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£71.50Dragon Flight - Darren W. Jenkins
Dragon Flight is a musical work intended to depict the flight of these wondrous, mythical animals. With a soaring musical theme and driving ostinato pattern, one can sense the feeling of wonder as these giant creatures glide through the air in full regal splendor.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Luminance - Gary D. Ziek
The title is reflective of the spirit of this piece as it is both shimmering and exuberant. A bold rhythmic opening statement from the ensemble introduces the energetic theme and active background, bright, steady and glittering. After slowing for a middle section that is darker in character, the original material returns, bright and beaming for the rousing conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Sing Hi Down - Barry E. Kopetz
The original title of this charming folk song is The Two Little Sisters, and it contains a chant-like phrase "sing hi down." This particular lyric is sung with great energy as it carries much of the joy that prevails throughout the song. After a majestic introduction, the piece begins in earnest at a brisk tempo with the melody combined with a lively off-beat accompaniment. Arpeggios emphasize the "sing hi down" portion of the theme and are followed by a brief dance-like interlude that leads to the close, capturing the essence of this joyful tune.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Rondeau Royale - Mark Barnard
Rondeau Royale was carefully composed to address the needs of both advancing and developing band students. The melody, countermelody and accompaniment include varied articulations as well as changes in dynamics and texture. Its written in a rondo form where, after the introduction, the main theme is stated, followed by short episodes that change the texture and character of the piece. The title Rondeau Royale takes on the French spelling, essentially translating as a "royal" or "regal" rondo.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Centrifuge - Earl J. Fox Jr.
Centrifuge was written for the 2015 Southeastern Louisiana Middle School Band Camp and its director, Paul Frechou. This piece portrays the a centrifuge vigorously spinning with no sign of slowing down or stopping. An allegro tempo is used to fuel the drive and impetus throughout this energetic musical depiction of a whirling perpetual motion dynamo. The opening theme is first presented by clarinets playing in their lowest register as the machine starts up and begins to build up speed. Underlying the entire work is a pulsating percussion section which provides the thrust and forward motion along with various syncopated rhythms contributed by the winds.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Secrets of Area 51 - John Prescott
The United States Air Force maintains a special and mysterious base in Nevada known as Area 51. There is much speculation that the wreckage of alien spacecraft and perhaps even captured or recovered aliens are secretly housed there. This selection allows the listener to take an imaginary look into that top-secret facility through music with a strong military theme and otherworldly sounds provided by special effects.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50A Golden Legacy - Scott Watson
The music of A Golden Legacy reflects both the joy and reverence many of us feel in our role as transmitters of the band tradition. The legacy in the title refers to the long-lasting impact directors have on students lives. This piece alternates between two themes - the first is a majestic fanfare that develops into a purposeful and resolute march; the second theme is a reverent hymnlike chorale that undergoes several variations, with the last one erupting into a festive musical celebration for an exuberant finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Belmont County Saga - Barry E. Kopetz
The decidedly religious overtones of this work bear a strong resemblance to the sacred melodic content in the wonderful hymnbook The Southern Harmony. Occasional offbeat diversions from the main theme allow a natural energy to alter its character. Quasi-religious chordal passages and lighthearted comic sections lead to the joy and excitement of the extended finishing coda.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Green County Rhapsody - David Gorham
A bold and sweeping introduction of regal grandeur immediately greets the listener before this brisk work launches into a buoyant main theme. This lively section is bubbling with a joyful spirit fueled by sparkling rhythms and bright, uplifting melodic lines. A peacefully idyllic interlude creates a reflective mood of repose before a repeat of the vibrant opening brings the piece to an uplifting and exuberant finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Tesla's Dream - Gary D. Ziek
Nikola Tesla was one of historys greatest inventors. Teslas Dream begins with a soft, contemplative flute solo, backed by gentle mallet percussion as though we are witness to his "lucid dreaming," which he believed was the source of his most creative ideas. This theme is repeated, growing to a full ensemble impact which represents the moment of creation and inspiration coming to fruition. The music then becomes faster, with strong Eastern European overtones that reflect his Serbian heritage. The initial tranquil flute melody gradually transforms into a frenetic dance, symbolizing Teslas many wide-swinging moods and colorful eccentricities.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days