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£144.99Voyage with the VOC - William Vean
The United East India Company, or Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) was one of the first international trading companies in the Netherlands. Voyage With The VOC follows the route of a ship (first movement) on a visit to the Rajah of Yogakarta (second movement) to load up the ship before returning home (third movement). The fourth movement describes the hard life of a sailor before the fifth movement sees the ship safely to harbour once again.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£244.99Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Harrie Janssen
This composition was based on the world-famous novel by the French author Jules Verne. This novel describes the attempt to reach the centre of the earth. The descent of the crater of the volcano called Snaeffels, situated in Iceland, marks thebeginning of this voyage to the sublunary world. The German geologist, professor Lidenbrock, is accompanied on this trip by his nephew Axel and an Icelandic guide named Hans. The last mentioned will be helpful in many occasions. Dark colors & mist The composer tried in this single work to give a musical expression to various significant moments from this novel. In the introduction he sketches an image of the dismal ambience on the island by using dark colors. Risingfragments of mist reveal the flanks of the monumental mountain Scataris. The composer tries to catch this image in a majestic and broad chorale. Away from Iceland Subsequently the ostinato rhythmicity and virtuosity representthe hectic descent of the crater of the volcano. The party descends ever more and more and travels south, away from Iceland. On the way, they see all kinds of rock formations, fossils and minerals. At a depth of thirty hours walking distance, atabout 150 kilometers below the surface, they reach a sub terrestrial sea which is called the Lidenbrock sea. Genuine eruption of sounds Strange electric manifestations and unpredictable weather conditions accompany thissingular phenomenon. An orchestral tutti-episode expresses this impression musically. On a make-shift raft, the party continues its voyage, heading to the south coast of this huge sea. Once ashore, an enormous rock obstructs the passage. The blowingup of this obstacle unleashes a genuine eruption of sounds in the orchestration. Spat out by the volcano But the explosion has an unforeseen side effect. The sea - travelers and raft included - is sucked upwards into a dark hole.Again, our heroes are accompanied on their involuntary voyage, while left to fend for themselves, by an ever increasing ostinato rhythmicity. Before an irruption can destroy the raft, the threesome manages to escape and climb up through acave towards the daylight. They seem to be spat out by the Stromboli volcano on the island of Sicily, far from home. The composition ends with triumphant sounds that represent the scientific triumph of these adventurers.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£117.80Freedom Defended - Rossano Galante
Inspired by the non-violent civil rights protest of February 1, 1960 against a segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, NC, Freedom Defended strives to encapsulate the story of this now historic event. Commissioned by the band directors of the North Carolina Central District and East Central District Bandmasters Associations, this four movement piece honors each of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students known as the "Greensboro Four", Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, Ezell Blair Jr., and David Richmond. Their actions directly led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which mandated desegregation in public spaces. Movement 1 (Da Sogno) - The opening thematic material is dream-like and idyllic as the "Greensboro Four" enter the Woolworth Store at 132 South Elm Street and peacefully sit at the lunch counter and order coffee. Movement 2 (Con Fuoco) - The piece takes a dark turn when they are refused service and are told "We don't serve Negros here". The music is somewhat dissonant and rhythmic but a heroic theme captures the tenacity and courage of these brave young men. Movement 3 (Molto Cantabile) - A plaintiff theme portrays the hopelessness the four freshmen faced as they continued to be refused service until they leave when the store closed that night. Movement 4 (Con Spirito) - Undeterred, the "Greensboro Four" returned the next day, this time joined by more than twenty other black students. While they were again refused service, the sitins began to attract media attention and each day more and more students, both black and white, joined the cause. By February 4th, over 300 students staged sit-ins not only at the Woolworth Store but also the lunch counter at Greensboro's S. H. Kress & Co. The music is rejoicing and uplifting, similar to the opening statement, but now fully orchestrated and more fully developed. Coda - a quiet theme based on the motives from the opening thematic material brings the work to a reflective close as we remember these four men who, in the face of adversity, stood up for equality for all men and women.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99All I Want for Christmas Is You
Mariah Carey's up-tempo Christmas love song is ever present during the holiday season and its continued popularity has made it a worthy addition to the holiday canon. Larry Kerchner's hip, swing version is sheer fun and the upbeat tempo provides a great programming change up.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Turbo Rock - Michael Sweeney
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Let your beginners crank up the energy level on their very first concert with this driving rock original. Featuring tutti rhythms and nothing faster than a quarter note (exceptpercussion), every section gets a chance to rock out on this winner. Dur: 1:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Dueling Xylos
Take your two best percussionists, stage them up front and let them dazzle your audience with this clever feature for two xylophone players (or 1 xylophone and 1 marimba). Using the classic Dueling Banjos, Richard Saucedo has written a great novelty with easy band parts as accompaniment.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99The Bright Lights On Broadway
Featuring some of the best-known showstoppers ever to hit the bright lights, here is a well paced and skillfully written number sure to please just about any audience. Includes: Comedy Tonight, Everything's Coming Up Roses, and There's No Business Like Show Business.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Eighties Flashback
The decade of the '80s gave us an eclectic blend of musical styles and colourful personalities. Here is an action-packed sampling of the top hits from this rich period of popular music. Includes: Thriller (Michael Jackson), Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper), You Give Love a Bad Name (Bon Jovi), Up Where We Belong (Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes) and Eye of the Tiger (Survivor). Get ready to rock the house!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Now or Never - Matthew Gerrard
From the Disney blockbuster High School Musical 3, here is a sizzling arrangement of the hit dance tune. Full of rhythmic energy and drive, this is certain to light up the concert stage. Dur: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Pixar Movie Magic
Since 1995 when Toy Story was released, the creative team at Pixar Studios has given us heartwarming stories and unforgettable characters that appeal to audiences of all ages and the music created for these films is an integral part of their popularity and charm. Michael Brown has created a terrific medley of these familiar melodies including: The Glory Days (The Incredibles), The Spirit of Adventure (Up), Ratatouille Main Theme, The Big Race (Cars) and You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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