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£84.50Caprock Canyon - Preston Parker
Explore the rustic sounds of the American west as you head to Caprock Canyon. Located on the plains of West Texas, Caprock Canyon is distinguished by its rugged sandstone canyons splashed with pink and orange, deep valleys, grasslands, and roaming herds of bison. Listen for the compositional techniques of Aaron Copeland that have shaped the sounds of American music. Now saddle up your wagon, it's time to head west!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.50Jungle Tango - Preston Parker
Prepare to embark on a musical journey as you tango through uncharted jungle territory. Musical motives written in Phrygian mode are accessible to young players with the key signature of Bb as the percussion section leads the way with a groovy rainforest beat. The sultry melody and striking harmonies of this musical adventure are sure to spice up any concert! But, beware; the jungle is full of surprises!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.50The Dream of Tiberius - David Campo
The Roman Emperor Tiberius was born in 42 BCE to Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Drusilla, both descendants of prestigious political families, at a time when Rome was undergoing significant political upheaval. Julius Caesar had begun a brutal civil war in 49 BCE to end Rome's rule as a Republic and consolidate his power as supreme ruler. Following Caeser's assassination in 44 BCE, Tiberius' father backed the forces wishing to return Rome to a Republic, but they were defeated by Caesarian loyalists led by Caeser's heir Octavian. As a result, Tiberius' early life was spent on the run and in political exile with his parents. In 27 BCE, Octavian would become the first Emporer of Rome and assume the name Augustus. Augustus forced Tiberius' parents to divorce and took Tiberius' mother as his new bride, separating the family and forcing Tiberius to live with his father. Upon his father's death, Tiberius went to live with his mother and Emporer Augustus, a situation Tiberius found extremely uncomfortable but one over which he had no control. Having been adopted by the Emperor, Tiberius assumed the military and political life thrust upon him. He proved to be an outstanding military and political leader, and with his marriage to Vipsania Agrippina his life took on a heretofore unknown stability. However, Augustus would intervene in Tiberius' life once more, forcing him to abandon his happy marriage and take Augustus' daughter Julia (Tiberius' step sister) as his new wife. This arrangement, while securing Tiberius' place as Augustus' heir and ensuring he would one day be Emperor of Rome, was disastrous. Julia's drunken licentiousness was a constant source of scandal and embarrassment for Tiberius (and her father, the Emperor) and she was eventually exiled by her father Augustus. Tiberius was named Emperor of Rome upon the death of Augustus in AD 14, assuming his position as the most powerful man on Earth. However, no matter how powerful he had become, Tiberius never felt as if he had ever had any control over his life, having been manipulated from childhood through adulthood by the whims of Augustus. As Emperor, he soon became disgusted with the political intrigue of the Roman Senate and by AD 26 left Rome and took up residence on the island of Capri, where he lived out the rest of his life. History does not regard Tiberius fondly and by all accounts towards the end of his reclusive life on Capri, he had become a miserable, sick and mentally unstable old man reveling in debauchery and cruelty. It is also informative to note that he was Emperor of Rome when Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, and while there is no indication that Tiberius was even aware of the existence of Jesus, as Emperor he was responsible for the appointment of Pontius Pilate as Governor of Judea. Even considering this, it is difficult to look on the life of the Emperor Tiberius and not feel some sympathy and pity. It's in this spirit that I composed "The Dream of Tiberius." I imagine the man sitting in thoughtful seclusion on the beautiful island of Capri imagining what his life might have happily been had not power been thrust upon him: husband, father and humble servant of the people.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99A Triple Suite - AndrĂ© Waignein
Following an inspirational trip to the Italian province of Como Andr Waignein composed A Triple Suite, to capture the true beauty of this region. Waignein used three musical settings to depict Como. The first portrays the discovery of the lake and the picturesque villages around it. The second is a dreamy observation of the boats moving peacefully across the lake and the third depicts the energy of the town as locals and tourists mingle soaking up the friendly Italian atmosphere. Treat your audience to a delightful journey to Italy!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Viva Excelsior - Wim Laseroms
Wim Laseroms composed Viva Excelsior on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of music society Excelsior in Losser (the Netherlands).After a powerful tutti entry, the percussion section bridges the period up to the first reprise. This festive march is then followed by a playful melodic theme in which the semi-quavers prevail, accompanied by a beautiful legato countermelody in the horns and euphoniums. During the second reprise a marcato bass solo and a technically sparkling and dynamic contrasting phase alternate. The trio features a new theme - starting from the chalumeau register and leading to an exuberant repeat in the brass with ornamentations by the high woodplayers.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£332.99Cantica de Sancto Benedicto - Jacob de Haan
Cantica de Sancto Benedicto is a three-movement work for mixed choir, soprano solo, concert band and organ ad libitum - on Latin lyrics that relate to the life of Saint Benedict. It was commissioned by the city of Norcia in Italy, whereBenedict was born. The holy Benedict (480-547) is considered the founder of monastic life within the Roman Catholic Church. His enormous influence is especially owing to his monastic rule, the Regula Benedicti.Jacob de Haan has named the movements ofCantica de Sancto Benedicto after the Holy Trinity: the Father (Gloria Patri), the Son (Gloria Filio) and the Holy Spirit (Gloria Spiritui Sancto). The lyrics of thehymn Gemma Caelestis, (which, like the othertexts, were originally used in Gregorian chant) are voiced by the choir. To this purpose, Jacob de Haan composed new, choral-like, homophone music. The sequence Laeta Quies is rendered by the soprano; the verses (divided over the threemovements) are alternated with those of Gemma Caelestis. The work closes with an impressive grand finale, in which texts are used from the proprium of the mass in honor of the saint's day of the holy Benedict (11 July). Notes to the conductor:For this cantata, there are various possibilities for the performance. The first involves a performance in which the choir and soprano parts are only accompanied by organ. Such a performance has several advantages: since the band never soundstogether with the choir and the soprano, no balance problems occur, and even a performance with a large concert band and a small cantata choir is conceivable. A special layout is also possible - with which you can set up a three-dimensionalperformance in a church. For example, the choir can sing in the chancel, accompanied by the choir organ; the soprano can stand on the gallery, accompanied by the main organ; and the band can be seated in another part of the church. The choir couldalso sing from a gallery. With layouts like this, working with two conductors is advisable. Choral parts available separately.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£154.99Alternances - AndrĂ© Waignein
In 1984 the Corciano (Italy) Tourist Authority initiated a composition competition for wind band. For this event Andr WAignein composed "Alternances for Symphonic Band", a piece which won him the first prize in the competition. The opening of the work is based on a very tonal foundation. The English horn (or alto saxophone) introduces a rich and warm theme which is immediately taken up by the whole orchestra in a grandiose manner. The subsequent development shows off all the elements of the orchestra to the full. In the second movement, the English horn (or alto saxophone) comes to the fore again. A harmonic change gradually takes us back to the allegro of the firstmovement. The musical development is here dominated by exuberance, virtuosity and rhythm.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99
Rock About - Frede Gines
Rock About is an eight part work in which parts can be distributed according to the players available. The light pieces are full of joy and are sure to make your audience want to get up and dance!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99
Jubilee Fanfare - Franco Cesarini
Franco Cesarini composed this beautiful fanfare for the 150th anniversary of the Swiss Railroad. In this piece Franco Cesarini reveals the brilliance of the brass, the softness of the woodwind and the dexterity of the percussion section. The rich dynamics of this festive piece will brighten up any occasion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99Roller Coaster - Otto M. Schwarz
In this piece, Otto M. Schwarz depicts a ride on a roller coaster. At the beginning, the cars are pulled up by a chain. High above the ground the ride suddenly begins the steep descent with the loop the loop being accompanied by the screams of the passengers. Towards the end of the piece the ride becomes faster and faster and then finally comes to an abrupt end. The musical sketch Roller Coaster is especially suitable as an encore for your concerts. Climb on and let the ride begin!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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