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£73.50Beyond Whistler - Ralph Ford
The closing movement from the is "Beyond Whistler." After whisking down this highest and most treacherous of slopes, the listener stops to view what lies beyond. This movement is finalized with a long, slow build to the climax, again using the motif that is present throughout the entire suite. It is to be performed with a great sense of wonder and excitement, with a gradual build to the end. A grand conclusion to this dynamic suite. Also consider programming the first three movements: "March: The Lion's Gate" (26772), "Shannon Falls" (26773) and "Stawamus Chief" (29630). (7:10)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£50.50Two Famous Carols - William Chatterton Dix and John Henry Hopkins, Jr. / arr. Roy Phillippe
is a duo of cherished holiday carols in wildly diverse styles. "What Child Is This?," composed in 1865 by 29-year-old William Chatterton Dix, begins with the beautiful sound of a solo horn, while "We Three Kings," composed by reverend John Henry Hopkins, Jr. in the mid-1850s, is presented in the style of a jazz-waltz. A holiday potpourri!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£48.95Trumpets of Symphony Hall
Here is a medley that provides a great opportunity to let your trumpet section be exactly what they want to be---the stars of the show! Performing this delightful arrangement of familiar symphonic themes by Beethoven, Mozart, Dvork, Haydn, Bach, Offenbach, and Brahms works very well with the trumpets standing in front of the band, but is also effective with them seated within the ensemble. A unique way to vary your concert program and to introduce students to some of the finest orchestral literature, this arrangement will undoubtedly be a highlight for both performer and audience alike! (2:10)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£62.95The Edge of Adventure - Todd Stalter
Excitement, anticipation, dread, wonder . . . all of these thrilling aspects of the journey of discovery into the unknown are musically depicted in composer Todd Stalter's work, . Players will love the energetic tempo of the beginning, with its unanticipated rhythmic accents, driving percussion, and foreboding chords, and have an opportunity to play expressively in a middle section that builds to a triumphant, musically satisfying expression of amazement and beauty. Listeners and performers alike are drawn into the piece, constantly sitting on adventure's edge, unaware of what to expect as their quest for discovery unfolds. An ideal young band piece to open or close a concert, lends itself to connections to literature and artwork that can inspire your students to find deeper levels of meaning in the music. (3:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£50.50Calypso la Rondo - Elliot Del Borgo
The simple melody and harmony creates a background for your percussionists to show off on a variety of instruments. What makes this piece so unique is that the wind parts are involved, serving a more important role than accompaniment. A great way to feature percussion while providing plenty of teaching opportunities for the winds as well.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£66.95Legend of the Saura - William G. Harbinson
Commissioned by the South Stokes Band Boosters of North Carolina, Legend of the Saura is a tribute to the Saura Indians who lived in what today is Stokes County. The piece opens with a vibrant flourish of woodwinds and percussion that immediately leads into the pensive yet driving main theme. The contrasting middle section pulls back to a reflective and mysterious solo for recorder (or optional flute), accompanied by exotic percussion instruments. Then, the beautiful theme is continued by solo trumpet, making for a truly incredible moment.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.95Nighttime Pursuit - Frank McKinney
With expressively contrasting phrases and driving percussive moments, this dynamic composition by Frank McKinney takes players on an adventure--- of Demogorgon. Beginning with a low winds solo, a modernistic fanfare leads into a C minor groove with canonic moments. What an opportunity for style, contrasts, and excitement! (3:45)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£37.95Jolly Alto Saxophones
A large crate arrived at the Claus residence shortly after Christmas with a note attached: "Dear St. Nick, the kids in my school band have been worried about what you and your elves will do now that the holidays are over. So we took up a collection and bought you a bunch of alto saxophones..." Based on Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, this swingin' alto sax feature includes some novelty percussion sounds to exaggerate the work's humorous nature. Great writing with a fun storyline, perfect for a student to read aloud just before the performance!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£68.00Beyond!
Beyond was written to celebrate America's exploration of space, culminating with the historic moon landing of Apollo 11 in July, 1969. The music moves through the exciting events: a sunrise awakening, the victorious emotion of the successful landing, the spreading news, trepidation at the challenges returning to earth, and the ultimate relief and joy at the safe splashdown of the NASA astronauts. Intended to ignite the imagination, this piece encourages players to tell a story with their instrument and wonder what else may lie ahead in the future, Beyond?
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00Honor Bound
Honor Bound is to be obligated by one's own code of conduct to do what is ethically right. This is often referenced in the military, but applies equally to our everyday conduct. This traditional military style march represents the dignity and worth of the individual. This is accomplished by featuring all sections at some point: a percussion introduction and interlude, trumpet fanfare, low brass melody, and woodwind lead. The notated dynamics are essential for musical contrast and the tempo can be adjusted according to student skill levels. Perfect to teach march form, this composition is also suitable for patriotic celebrations or as a last-minute selection for more advanced bands.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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