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£37.95The Year of the Dragon (Prestige Concert Band - Score only) - Sparke, Philip
The 2017 version of The Year of the Dragon was commissioned by the Siena Wind Orchestra and given its world premiere on June 17th 2017 in Bunkyo Civic Hall, Tokyo, conducted by the composer.The original wind band arrangement of The Year of the Dragon was made in 1985, a year after the composer wrote the brass band version. At that time he was still learning the intricacies of writing for wind band (and still is!) and in the 32 years which have elapsed since then, his approach to scoring for the medium has developed and, hopefully, improved.Here are the main differences between the two versions:In the 1980's, the wind band movement was much less international than it is now. British wind bands were still to some extent based on the military band tradition of the time, which tended to use rather smaller instrumentation than the then-dominant American university model. The new version embraces a much more international instrumentation, including low woodwinds and string bass, as well as an expanded percussion section.In the original version there was a touch of naivety in the way the composer wrote for the woodwinds; much of their articulation was transferred too literally from the brass version, resulting in some unidiomatic writing, which he has tried to improve in the new version.In addition to the above, Philip's own compositional style has matured and developed in the intervening 32 years. There are some passages in the original which he simply would not write today - not because they are 'wrong', but because his way of writing has changed. The new version is perhaps how he would have written it today, rather than simply dressing the original version in new clothes.The work is in three movements:Toccata opens with an arresting side drum figure and snatches of themes from various sections of the band, which try to develop until a broad and powerful theme from the middle of the band asserts itself. A central dance-like section soon gives way to the return of this theme, which subsides until faint echoes of the opening material fade to a close.Interlude takes the form of a sad and languid solo for alto saxophone. A chorale for the whole band introduces a brief spell of optimism but the saxophone solo returns to close the movement quietly.Finale is a real tour-de-force for the band with a stream of rapid semi-quavers running throughout the movement. The main theme is heroic and march-like but this is interspersed with lighter, more playful episodes. A distant fanfare to the sound of bells is introduced and this eventually returns to bring the work to a stirring close.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£199.95
The Year of the Dragon (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
The 2017 version of The Year of the Dragon was commissioned by the Siena Wind Orchestra and given its world premiere on June 17th 2017 in Bunkyo Civic Hall, Tokyo, conducted by the composer.The original wind band arrangement of The Year of the Dragon was made in 1985, a year after the composer wrote the brass band version. At that time he was still learning the intricacies of writing for wind band (and still is!) and in the 32 years which have elapsed since then, his approach to scoring for the medium has developed and, hopefully, improved.Here are the main differences between the two versions:In the 1980's, the wind band movement was much less international than it is now. British wind bands were still to some extent based on the military band tradition of the time, which tended to use rather smaller instrumentation than the then-dominant American university model. The new version embraces a much more international instrumentation, including low woodwinds and string bass, as well as an expanded percussion section.In the original version there was a touch of naivety in the way the composer wrote for the woodwinds; much of their articulation was transferred too literally from the brass version, resulting in some unidiomatic writing, which he has tried to improve in the new version.In addition to the above, Philip's own compositional style has matured and developed in the intervening 32 years. There are some passages in the original which he simply would not write today - not because they are 'wrong', but because his way of writing has changed. The new version is perhaps how he would have written it today, rather than simply dressing the original version in new clothes.The work is in three movements:Toccata opens with an arresting side drum figure and snatches of themes from various sections of the band, which try to develop until a broad and powerful theme from the middle of the band asserts itself. A central dance-like section soon gives way to the return of this theme, which subsides until faint echoes of the opening material fade to a close.Interlude takes the form of a sad and languid solo for alto saxophone. A chorale for the whole band introduces a brief spell of optimism but the saxophone solo returns to close the movement quietly.Finale is a real tour-de-force for the band with a stream of rapid semi-quavers running throughout the movement. The main theme is heroic and march-like but this is interspersed with lighter, more playful episodes. A distant fanfare to the sound of bells is introduced and this eventually returns to bring the work to a stirring close.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95
The Year of the Dragon
1OvationMartin EllerbyRoyal Northern College of Music Concert Band2.362From Kitty Hawk to the StarsMartin EllerbyRoyal Northern College of Music Concert Band10.043King Soloman's Mines - Ten Symphonic ScenesNigel ClarkeRoyal Northern College of Music Concert Band12.084-9Summer Nights - Six Vignettes for Solo Horn and Concert BandMartin EllerbyBob Ashworth (Horn) with Royal Northern College of Music Concert Band I. Villanelle 2.22 II. The Ghost of the Rose 2.47 III. On the Lagoons 2.43 IV. Absence 2.46 V. At the Cemetery 2.44 VI. The Unknown Isle 2.5010-12The Year of the DragonPhilip SparkeRoyal Northern College of Music Concert Band I. Toccata 3.05 II. Interlude 5.51 III. Finale 4.1613Tilbury Point - A Portrait OvertureNigel ClarkeRoyal Northern College of Music Concert Band4.40
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£13.95YEAR OF THE DRAGON, The (Royal Northern College of Music Wind Band) (CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.9 Royal Northern College of Music Concert Band. Conducted by James Gourlay. Includes: Ovation (Martin Ellerby); From Kitty Hawk to the Stars (Martin Ellerby); King Solomon's Mines (Nigel Clarke); Summer Nights (Martin Ellerby); The Year of the Dragon (Philip Sparke); Tilbury Point (Nigel Clarke)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.99Year of the Dragon (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Rarely does a grade 1 composition achieve the level of sophistication and daring found in this work by Michael Sweeney. Dark and ominous sounds are heard at the beginning with Oriental hints and percussive effects. Harmonically adventurous throughout, this is sure to be an exciting and rewarding piece for beginning players.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.99Hail the Dragon! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Its title, Hail the Dragon!, references a work Philip Sparke wrote in 1984, The Year of the Dragon. The piece opens with a lively and energetic fanfare. The mood becomes more subdued in the centre section as a new theme is introduced that builds to an emotional climax. This leads into a recap of the opening fanfare which acts as a type of descant to short quotations from the last movement of The Year of the Dragon before reaching a thunderous finale.Duration: 4.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.95From Kitty Hawk to the Stars (Concert Band - Score only) - Ellerby, Martin
Score only. This work was composed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of flight and is cast in a structure that provides a mini-history of the subject from its first beginning to its one hundred-year achievement in space. The work is, in effect, a tone poem for concert band.Grade 5Performance time 10'04"Recorded on QPRM146D, The Year of the Dragon, Royal Northern College of Music Concert Band
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£159.95
From Kitty Hawk to the Stars (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ellerby, Martin
Parts only. Score available separately. This work was composed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of flight and is cast in a structure that provides a mini-history of the subject from its first beginning to its one hundred-year achievement in space. The work is, in effect, a tone poem for concert band.Grade 5Performance time 10'04"Recorded on QPRM146D, The Year of the Dragon, Royal Northern College of Music Concert Band
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Dragon Dance (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael
This version of Dragon Dance by Michael Story is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 3 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 3-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys. The Dragon Dance is a popular event in traditional Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. Originating during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-200 A.D), the dance is carried out by a team of performers that carry the dragon on poles, fluidly mimicking its supposed movements. Drums, cymbals, and gongs usually provide the musical accompaniment to this beautiful and colorful performance. Duration: 1.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£46.00Puff (The Magic Dragon) (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Lipton & Yarrow - Vannebo, Elisabeth
The music for Puff, the Magic Dragon was written by Peter Yarrow from the group Peter, Paul and Mary. The lyrics is based on a poem written in 1959 by Peter Yarrow, at that time a 19 year old student from the University of Cornell. It tells the story of the ageless dragon ?Puff? and his playmate. Jackie Paper, a little boy who grows up while loosing the childhoods imagined fairy tales, let Puff be with himself. The history about the song takes place at the lake in the fictional town of Honalee. The song became a hit with the group Yarrow through a recording released in January 1963.Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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