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£250.00The Wind in the Willows (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Meij, Johan
A book for those who keep the spirit of youth alive in them; of life, sunshine, running water, woodlands, dusty roads, winter firesides, said author Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) about his children's book The Wind in the Willows. Initially, he wrote the stories about Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad to read to his visually handicapped son Alistair, but after the publication in book form in 1908, it became a worldwide success. It was later also turned into a film and a television series. What appealed ti the composer most is the friendly, very cosy atmosphere that Grahame has managed to create with his optimistic narrative style full of high spirits, an atmosphere that reminds thecomposer of his own carefree youth. It was therefore a great pleasure to set this book to music! The four movements successively describe: I) The River- The river, which flows through the habitat of the animals like a lifeline, regularly is the scene of pleasant boat trips and picnics. The animals lead their untroubled lives here. The four-tone main motif [A-C-D-C] is extensively presented by the brass section, and returns in the following movements as a countermelody. II) Ratty and Mole -The bright, energetic Rat and the melancholy doubter Mole are inseparable friends and have many adventures. Their opposite characters are illustrated by separate musical themes. III) Mister Toad - The wilful, haughty Mister Toad is indeed a unique case: time after time, he runs into tricky situations, and with his indomitable passion for fast, preferably stolen, cars he causes quite a lot of damage... IV) The Return of Ulysses - After Toad Hall, the majestic residence of Mister Toad, is recovered from the weasels and stoats of the Wild Wood, who had captured the estate in a cowardly way, our friends get ready for a banquet. They celebrate the victory with a triumphant parade, and so both the book and the music conclude with a happy ending. Duration: 17.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Gaelic Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Moss, John
The uniqueness of this folk music is captured by John Moss in this masterful setting. The lively Kelvin Grove features the flutes followed by the woodwind section, and Over the Water to Charlie is a lilting 6/8 dance written with a nice variety of dynamics and textural changes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.50The Maelstrom (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
A maelstrom is described as 'an intense whirling mass of water circling into itself with great strength.' With this as inspiration, composer Robert W. Smith launches the resplendent new work The Maelstrom. Soaring melodic lines, punctuated with vibrant percussion, propel this driving and dramatic piece with fury and excitement. A dazzling concert statement! Duration: 5.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99Deep Purple Medley (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sahashi, Toshihiko
Deep Purple are one of the most famous rock bands of all time. This medley is an essential piece of Concert Band repertoire. Keep on rocking with this powerful arrangement which includes Burn, Highway Star and Smoke on the Water.Duration: 5.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95Theme from The Moldau (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smetana, Bedrich - Kinyon, John
John Kinyon has another winner with this transcription of the symphonic masterpiece "The Moldau." A tribute to Bedrich Smetana's beloved river, this captivating piece describes the flowing and turmoil of water in musical terms. The parts are written well within the capabilities of young performers while keeping the essence of the original. This will add more than a little class to your next concert! Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99First Light on the Chesapeake (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hosay, James L.
There are few sights as breath-taking as a clear summer morning sunrise. This piece paints a picture of those splendid moments. From the quiet pre-dawn stillness, through the gradual stirring of creatures of the air, land and water, all those elements culminate in a triumphant chorus of nature's glory as another day begins.Duration: 4.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.00Waterdance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Strommen, Carl
Picture a lake before sunrise. With Dawn, the myriad varieties of life in and about the lake slowly awaken and, in the heat of the day, skip and skate across the water as if in a frantic ballet. Thus WATERDANCE begins and continues until it experiences Evening. Here is a beautifully crafted composition that brings us into the rhythms of life, the patterns of nature and an uplifting portrayal in sound. Stunning! Duration: 4.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Old MacDonald Had a Band (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Higgins, John
The uniqueness of this folk music is captured by John Moss in this masterful setting. The lively Kelvin Grove features the flutes followed by the woodwind section, and Over the Water to Charlie is a lilting 6/8 dance written with a nice variety of dynamics and textural changes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.95Okeanos (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bullock, Jack
The mysteries of the oceans have fascinated mankind for generations. Okeanos is the Greek word for these bodies of water. This major concert work explores the sonic depths-the calm, the storm, the power, and the majesty. It's highly playable and enormously interesting.Duration: 6:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£128.00Aquarium (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Meij, Johan
The Suite Aquarium is Johan de Meij's third composition for symphonic band and features six tropical fishes, each of them represented by a motif, and surfacing as such in several guises. The composition consists of three movements of which the second and third merge uninterruptedly into each other. I) Allegretto grazioso (Neon Tetra, Electric Eel and Angelfish) II) Andante / Adagio (Sea Horse and Zebrafish) III) Finale: Allegro giocoso (Guppy & Co.) The Neon Tetra motif functions as a kind of 'Leitmotiv' and describes the beautifully coloured, frisky fish: A number of variants have been derived from this theme and will also appear in the other movements. The Electric Eel in fact is not represented by a motif, but by a rhythm based on the restless electric pulses made audible in some aquaria. The Angel fish is represented by elegant cluster chords. In the second movement the Sea Horse emerges out of the water vegetation and starts a dialogue with the Zebrafish, which is represented by one melodic phrase in unison, getting more and more threatening by added parallel fifths and octaves. Simultaneously with the Sea Horse motif the Neon Tetra theme emerges, this time in 3/4 time and in Eb minor. The third movement starts with only two instruments (trumpet and xylophone), but as it is often the case with Guppies their number rapidly increases. Piccolo and Alto Saxophone introduce the Guppy Theme followed by several instrumental combinations. Every theme from the first movement 'swims by' once more, after which the principal motif leads us to a brilliant ending.Duration: 9.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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