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£66.95Leading Light - Jack Wilds
Based on a school's powerful growth in the arts, this piece follows a single melody from a slower, quiet beginning filled with potential into a faster section crackling with energy. The theme steadily builds momentum through each variation until it reaches a joyful outpouring of sound in the final bars. (3:45)
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£49.95Cedar Valley March - Steve Hodges
This spirited march begins with a dynamic "echo" introduction that leads to the memorable main theme. All sections share the spotlight before transitioning into the contrasting B section with a minor, more lyrical theme. After an understated presentation, this section builds to a big cymbal crash that leads to a repeat of the A section. The coda features a variation of the echo introduction before ending in a dynamic fashion. The vitality of this new work makes an ideal concert opener that both the band and audience will enjoy.
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£58.50To Forge the New Frontier - Ralph Ford
The original overture starts with a flourish and spirals to a soaring melody that is staged atop a driving rhythm. The introductory material is revisited twice, each time with an interesting variation. Solidly scored by this contemporary composer, "To Forge the New Frontier" is perfect for a contest program or a spring concert. (3:00)
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£48.95Korean Hill Song
The beautiful, well-known folk song "Arirang" is featured in this creative adaptation by Mark Williams. Colorful percussion writing and solos for alto saxophone and flute help to establish the tone of this very interesting arrangement. John Barnes Chance also used this folk song, named for Arirang Hill, near Seoul, in the concert band classic Variation on a Korean Folk Song. Take advantage of this great opportunity for younger musicians to experience this amazing melody!
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£58.50Belle of the Ball for Band - Leroy Anderson
Like most of Leroy Anderson's efforts, "Belle of the Ball" is light, effervescent, and devoid of conflict or disharmony. Anderson looked upon the piece as a modern-day American revival -- or revitalization -- of the Viennese waltz tradition. Having said that, the main theme sounds rather unlike a Strauss waltz, but the voice of Tchaikovsky is evident in its playful, fantasy-like character. The melody is rhythmic and comes in short groups of notes, beginning with two notes, then three, then expanding further; the music skates along elegantly. The middle section features a delightful variation on the theme, in which Anderson's gentle belled sonorities impart a playful innocence. Versions for band and the original orchestral scoring are available.
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£48.95Azure Hills - Steve Hodges
is a lyrical ballad that presents the band with many opportunities for expressive playing. The theme is lightly presented by the flutes, then followed by another statement in the trumpets with added textures in the accompaniment. The second statement features some interesting harmonies by the woodwinds before leading into a very expressive final presentation of the melody with an added woodwind countermelody. A stirring variation and development leads to a very effective and climactic ending where melodic motives are passed from section to section as the piece winds down to a quiet, reflective conclusion.
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£45.95Sword Dance
Although this outstanding arrangement is accessible by even very young bands, every section has the melody at various times, and each variation is represented with a different texture and accompaniment, keeping the lively dance tune fresh and invigorating as the piece catapults toward the surprise ending! Thoughtful use of percussion adds to the colorful scoring. Students will love this high-energy delight from the Renaissance era. (1:20)
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£48.95The Holly and the Ivy
Adorn your holiday concerts with this charming new setting of a familiar English carol. To open, we hear a jubilant proclamation leading to a presentation of the melody in 4/4 by the trumpets, supported with clarinets and light percussion. Soon, the low brass revels in the theme while the woodwinds festoon and decorate. Spirits are lifted with a change of key until we are gradually transported to a gentle variation in 3/4 where all is calm. It isn't long before we hear the exuberant melody again and all is brought to a joyous conclusion. You'll be programming this one for years to come.
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£37.95Cancines Mexicanas
takes three popular Mexican folk songs and combines them into an appealing and easily playable arrangement for young band. A maestoso introduction ushers in Las Maanitas, the traditional Mexican birthday song, which is followed by a rhythmic variation on Chiapanecas. The third song introduced is La Cucaracha, which is combined with elements of the preceding two songs to make for an effective and fun ending. Correlated with , page 33. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£58.50"C" Is for Chorale (God of Our Fathers: A Chorale Fantasy) - Frank Erickson
The varies from the in that it is much freer in form and style. This number opens with a variation of the fanfare that has been traditionally inserted as an introduction and interlude between stanzas. The chorale is then presented in a traditional harmonization by the full band. The second section is in a faster tempo, and is based on statements of the opening motive of the hymn presented in fugal style.
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