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£126.50
North Bridge Portrait - Stephen Bulla
Contrasting colors and stylistic shifts trace the historic events surrounding "the shot heard 'round the world" in this challenging and significant new concert band work by Stephen Bulla. A rhapsodic adventure, NORTH BRIDGE PORTRAIT takes us from the merry atmosphere of the pre-revolutionary town through foreboding militant sounds. The fife-and-drum melody, "Washington's March", leads inexorably to the historic beginning of the American colonies' struggle for freedom.Vivid images combine to make this descriptive audience-pleasing composition a memorable experience for all that attend your performance. Historic and unique!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
George Washington Suite - Mike Hannickel
History! Introduce a bit of good old early-Americana to your audiences this year. GEORGE WASHINGTON SUITE is made up of three tunes known to have been composed for (or about) George and Martha Washington in their own time. Probably the best known of the three is the first movement, WASHINGTON'S GRAND MARCH, which is believed to have been written by Francis Hopkinson. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The second movement has the delightful title "Fancy Menuit with figure Dance by Two young Ladies in the presance of Mrs. Washington in 1792. Phila." sic (The quaint original spellings and capitalizations are preserved here for historical interest.) A fife-and-drum style arrangement of the BRANDYWINE QUICKSTEP completes this early American triptych.The stately and moderate tempos that fit the music of this era so well also ensure that the arrangements remain accessible to young bands. Add some good old early-American spirit to your upcoming performance with GEORGE WASHINGTON SUITE!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
An Irish Lullaby - Stephen Bulla
What can be more charming than a comely Irish folk melody? This is music that allows the band to play in the rubato style, with much room for expression. Found in an old British publication and simply called "Irish Air," this endearing arrangement is a rhapsodic treatment that takes fragments of the melody and develops them into a large symphonic work. The freedom of tempi allows you to work with your band in a sensitively conducted way that only a beautiful piece like this will allow.There is always room on a concert program for at least one lush, melodic contrast piece. Perhaps this one is for you. It's so difficult to describe a thing of real beauty. Please listen tothe demo recording and hear it for yourself.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99
Missouri River Festival - David W. Moore
Filled with rhythmic and harmonic interest as well as memorable melodies, MISSOURI RIVER FESTIVAL is an energetic and enjoyable piece that gives every section in the band an opportunity to shine. Moods of the river are artistically represented in the interplay between Maestoso, Allegro spiritoso and Andante mysterioso sections. Artistic exploration of thematic material is a hallmark of David W. Moore's writing, and you'll find plenty of it here.There is an added practical advantage, too. All brass parts are dynamic, interesting and fun to play, but there is plenty of brass "resting time" carefully interspersed throughout the piece. You can use MISSOURI RIVERFESTIVAL at virtually any time during in your program without fear of over-taxing the brasses.Outstanding!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99
Kiwanisca - Stephen Bulla
A bright technical flourish in the introduction, a toe-tapping theme following in the Woodwinds, fanfare-like syncopation from the Brass, and even a Piccolo solo in the Trio section make Stephan Bulla's KIWANISCA a sure winner. The fresh timbres and exhilarating melodies will add zest to your next concert whether you choose to program it as your closer or at any other time in the concert. The vitality is contagious! Don't miss it!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£156.99
Mayan Sports Festival - James L. Hosay
This challenging and uniquely rewarding composition will be of special interest to the director who seeks "something different". The pre-Columbian Mayan civilization is in many ways a great mystery to modern scholars. Their amazingly advanced mastery of mathematics, geometry and astronomy was remarkable indeed. But one of the most interesting aspects of ancient Mayan culture was an event referred to as "The Ball Game." This is the mysterious and exotic setting for James L. Hosay's MAYAN SPORTS FESTIVAL (Fantasy Suite).The superbly colorful orchestration and dynamic percussion writing in this bold and inventive new work will excite the listener and free the imagination.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.50
Abaco Beach Vacation - Mike Hannickel
Sometimes though, it's hard to find performance literature that lets us continue teaching the basics while we prepare the beginning band for a concert. We need easy performance music that helps make basic techniques come alive for the students. Composed by a full-time "young band" director, Abaco Beach Vacation is designed to do just that. There are a lot of great suggestions included in the "Notes to the Director," which will help get them playing the way you'd like them to.Let them have fun while they learn!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Reeds of Distinction - James L. Hosay
A major piece to feature your Clarinet section! James L. Hosay has used his considerable compositional skill beautifully in creating this exuberant new offering for your band. It's a great showpiece for your reeds, but it leaves no one behind when the fun begins.The Baroque and Classical underpinnings of this original composition open the door for a wonderful educational encounter for everyone, while a critically important part of the band gets the special exposure it deserves.Effervescent!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.50
Antarctica Saga - Mike Hannickel
The arduous and dangerous first journey to the South Pole is skillfully interpreted for young band with ANTARCTIC SAGA. Young musicians love to play programmatic music. They'll imagine Norwegian Roald Amundsen's historic daring feat as they rehearse this compelling arrangement. This piece has loads of potential for cross-curricular work in both history and geography.The arrangement includes exciting optional sound effects, such as the chilling Glass Harmonica effect, which helps students to realize that music can be made in many ways. A reference to the Norwegian National Anthem completes the journey. Musicians and audience alike will love it.Adventure!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.50
Fiesta de San Pedro - Paul Curnow
Have your Drummers been patiently (or impatiently) standing at the back of the band while you rehearsed this espressivo piece? Reward their equanimity with this fiery and percussive addition to Paul Curnow's impressive and growing catalog of works for Concert Band. This enticing new composition lies well within the command of a solid Grade 2 band while bringing the smoldering energy of Latin music to your concert stage. Written as a celebration of cultural diversity and infused with easy syncopation and lots of interweaving rhythm, there is certain to be a special place for FIESTA DE SAN PEDRO on your next concert, and in cross-cultural teaching.Spicy hot!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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