sections. Includes a short trumpet solo and also a section that features baritone and bass clarinet (cued many other places) with the percussion. There's plenty of challenges for your players and it has enough percussion parts to keep even the largest army of drummers interested and involved! First rate composition that's an outstanding choice for any programming situation including contests and concerts!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50Surprises - Parish
What a surprise! An absolutely delightful original composition for mid-level bands which features a bright tempo, mixed meters, independent playing in the parts and an eclectic style that jumps around all over the place! Everyone in the band has interesting parts to play and there are ample percussion parts to keep all your drummers interested. Will challenge groups at this level but it's well worth the effort and your students will love it! It's unique and it's cool! Very highly recommended!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99I'll Love My Love
Was Holst's Second Suite in F the work that made you fall in love with the sound of the concert band? Now, you can share that feeling with your developing musicians with this accessible setting of the achingly beautiful tune from its second movement. Carefully crafted, "I'll Love My Love" will expand your ensemble's technical and emotional range with its rich harmonies and engaging countermelodies. Not just a watered-down version of Holst's masterpiece, "I'll Love My Love" is an original treatment that will give you, your students, and your audience a new perspective on a familiar tune.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99Assurance - John Ness Beck
A very warm and sensitive band arrangement of the beloved John Ness Beck choral work. "Assurance" is based on the gospel hymn "Blessed Assurance" which in turn is accompanied by portions of J.S. Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". A truly inspiring selection!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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