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£139.99Incendium - Otto M. Schwarz
On 11 March 1879 in the Austrian town of Neumarkt am Wallersee a huge fire broke out in a brewery, setting fire to at least 60 other houses within one hour. Due to poor equipment and a lack of water, nearly the entire city was burned to the ground.Only the church was spared. This epic piece musically depicts the events in a programmatic way starting from the inauspicious moments shortly before the disaster, throughout the fire, and the final reconstruction of the town with the help of thestrong spirit and unity of the Salzburg community. An impressive work suitable for contests and promises to have a great impact on your audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Selkie - Johnnie Vinson
In Celtic folklore, a selkie is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water, but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second-year players the first movement, in a lyric and melancholy style, portrays theselkie as a baby seal. The second movement depicts a young boy on land and employs a number of characteristics of traditional Scottish folk tunes. This marvelous work provides opportunities for musical and cross-curricularexploration. Dur: 3:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.70The Old Mill on the Brook - Geirr Tveitt
This character piece was composed for a competition held in 1962 by the Norwegian Band Federation. Three prices were awarded and Geirr Tveitt won all of them. "The Old Mill on the Brook" was awarded second price after the three-movement work "Sinfonietta de Soffiatori". After this competition, ""The Old Mill on the Brook" is the most performed of all pieces Tveitt wrote for band. It has a special fullness, portraying nature in rich colours, with grass, water, stone, forest and the darkness of traditional Norwegian timber. This new editon for modern instrumentation is written by Stig Nordhagen.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£184.99Liquid Compass - Alex Shapiro
Continuing in the tradition of her innovative electroacoustic band works including Paper Cut, Immersion, and Tight Squeeze, Alex Shapiro's Liquid Compass takes the musicians and the audience on a journey that spans the mysticaland the triumphant. A subliminal connection to the sea is conveyed through the creative use of metal bowls filled with water, and flutists will particularly enjoy the otherworldly ooh-wah effect that wends through the piece.Commemoratingthe 140th anniversary of Carthage College's wind band, this workmigrates to different places, but never loses its bearings in pursuit of a musical true north. To perform the piece, you'll need an audio systemcapable of playing the prerecorded audio tracks from a laptop computer via a small digital audio interface connected to an audio mixer. Download information is provided in the printed piece. Dur: 9:00 Recorded by the CentralWashington University Wind Ensemble, Lewis Norfleet - Director.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Turn the World Around - Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte's masterful song about the interconnection between fire, water, mountain and spirit was performed to much acclaim on the The Muppet Show in 1977. The song, which explains that through understanding we can all turnthe world around, became a favorite of Muppet creator Jim Henson and was performed at his memorial service. Featuring an infectious African-flavored groove in 5/4, this is a unique and effective setting for band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99
Scenes of Russia - Johan Nijs
This delightful concert work takes you on a journey to two of Russia's most famous cities. In the first movement, Moscow, you are treated to world famous sights such as Red Square, the Kremlin, and the famous water organ in GorkyPark. In the second movement you visit the ancient city of St. Petersburg, which has acted as an inspiration for many artists and composers, including Tchaikovsky, Dostoyevsky and Pushkin. Add the sparkle of a little Russianspirit to any concert with this descriptive composition. Dur: 5:00 (Grade 2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£43.50
River Valley Serenade
Three well-known folk songs, Shenandoah, Red River Valley and The Water Is Wide are featured in this simple yet heart-warming arrangement that your audience will certainly enjoy. A stirring conclusion interweaves portions of all three tunes, creating a melody that gently swells from a soft, flowing introduction into a swiftly churning cascade of full-band sound which gracefully fades into peaceful tranquility. (Grade 2) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£150.00
The Sacred Pipe - Green
A mysterious work, The Sacred Pipe is the musical endeavor of a Native Cherokee myth. Extravagant melodic lines, tender harmonies, fast and intense tempos, and majestic fanfares ensure a film-like experience for the audience. Join the "Arrow Woman" on her journey through the land, as she fights against the norms of her tribe. The Sacred Pipe hopes to convey a musical journey that engulfs the grandiosity of the land, the majesty of mountains, and the purity of water.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95
Shark Eyes - Hoefle
Wait until your students sink their teeth into this one! "Shark Eyes" can stand alone, or as the closer of the "Water Tales: A Suite for Band" which includes "Jellyfish", "Mama Sea Turtle", and "Axolotl Dance". Not only is it fun to play, but it is also an excellent tool for teaching dotted quarter notes!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95Okefenokee - R. Alan Carter
Named Land of the Trembling Earth because the peat bog, which floats on water, moves when walked upon, the Okefenokee Swamp is a natural wonder. Starting mysteriously with a full-band sound, moving through a middle section with a flute or recorder solo that depicts the life of the early inhabitants, and ending with a spirited dance that features woodwind runs, brass countermelodies and thunderous timpani and bass drum parts, this unique composition offers performers the chance to perform a programmatic work that will challenge and entertain at the same time.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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