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  • £124.95

    SWORD AND THE CROWN, The (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gregson, Edward

    In 1988 I was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company to write the music for The Plantagenets trilogy, directed by Adrian Noble in Stratford-upon-Avon. These plays take us from the death of Henry V to the death of Richard III. Later, in 1991, I wrote the music for Henry IV parts 1 and 2, again in Stratford. All of these plays are concerned with the struggle for power (the crown) through the use of force (the sword) and they portray one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the British monarchy.This work quickly became established in the mainstream repertoire and has received performances worldwide as well as five commercial recordings and many broadcasts. In 2002 I was approached by the Parc and Dare Band regarding their summer festival and commissioned to do a version for brass band. This was given its first performance in Treorchy Hall by the combined bands of Black Dyke and Parc and Dare conducted by Nicholas Childs.When the Royal Air Force Music Services commissioned me to write a work especially for their British tour in 1991 I immediately thought of turning to this music and transforming some of it into a three-movement suite for symphonic band.The first movement opens with a brief fanfare for two antiphonal trumpets (off-stage), but this only acts as a preface to a Requiem aeternam (the death of Henry V) before changing mood to the English army on the march to France; this subsides into a French victory march, but the English army music returns in counterpoint. Finally, a brief reminder of the Requiem music leads to the triumphal music for Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York, father of Edward IV and Richard III (the opening fanfare transformed).The second movement takes music from the Welsh Court in Henry IV (part 1) which is tranquil in mood; distant fanfares foreboding battles to come are heard, but the folktune is heard three times in different variations and the movement ends as it began with alto flute and gentle percussion.The final movement starts with two sets of antiphonally placed timpani, drums and tam-tam, portraying the 'war machine' and savagery of battle. Trumpet fanfares and horn calls herald an heroic battle theme which, by the end of the movement, transforms itself into a triumphant hymn for Henry IV's defeat of the rebellious forces.- Edward GregsonPerformance time 13'54"Recorded on QPRM117D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1991, Massed Bands of the Royal Air ForceRecorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN, Central Band of the Royal Air Force'Finale' recorded on QPRM142D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2002, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)

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  • £60.99

    Soda Pop (from KPop Demon Hunters) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vinson, Johnnie

    Getting students to practice will never be easier! Perfectly scored to be accessible and engaging to every section of the ensemble, this amazing arrangement of the popular song from the Netflix smash hit movie will have your young musicians learning 16th note rhythms, syncopations and simple chromaticism, all while having fun. Optional trumpet solo. Sure to be the highlight of your next concert!Duration: 1.45

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  • £84.99

    To a Friend (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob

    When you have been playing in a band for a long time, you will know that music belongs to the most beautiful moments in life, but also to the roughest times. Making music together can give you strength when things are difficult. To a Friend is a wonderfully comforting work for anyone going through a dark time. Jacob de Haan composed the work for his father in law, Gerard Bosch, a musician to the core. The piece received its first performance just weeks before his passing. On a sun-kissed evening, his friends, the musicians of his two music societies, Oefening Baart Kunst (Practice Makes Perfect) Otterlo, and the Re?nie Orkest Artillerie Trompetterkorps (Reunion Band Artillery Trumpet Corps), played the work for Gerard, an unknowing yet beautiful goodbye. Duration: 3.45

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  • £59.00

    Heralding Angels (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Mendelssohn, Felix - Susi, Anthony

    Heralding Angels is a regal presentation of the traditional holiday favorite by Felix Mendelssohn capturing the glory of the text with fanfares, trills and carefully crafted flourishes! The trumpet descant and percussion add to the majesty of this classic holiday work. With moderate ranges, ample doubling of parts, limited independence, and 2nd clarinet below the break, this well-known piece is accessible to many bands. A great choice to introduce and reinforce a variety of eighth and sixteenth note rhythmic combinations. Sure to be a favorite at the annual winter concert! Duration: 2.45

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  • £57.50

    Solveig's Song (from Peer Gynt Suite No.2) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Grieg, Edvard - Vinson, Johnnie

    Composed by Edvard Grieg in 1875, music from Peer Gynt was originally incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's five-act play. The beautiful "Solveig's Song" is from the second orchestral suite later extracted by Grieg. Johnnie's tender setting opens with a lyric theme scored for the trumpet section. A brief andante section features the woodwinds before returning to the opening melody this time richly scored for full band. A beautiful work for teaching lyric style playing.

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  • £72.99

    On to the Next Frontier (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Saucedo, Richard L.

    Richard's exciting overture captures feelings of adventure and daring as we look towards a new frontier and flourishing future. The percussion section is featured at the start, as layers of patterns build up to a vibrant full band statement of the main theme. The lyric middle section features short solos for clarinet and trumpet accompanied by lush background harmonies from the ensemble. The fast pace returns introduced by a playful baritone sax solo followed by a full band recap of the opening theme and a rousing finish.Duration: 5.15

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  • £53.95

    Seawind (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hodges, Steve

    A relaxing day at the beach is the setting for this expressive piece. A solo trumpet presents the morning melody, the rest of the band picks up the activity level in the afternoon with a strong modulation, leading to peaceful conclusion at day's end. Duration: 2:15

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  • £59.00

    A Merry Mariachi Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Clark, Paul

    Have a fiesta in December with "A Merry Mariachi Christmas," a creative Maricahi-style medley of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and "Jingle Bells." Break out the shaker instruments and keep all the drummers busy! The two trumpet parts are soli throughout, offering numerous opportunities for staging, and maybe even costuming. It's that "something different" for your holiday concerts that is guaranteed to be a hit with your band and audiences. "Ole!" Duration: 2.45

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  • £100.00

    Agnus Dei (from Mass of the Children) (Concert Band with opt. Choir - Score and Parts) - Rutter, John - Noble, Paul

    The William Blake (1757-1827) poem, The Lamb, featured in this movement, is a poignant message relating to the precious lives of our children. In the setting for band alone, the children's choir part is set for solo trumpet, and the darker beginning (Agnus Dei, miserere nobis) is further enhanced by muted brass and the pulsating heart-beat of the bass drum, felt, but rarely heard.

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    Finale (from Mass of the Children) (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Rutter, John - Noble, Paul

    Mass of the Children represents something new in the composer's work insofar as it was conceived with an integral role for a children's choir alongside an adult mixed choir, two soloists, and orchestra (now band). The role of the children's choir is to add a further dimension to the traditional Latin Mass sung by the adult choir, sometimes commenting, sometimes amplifying the meaning and mood. His musical understanding, sense of melody, harmony and orchestration are oftentimes fully capable of telling the story even without the text. In the setting for band alone, the children's choir part is generally set for solo trumpet.

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