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£44.00Vulcan's Anvil
Vulcan, the ancient mythological god of fire, often portrayed holding a hammer over an anvil at a blacksmith's hearth, is the inspiration for this concert work for young bands. Featuring any instrument that has a convincing anvil sound, this composition also has plenty of skill-building opportunities present for articulations, dynamics, and intonation. Program this unique work for a memorable concert, contest or festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£38.00Flight Cadets
Written for first-year band students, this accessible and fun march will be a great contest or festival march choice. The development of tempo consistency, articulations, and the ability to count rests are key educational components of this beginning-level composition. Your ensemble and audiences will enjoy this piece intended to fit your developing band's needs while improving its skills.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£50.00Jam on Top
This jazzy piece, written in a standard blues progression, is the perfect introduction to this essential musical style. Written to be performed in either a straight rock or swing feel, directors looking to highlight their saxophonists should consider this piece. There are multiple solo to soli saxophone options in the style of an open jazz vamp. The drum parts are written for multiple players but you can also feature a young drum set performer. An excellent light jazz composition to help students learn about blues chord progressions and blues scales while also having fun!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£69.00Bandology - Eric Osterling
Using rich, full dance band chords and interesting rhythms, this standard of school and community bands for over 50 years, has been re-edited and corrected with the modern concert band in mind. A stop-time section for brass and percussion and a pleasingly lyrical trio have made this light concert march a perennial audience and performer favorite. This new edition will be a valuable addition to any band's library.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£6.00Pop! Pop! Pop! - Traditional
Players and audiences alike will enjoy this familiar and jaunty tune. In this new arrangement of Pop Goes the Weasel by Andrew Balent, students will learn how to perform and master basic 3/4 rhythms. Band directors are encouraged to begin rehearsing at a slow tempo and gradually increase the speed as their students improve. This playful piece is sure to be a hit among students while also improving their musicianship.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£95.00The Hornet's Nest
In 1780, Lord Charles Cornwallis attempted to invade Charlotte, but the city's residents united and expelled him. General Cornwallis went on to describe the city as "a hornet's nest of rebellion." In this Revolutionary War inspired piece, a strong florid melody is passed around the various sections of the ensemble. This work is a great opportunity for more advanced bands to focus on stylistic playing between the bright and triumphant theme and quieter larghetto passage. Students will enjoy taking a trip back in time with this piece full of Colonial American vigor.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00Badlands
Peter Terry's Badlands represents the dramatic terrain created bysedimentthat iseroded over millions of years. This creates stark but beautifulstructures in a harsh and alien landscape.This piece opens with a first theme that depicts the stark emptiness of the Badland terrain. This moves to a brooding, mysterious second theme followed by variations.The piece ends with a return of the first theme for a dramatic finish.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£72.00Rainbow in the Clouds
Rainbow in the Cloudsis based on a traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the 19th century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. Composer Carol Brittin Chambers was inspired by the poet Maya Angelou to create this setting of the song. With rich and beautiful harmonies throughout, this piece will highlight students' musicianship. This serves as a welcome change of pace on any concert or contest program.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£72.00American Fiddle Tune Variations
Carl Strommen presents a new arrangement of the popular American folk song,Turkey in the Straw,in this delightful set of variations. Changes in style, meter,and textures drive this well-written setting by one of the most popular band composers. Students will enjoy playing this demanding yet fun piece and audiences will hearing it.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00Aurora Eclipsed
Aurora Eclipsedwas inspired by the solar eclipse of 2017.During a solar eclipse, a beautiful and fascinating aurora forms around the moon creating an eerie outline. This "ring of fire" is actually the sun's outer edges being revealed to the human eye. The rhythmic pattern of this piece teaches students eighth note patterns, and each section has an opportunity to play the melody. The use of a variety of colors and sforzandos makes this an aggressive composition that younger students will enjoy playing.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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