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£42.50Gold Medal March - Paul Murtha
In this piece for second-year players, Paul Murtha masterfully adapts the traditional military march form for young musicians. The first strain is carried by trumpets and upper woodwinds, while the low brass take the lead on thesecond strain. After a brief percussion break, the legato trio melody features the woodwind section. A call and response breakstrain is followed by the full band on the rousing finish. Keep the march alive with this marvelouspiece! Dur: 2:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Rock, River, Tree - Michael Sweeney
Drawing inspiration from American poet Maya Angelou's inspirational poem On the Pulse of Morning, this unique work for band offers challenges and rewards for young players. Using the imagery of a rock, a river, a tree, Angelouchallenges us all to work for unity and peace. The music ranges from an energetic percussive pulse (rock) that utilizes plastic buckets played throughout the ensemble, to a flowing chorale theme (river) that's heard near thebeginning and again at the end. Throughout, the piece grows and intensifies (tree) as various musical elements are combined and varied. Dramatic music with important cross-curricular opportunities! Dur: 4:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Poem Romantic No. 1 (in G Minor) - Richard L. Saucedo
This lyric work provides an opportunity for your band to experience the musical style of Chopin in an effective setting for second year players. Featuring legato phrases, darker sonorities, and an engaging harmonic progression,Poem Romantic No. 1 offers musical rewards for the young level. Dur: 2:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99O'er the Land of the Free - Johnnie Vinson
Composed in 2014, this piece commemorates anniversaries of important events in American history: the writing of The Star Spangled Banner in 1814, the beginning of World War 1 in 1914, and the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupiedFrance in 1944. The primary theme is original, with motives from America the Beautiful and The Star Spangled Banner interwoven throughout. A well-conceived and skillful lyric treatment for the young concert band. Dur: 4:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Falling Water - Timothy Broege
Taking inspiration from the lakes of northern New York state, as well as Niagara Falls, Falling Water is composed in the form of a fantasia, featuring multiple sections of varied textures, restless tonality, and dramatic energy.Breaking free from some of the usual conventions of traditional concert band writing, this work is fresh sounding and a welcome addition to the repertoire for young bands. Dur: 4:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Summertime (from Porgy and Bess) - Dorothy Heyward
This timeless ballad from Gershwin's Porgy & Bess is beautifully arranged here for young bands in a bluesy swing style setting. Robert Longfield uses rich harmonies, varied scoring and creative accompaniment figures throughout in this arrangement sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Rude
With its distinctive reggae beat and dance-like percussion groove, this contemporary hit recorded by the group Magic! adapts nicely for band in this effective setting for young players.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Whirligigs - James Curnow
This attractive suite of three concise movements depicts various types of whirligig contraptions, or wind-toys which were popular in Europe as early as the 16th century. Marching Soldier features an optional marching machinecreating the effect of soldiers on parade, while Flower Lady depicts a figure in constant fluid motion moving up and down while picking flowers. The concluding movement, The Flying Horse, describes a very active whirligig withmoving feet and flapping wings. A unique and descriptive programming option for young players. Dur: 4:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50From Every Mountainside (A Salute to America) - Michael Oare
Here is a terrific patriotic medley for young players that uses fragments of several familiar melodies in a creative collage setting. Every section of the band gets a chance to play the melody at some point. Listen for strains ofThe Battle Cry of Freedom, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, America the Beautiful, Chester and America. Dur: 3:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Canzona (Percussion Section Feature) - James Curnow
Here is a high-energy piece that gives your young percussionists a chance to shine. James Curnow employs a wide range of percussion instruments and effects in this entertaining and rollicking tour de force! Dur: 1:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days