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£44.95Khvarenah - The City of Light
Composer: Alga MauSeries: TradeWinds Gold Concert Band SeriesGrade/Difficulty: 64A composition competition recently held by the Abingdon Concert Band in Oxfordshire, UK revealed Alga Mau, a young and exciting new composer, as the winner with this terrific piece. A programme piece depicting a desert city which contains expressive lines and thematic contrast that will be welcomed by conductors and provide an excellent item for any concert programme.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£39.95Dances from the Duck Pond
Composer: Peter Ilych TchaikovskyDuration: 5:00Series: Bronze TradeWinds Concert Band SeriesGrade/Difficulty: 120Arranger: Duncan StubbsThe music of Tchaikovskys Swan Lake and Nutcracker Suite are popular pieces of seasonal music, especially at Christmas time, and here Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs, currently the Principal Director of Music for the Royal Air Force, has taken three movements of themes from these works and given them a light-hearted treatment. These attractive settings should appeal to many young/learner bands and prove to be a popular item on their concert programme.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£34.95Melodies from Great Composers
Duration: 5:00Series: TradeWindsGrade/Difficulty: 60Arranger: Ray Steadman-AllenTranscriber: Brian BowenRay Steadman-Allen has selected 4 melodies, composed by some of the great composers, and linked them together to form a medley that will appeal to many a listener. Soldiers March by Schumann, Haydns Aria, Waltz No. 3 by Schubert and the exciting theme from William Tell by Rossini have all been featured to make both a interesting and educational medley for young bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£63.00Sidekicks! - Chris Ferguson
Inspired by the playful imagination of a young child named Max, Sidekicks! follows his adventurous world full of heroes, villains, and sidekicks. The piece reflects the unpredictability and joy of childhood through dynamic musical themes, celebrating the role of band directors as both educators and parents. It highlights the creativity children bring and the magic that music and imagination can create together.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£37.00Minute March
Minute March is a beginner-friendly piece that emphasizes light, flowing march rhythms. The focus is on teaching young students the difference between staccato, accents, and tenuto, with the conductor bringing out these articulations to highlight the character changes in each section.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00Distortion
Distortion is a fun and unique composition written for young band and electric guitar, inspired by the author's grandson Owen, who plays trumpet and guitar. The piece features electric guitar with distortion, offering an exciting and fresh experience for both band and beginning guitarists. The guitar part, which primarily consists of power chords, includes a short solo that can either be improvised or played as written. A drum set part is included, but it's recommended to feature either the drum set or percussion, not both. This piece is a break from traditional wind band literature and allows for a creative, dynamic performance that will excite both performers and audiences.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£45.00Carnival
Carnival is an exciting and accessible piece for very young musicians, exploring the first six notes of the Bb major scale. The melody, first introduced by the clarinets, is simple and singable, allowing each instrument in the band a chance to play it. The piece encourages students to maintain a lively tempo and ensures that the melody always remains in focus. Dedicated to Kristen Bielki, an outstanding music educator, Carnival is an excellent choice for concert or festival performances, offering a fun and engaging experience for beginner bands.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£41.006-Note Reindeer
6-Note Reindeer is a festive piece designed for very young bands who have learned their first six notes and are familiar with eighth notes. Based on the well-known Christmas song Up on the Housetop, this arrangement helps introduce eighth-note rhythms in a fun and accessible way. The piece provides opportunities for every instrument to play the melody, except for oboe, tenor saxophone, and horn, due to range limitations at the beginning level. The snare drum part features various eighth-note patterns, adding rhythmic variety. A continuous sleigh bell part is also included, which can be shared by different players if needed. This piece is perfect for a beginner band performance, especially during the winter holidays.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£41.00Blue Ribbon Special
Introducing a confidence-building selection for young bands! This composition reinforces fundamentals, featuring a steady 4/4 time signature and the accessible key of concert B flat key. A strong opening statement leads to a pleasing clarinet and trumpet melody. The music develops in harmonic depth and layers, while still maintaining the charming simplicity of the theme. Perfect for a prize-winning performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£37.006-Note Folk Song Suite
6-Note Folk Song Suite is intended for a young band with at least six weeks training. The suite is comprised of four familiar melodies:Mary Had a Little Lamb, Go Tell Aunt Rhody, Hot Cross Buns, and When the Saints Go Marching In. Every instrument is showcased with an opportunity to play the melody. Using only 6 notes of the B-flat scale, each tune can be performed as an independent melody, without repeats if needed.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days