Ancient Airs and Fanfares (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

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Ancient Airs of Ireland (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Based on traditional tunes dating back hundreds of years, Michael's masterful rhapsodic setting utilises a wide variety of styles and moods. Taking the listener on a dramatic and emotional journey, the featured melodies include: Return from Fingal, Lord Mayo, The Yellow Bittern, Captain O'Kane, Song of the Chanter, and Behind the Bush in the Garden. Duration: 6:30

Ancient Carol (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Jennings, Paul

For that first Christmas concert, here is a wonderful and very easy setting of O Come Emmanuel in an expressive style.

Ancient Carol Variants (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bernotas, Chris M.

This delightful holiday arrangement is based on the well-known melody of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. This fresh and exciting rendition of one of the most ancient of holiday carols will surely be a welcome addition to any holiday concert.Duration: 5:15

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Ancient Chinese Secret (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

This powerful work for young bands depicts vivid images of ancient Chinese warriors in battle. Many battles were won through strategically kept secrets that would surprise the enemy. Using only 4 pitches (Ab, Bb, Eb and E) this work will amaze your listeners with the technical complexity displayed by your young players. Perfect for your next festival or concert performance!

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Ancient Conquest (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Coles, Jay

Inspired by the Persian conquest of Ancient Egypt, "Ancient Conquest" opens with a peaceful statement depicting the tranquility of a civilization, and quickly shifts into a gripping and aggressive-sounding battle chant that drives to the end. Vibrant scoring and impressive use of percussion, this programmatic work is perfect for teaching rhythm and phrasing, and for contest/festival use. Sure to be a favorite of young musicians and audiences alike! Duration: 3.15

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Ancient Curses (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael

Inspired by the 2016 discovery of an ancient Roman burial ground, this poignant original composition, "Ancient Curses," by Michael Story is both bold and reflective. The intriguing discovery took a turn when ancient scrolls with a variety of curses were also found. Compelling! Duration: 3.00

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Ancient Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Holsinger, David R.

For Tom (From the Court of H'Tamis M'Dot)In Ancient Dances, David Holsinger takes a theme, alluding to ancient polyphony, and transforms it into a pulse-pounding, finger-twisting, raucous set of breathless variations, so typical of this composer's unique compositional style. Great moments for every musician in the ensemble! Not for the faint of heart!Duration: 7.00

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Ancient Desert Drone (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Cowell, Henry - Worman, James

Ancient Desert Drone was composed for orchestra in 1940, at the request of Percy Grainger, who encouraged the idea of using a single pitch "drone" throughout the work (similar to Grainger's own The Immovable Do) and to whom the piece is dedicated. While the work suggests an Eastern charm with its distinctive mode and primitive rhythms, Cowell himself stated there was no particular programmatic intent. This transcription for band is an exotic and welcome addition to the repertoire for winds. Dur: 5:00Recorded by the Trinity University Symphonic Wind Ensemble - James Worman, conductor

Ancient Echoes

A great concert or contest selection for younger ensembles, "Ancient Echoes" combines the well-known melodic elements of "Simple Gifts" and the Korean folk song "Ahrirang," in a well-crafted medley which will delight both performer and listener. Limited ranges and instrumentation make this selection very accessible to younger players. Highly recommended!

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