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£50.50
A Jubilant Tribute - Barry E. Kopetz
Commissioned by the Orrville Performing Arts Council, Orrville, Ohio, this work was composed as a 'celebration of life---an exuberant reflection of the joy of one's existence.' True to its theme, this positive, upbeat selection is bound to be one of your band's favorites! Each section of the band has an interesting part to play and the catchy syncopated rhythm used throughout really keeps it 'rolling along.' A sensitive middle section provides an interesting contrast to the first theme. (Grade 3)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99
Hanseatic Suite - Jacob de Haan
Dreaming of love. This is the theme of the folksong on which the composition was based. Its characteristic melody inspired Jacob de Haan to this instrumental romance with a transparent structure consisting of an introduction, the folk-melody, a development of the theme, the folk-melody accompanied by ornamental triplets followed by the final bars.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Centennial Prelude - Jan Van der Roost
This short opening music was composed on commission of the symphonic band of Jan Van der Roost's village (= Kontich near Antwerp / Belgium). In 1991, this community band celebrated its 100th anniversary. After composing commissioned pieces from different countries (even from Japan), this was the most 'near' commission he ever received indeed!It is a short but varied piece, featuring all sections of the band. After a short introduction, played by the brass instruments, a crisp rhythm starts and boxes the main theme. After a second theme, played by brass and percussion, a short melodical passage brings some 'rest'. At the end, the fanfare of the introductionreoccurs.Although this "Centennial Prelude" isn't a really demanding piece, it sounds colourful and energetic. It has been recorded on CD by the band of the 'Royal Dutch Airforce' and the 'Desford Colliery Brass band'.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£116.40
Paganini Variations - Niccolò Paganini
A lot of composers, such as Brahms, Rachmaninov, Lutoslavski and many others used the Caprice nr.24 for violin solo by Paganini, to write a series of variations. This time that favourite theme has been used to write a series of variations for band. This work, commissioned by SAMO Nederland lasts about 9 minutes.The theme is followed by eight variations and a coda. Two quick variations alternate twice with a slower variation, whereas the final is written in a waltz tempo leading to a magestic coda as conlusion. All variations are played without interruption.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£92.00La Montagne de Watten - Guillaume Detrez
In Houtland, Watten is located on the edge of Flanders. With its 72 meters height, the Wattenberg is the westernmost link of the central ridge of Flanders. A grandiose theme related to the mountain and its ascent. At the top, a spectacular view over Flanders awaits us. Then the mill gets going, accompanied by a medieval theme that symbolizes the abbey. Several overlapping themes are discussed in the final.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95
Festival on the Rivers - Rob Grice
Here is an exciting new overture for the young concert band in the conventional A-B-A form. A dance-like main theme is scored in the woodwinds with a bright, driving brass and percussion accompaniment. A short alto saxophone solo highlights the lush B section before returning to the main theme and coda. Excellent for concert and festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Highland Fling - Robert Jager
This very playable and appealing overture by Robert Jager is sure to be enjoyable by younger players. Bold and dignified characterize the opening segment which is followed by an energetic faster theme reminiscent of a Scottish Highland dance. A tender hymn-like melody is then developed before returning to the faster theme and powerful closing coda. Very well scored to sound full.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£135.80Ad Quartum - Luciano Feliciani
The city of Quart derives its name from the Latin "Ad quartum ab Augusta lapidem", or four Roman miles from Augusta Praetoria, present-day Aosta, along the ancient Roman consular road of the Gauls. The fortress of Quart, whose construction began in 1185, is the main source of inspiration for the composition. The work begins, in fact, as if wrapped in a mysterious, suspended atmosphere, when the fog that envelops the manor suddenly thins out and lets one see the majestic building in all its austerity. A rhythmically exciting episode follows this brief introduction, ideally describing the events that have marked the long history of these places. The music highlights the percussion instruments, which evoke ancient medieval atmospheres in a modern language. The second theme, derived from the previous one, describes instead emotions and feelings of grandeur, beauty, and peace associated with the splendid Valle d'Aosta mountains that surround Quart. A developed melodic idea, supported by wide-ranging harmonies, attempts to musically portray the extraordinary natural beauty of these places. The reprise of the first theme, varied and presented in a lively and energetic movement, guides the final part of the piece: a coda where all the melodic and rhythmic ideas previously exposed are condensed.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Western Plains Overture - Keith Michael Davis
Commissioned to commemorate its 20th anniversary season, this work was written for the Nebraska Wind Symphony, Omahas community band, in 1997. It is in traditional overture form, with a bold introductory theme in the horns answered by the trumpets. The material that follows presents the main theme in solo voices followed by the entire band. Contrasting material follows, leading to a recapitulation and eventually to a jubilant coda. While not intentionally programmatic, the title of the work does reflect the bands geographic location.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Pinnacle Overture - George Warren
A 16 bar introduction builds to a climax leading to the stirring main theme with unison trumpets. The slower middle movement features a lovely melody scored in a lush, tutti Barker style. A majestic restatement of the original theme culminates in a flashy ending. Sure to be a contest winner.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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