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£118.99A Sunrise Impression - Jan de Haan
This evocative concert piece begins with a dreamy introduction in which we here the firt theme. The musical tension is gradually increased in the Grandioso with a new forceful theme being heard. These ever present two themes are further developed with the introduction of striking rhythmic patters bringing the work to a climax.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99Saltus Hungaricus - László Zempléni
The second half of the 18th century, for the people of East Central Europe, was the time of the awakening of national consciousness. The leading force in the Hungarian enlightenment, the lesser nobility, also regarded as important the national character of the country's culture. A valuable kind of national music was the Hungarian dance music that flourished in the 18th century. The greater part of the repertoire naturally perpetuates the 'Hungarian-style' pieces from the previous centuries (appearing in foreign collections too described as hungaricus, ungaresca, saltus hungaricus or Ungarischer Tanz), but beside these we can encounter contemporary European dances and entertaining instrumental pieces in almost every style. The majority of the sources are collections compiled by non-professional musicians and intendedfor private music-making. In this work the composer uses melodies from the 18th-century Linus dance collection, in trioform, with harmonies and bass appropriate to that period. The musical fabric is rich in counterparts, the sound is mademore colourful with many kinds of percussion instruments. The register and rhythmic simplicity of the parts make thepieces easily playable even by music school pupils.
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£75.00Global Variations. Wind band - Nigel Hess
Around the world in just over eight minutes! Although commissioned for a Youth Band, no concessions are made here for lack of technical ability, particularly in the percussion department. The chimes of Big Ben herald the start ofa whistle-stop global journey, calling in turn at France, Spain, South Africa, Egypt, Russia, India, China, Australia, South America, and the USA, with a final detour through Ireland and Scotland before hearing Big Ben once moreas we arrive home!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.00A Christmas Overture - Nigel Hess
This vivacious and colourful Christmas Overture, originally commissioned as an orchestral work by John Rutter for his 2007 Christmas Festival, proved an instant success with audience and orchestra alike. Traditional carols, skilfully juxtaposed and interwoven, provide the thematic material. They are, in order of appearance, Ding Dong! Merrily On High; Deck The Halls, Il Est N Le Divin Enfant, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, Personent Hodie, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Angels, From The Realms Of Glory, which bring the overture to a majestic close. Fragments of other carols appear along the way to enrich the tecture of what is surely one of the most attractive pieces written for festive season.
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£45.95
Chesapeake Serenade - Brian Balmages
Not very often are we treated to such a beautiful chorale at the grade 1 level. Brian has scored this to work well with your beginning band instrumentation while providing opportunities to work on musicianship and intonation bothat the elementary and middle school levels. Excellent for concert situations and also effective in developing a rich sound. Highly recommended!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Fantasy Adventure at the Movies
In the best fantasy and adventure films, music always plays an important role in setting the mood and engaging us in the story. Here are some of those iconic moments from movies we all remember. Includes: Theme from Star Trek,Back to the Future, Once Upon a Time ... Storybook Love (from The Princess Bride), The Rocketeer, and Theme from E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial).
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£144.99Ross Roy - Jacob de Haan
Jacob de Haan was commissioned to compose this concert piece by the "St. Peters Wind Symphony" from Brisbane, Australia. "Ross Roy" is the monumental late 19th century villa where St. Peters Lutheran College was founded in 1945. The villa has always remained the school symbol. In this composition, Jacob de Haan sees the "Ross Roy" as a metaphor for the years spent at school (a monument in time), where one's personality is formed. So, the opening theme the artist calls the Ross Roy theme initially has monumental characteristics.The rhythmic motion, which strides along in the lower register and percussion at the beginning of the next section is typical of "Tempo di Marcia". Thismovement, accompanied by repetitions of sound, is a metaphor for the structure and discipline in school. This is the introduction to a march theme, symbolic of "passing through" the classes up to the final examinations.Then, the Ross Roy theme is dealt with again, now in a playful, humorous variation. As if the composer is saying there should also be time for a smile in school. The same theme can be heard in major key and a slower tempo in the following section, expressing pride and self-confidence. This is also the introduction to the expressive middle section that represents love, friendship and understanding.We then return to the march theme in a slightly altered construction. The oriental sounds, constituting the modulation to the final theme, are symbols of the diversity of cultures in the school. The characteristic final theme first sounds solemn, but turns into a festive apotheosis. It is no coincidence that the final cadence is reminiscent of the close to a traditional overture, for the school years can be considered the "overture" to the rest of one's life. The premiere of "Ross Roy" was conducted by Jacob de Haan in Brisbane, on August 22, 1997.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.99Christmas Snow Songs
Some parts of the world are experiencing a white Christmas less frequently these days. Despite this, or maybe because of this, we love all the Christmas pictures, stories and songs that conjure up images of chilly nights and quiet, snow-covered landscapes during the winter season. Let Peter Kleine Schaars delightfully charmingmedley of Let it Snow, Winter Wonderland and Jingle Bells take you and your audience away to a snow-covered wintry village on Christmas day!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99The Best Of The Beatles
The Beatles, the most timeless and legendary pop group ever, made history with an endless series of world hits that are still loved today. Filip Sandras has made a fluent arrangement out of "Eleanor Rigby", "We can Work it Out", "Get Back" and "Hey Jude" that can be played by every orchestra.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£144.99Voyage - Satoshi Yagisawa
This opening piece by Japanese composer Satoshi Yagisawa expresses joy, gratitude, hope and courage. The three sections are performed without interruption. We hear 'Joy' in the brilliant introduction, 'Gratitude' in the chorale-like middle section and 'Courage and Hope' in the closing section. A fantastic new addition to the Grade 4 repertoire for Concert Band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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