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Snapshots - James Curnow
The suite format and descriptive nature of snapshots allows Grade 2.5 bands to handle a relatively large sized piece and have the fun of exploring myriad moods and styles.There are valuable geographical and historical considerations for cross-curricular teaching, and the sheer "enjoyability" of this one is undeniable. In Movement 1, early explorers witness the grandeur and expanse of the largest fresh surface water system on earth. In Movement 2, wavelets gently lap on the shores of beautiful beaches while happy families enjoy a sunny afternoon, and Movement 3 explores the ships and boats of every description which have navigated these waters for centuries.While thisexceptional piece is entirely different, if you enjoyed James Curnow's previous Grade 2.5 suites, you really should focus some attention on SNAPSHOTS. You won't regret it.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.95Extraterrestrial - Preston Parker
Prepare to launch into space as you encounter EXTRATERRESTRIAL! Musical motives inspired by "Mars," "Also Sprach Zarathustra," and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" explode into one as you embark on a celestial voyage through space. The driving rhythms and fast pace of this musical adventure are sure to please! But be careful, you never know what's out there!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.50A Mad Russian's Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Megaw & Phillips
As performed in the fabulous Trans-Siberian Orchestra live concert, experience Tchaikovsky's "Trepak" from The Nutcracker as you never have before. Just as energetic with wind and percussion instruments alone, several included optional parts enhance the authenticity. If you haven't seen TSO, check it out online. If you add lighting effects, there are no better choices for your holiday concert closer!Duration: 4.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Bang Zoom! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gassi, Vince
Three letters (F-U-N) are all you need to describe this hip new work from the pen of Vince Gassi. But if you need more, you might use words like cool, interesting, energetic. Not enough? Then how about expressive, bluesy, heroic! Oh, and with a title like "Bang Zoom!," it's a safe bet there are opportunities for your percussionists to shine.Duration: 3:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.00The Beatles Remembered (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lennon & McCartney - Bullock, Jack
From the roots of the rock-and-roll era, this energy-packed medley brings back fond memories to those old enough, and introduces these cherished tunes to the youngsters. John, George, Ringo, and Paul! With a variety of styles to embrace the breadth of the Beatles impact on our global musical culture, the titles included are "Do You Want to Know a Secret?," "From Me to You," "I Saw Her Standing There," and "She Loves You." Clear notation, well-defined dynamics, and a groove supplied by the rhythm section in the style of the tasteful Ringo Starr, you're sure to find a warm reception for this highly crafted arrangement.Duration: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£211.80Karneval i Paris - Johan S. Svendsen
Johan Svendsen (1840-1911) composed "Carnival in Paris" in 1872, inspired by the energy and vibrancy of the Parisian carnival celebrations. The piece showcases a variety of moods and orchestral colours, ranging from jubilant and playful sections to more lyrical and elegant passages. It is a lively and colourful work that reflects Svendsen's skill in orchestration and his ability to capture vivid, festive atmospheres in music. In "Carnival in Paris", his Nordic musical roots meet the cosmopolitan influences he encountered while living and working in major European cities. The work has become one of Svendsen's most popular and is frequently performed in concert halls and festivals. About My Transcriptions for Wind Bands Ever since I started playing the clarinet at 8 or 9 years old in the school band "Blveisene" in my hometown of Gjvik, playing transcriptions of orchestral music has been a natural part of the repertoire. In regional bands, Norway's National Youth Band, and during my 10 years in a Military band, I played many such transcriptions. These transcriptions often included handwritten parts, masterfully crafted by colleagues in a time when music notation software didn't exist. Similarly, the scores were often incomplete, typically featuring just a solo clarinet part and condensed score in Bb. The transcriptions also contained parts for instruments like the Eb cornet and multiple tenor horns, but no saxophones, which made them less suitable for modern wind bands. The rise of many skilled Concert Bands and the increasing demands for scores and accessibility made me realize that someone needed to preserve this tradition. The reason I've transcribed these works is to ensure that you can play or conduct a repertoire that I believe has a rightful place in Norwegian Wind Band tradition. These transcriptions are my contribution to preserving some of the unique works in Norwegian music literature. Creating a transcription is a complex task, and I believe the score of "Carnival in Paris" is one of the most intricate I've undertaken. The first part of the process involves entering the entire orchestral score into music notation software. This is time-consuming and requires meticulous work. The next step is to check several editions to see if there are any discrepancies. Mistakes are often found in orchestral material, which can lead to further errors in the transcription. After that, I listen to many different recordings while following along with the score, paying attention to how different conductors emphasize balance and timbre. Gradually, I begin to note down passages I believe will work well for wind bands. One particular challenge in this piece is that the woodwinds and strings operate in the same register. In the original, the tonal difference between the strings and winds helps to clarify the individual musical lines. In the transcription, I've tried to address this by separating the lines, for example through octave adjustments, and highlighting them without compromising other aspects. I've also used some mallet percussion to broaden the tonal palette. There are countless decisions to be made to create a product that will hopefully allow future generations of wind band musicians to play this repertoire. - Stig Nordhagen -
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50
March Of The Penguins - Phillips
There's no better way to start a concert than with a march, and there's no better way to get first-year band students engaged and excited about music than with something fun! "March of the Penguins" is just what you have been looking for! This fun, light-hearted march will amuse and excite your young learners and audiences of all ages. Great fun!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.70Run Away - Hans Offerdal
This piece is about running away. First there is restlessness, then the escape begins. But what are we running away from? That is for you to find out!Playing time: appx. 4:30 To the conductor:There are challenges in the use of dynamics and rhythm. It is important that energy and pace is upheld all the way up until the next to last page. Dissonances are present several places, but the voice leading is diatonic within the given scale.The whole piece is based on one single scale: F melodic minor with lowered second degree. It is notated as a concert F major scale with two accidentals. Feel free to use it during warm-ups!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.00March of the Penguins (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Phillips, Todd
There's no better way to start a concert than with a march, and there's no better way to get first-year band students engaged and excited about music than with something fun! "March of the Penguins" is just what you have been looking for! This fun, light-hearted march will amuse and excite your young learners and audiences of all ages. Great fun! Duration: 1.50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£7.50TUNES FROM THE TRENCHES (SSA vocal score) - Lawson, Peter
For SSA choir and orchestra or concert band, or choir and piano.A non-stop medley of tunes from World War One from recruiting through to the Last Post. This arrangement can be performed by a choir with either an orchestra, band or piano accompaniment. There are different choral versions available for Mixed Voice Choir - both SATB (GM131) and, for those with a shortage of male voices, SA+Men (GM134) - for Upper Voice Choir (SSA - GM132) and for Male Voice Choir (TTBB - GM133). The orchestra score and parts (GMCP020) can be used either on its own or to accompany a choir.The recruiting song "Your King and Country Want You" starts us off followed by "Goodbye, Dolly Gray" as the soldiers leave for war. "Belgium put the Kibosh on the Kaiser" is followed by some proper trench songs - various lyrics were improvised by the soldiers!! - "Three German Officers crossed the Rhine" and "They were only playing Leap-Frog". "The Bells of Hell go Ting-a-ling-a-ling" leads to strains of "Stille Nacht" recalling the Christmas truce. "When this Lousy War is Over" and "There's no place like Home" are balanced by "Land of Hope and Glory" before the Americans arrive with "The Caissons go Rolling Along" and "Over There". "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" brings us towards a rousing finish save for an optional "Last Post-lude" to end reflectively.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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