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£104.50Cantique and Festival - Jared Spears
From the subtle opening statement by flute and clarinet, this work becomes highly expressive in the 1st movement. Rich harmonies and delicate percussion serve to introduce the Festival section, which opens with an Allegro Energico using the main theme for developmental writing. Strong percussion characteristic of this composer, is quite evident and is used creatively to the finale. A useful selection for contest or festival. (7 minutes )
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Capriccio - Robert E. Foster
Based on an origianl theme by Franz Hayd, this is a wonderful opportunity introduce young players and their audiences to this great composer. The attractive melody is played by every section at some time during the piece allowing everyone a musical experience in the spotlight. Concise learning objectives make this an educational as well as rewarding experience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Cedar Crest Overture - Robert E. Foster
This work opens with full rich bell-tones and full brass sonorities, which lead to a rhythmic, energetic unison theme. In the middle is a beautiful legato-rubato section featuring the woodwinds with flowing melodies and countermelodies. A big ending concludes this ideal piece for young band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Platte River Run - Larry MacTaggart
Commissioned by the Fremont, Nebraska High School Band, this work is subtitled: "A Nebraska Overture." It is a descriptive work depicting the Platte River from its quiet origins in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, which then winds across the rolling Nebraska landscape. There is a spirited pioneer theme depicting the courageous Americans who 150 years ago paved the way west by blazing the Oregon and Mormon Trails along the Platte River.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50
Heros Tale - Daniel W. Chisham
A very playable, and very descriptive composition, this musical narrative tells the story of a hero and his adventure, musically leading us into a war with polytonality as the battleground. The upper winds introduce the main theme, which is then counterattacked by the lower winds. All this time the percussion plays a steady drone to the rhythm of the battle. The work ends with the hero emerging triumphantly in a majestic finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50
Fantasy On A Welsh Folksong - Robert E. Foster
A beautiful treatment of the well-known Welsh folksong, All Through the Night, this work features chorale settings of this theme through the various brass and woodwind choirs as it builds and develops. There is an exciting climax utilizing the resources and power of the entire band before a return to the quiet, serene and effective ending.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00Flight - Claude T. Smith
Flight is the official march of the Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. It was commissioned by the Air Force Band in 1984 and was premiered by the organization in November of that year. Their recording can be still heard as visitors enter the museum. A highly descriptive work, it incorporates the Pachelbel Canon by request in the opening section before the brass introduces a soaring theme. Sweeping reeds, active percussion and melodic brass are featured in preparation for a most electrifying 6/8 section. Brass fanfares of particular brilliance bring the work to its exciting conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Freedom Overture - John Edmondson
Commissioned by a junior high band in Mesa, Arizona, the work is playable by bands with limited instrumentation and experience. A maestoso primo section is followed by a lyrical 3/4 movement featuring woodwinds. A return to the original theme is heard with an expanded tutti finale. An excellent choice for program or contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Fort Smith Celebration - David Gorham
Here is a work that is fun to play, perfect for festivals and concerts, and is an excellent teaching piece. The maestoso introduction leads into a march section, then a lyrical treatment of the main theme, and finishes with a dynamic finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Humming Tune and Frolic - Nancy H. Seward
Following a quiet introduction the flowing theme is stated by the flutes with the alto sax countermelody, then repeated tutti with flute and clarinet obbligato. The Frolic section features scale and arpeggio patterns designed to develop technique and hold interest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days