A Set of Christmas Miniatures

A Sevenoaks Suite - Philip Sparke

A Sevenoaks Suite was commissioned by the Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Concert Band from Kent in the south-east of England. The suite describes 3 famous landmarks in the Sevenoaks and Tonbridge area: 'Knole Park', situated to the south-east of Sevenoaks. 'The Chapel - Tonbridge School': This movement centres around a hymn-like chorale, depicting the years of worship that have taken place within the chapel, and 'The Vine Bandstand' suggesting the type of music often played in bandstands. It is in march form, but is not actually a march throughout, veering off into other styles before ending emphatically.

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A Shaker Hymn

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A Shaker March

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A Shepherd's Carol (based on The First Noel)

Using a beloved carol as a point of departure, John has crafted a marvelous piece for holiday concerts. Sensitive and lyrical in nature, it also features nice emotional pacing and superb scoring for young bands. Dur: 2:40

A Sherwood Fantasy - Andrew Watkin

The _x005F_x001F_first movements of Andrew Watkin's A Sherwood Fantasy is presented in a stately 6/8 meter. The lovely melody of the second movement is sumptuously harmonised. The third movement of this very varied work is peppered with changing rhythms and modulations, which give the music a fresh and lively character. A hymn completes this beautiful musical creation.

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A Short Story in Blue - Ennio Salvere

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A Showstoppin Christmas

Deck the halls with this Broadway-style yuletide treat! Your audience will be filled with the Christmas spirit after this uplifting medley. Chris Sharp brings his wealth of commercial arranging experience to bear in this holiday spectacular that includes everything from classical to swing and funk! Ideal as a closer or encore work, this grand finale is sure to bring the house down!

A Simple Celebration - Robert Sheldon

Energetic themes, colorful orchestration, vocal textures and playful rhythms make A Simple Celebration attractive for concert or contest. Many opportunities for expressive playing are found throughout the solo passages, the introspective transitions, and plaintive Andante section. The return of the opening theme provides a fast-paced development, leading to a rhythm puzzle that finds its solution in the triumphal conclusion. A sure winner!

A Simple Serenade - Meindert Boekel

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