CANYONS (Novello Symphonic) Extra Score - McCabe, John

Extra Score. Canyons is a response to the imposing landscape of the American South West, an exploration of musical ideas. The piece falls into four main sections. Following a build-up in the brass and woodwind, there is a slowish first section with massive chords, percussive pounding and some contrapuntal development of the work's main thematic idea. This is followed by a brief scherzo and then a slow movement which again derives from chordal material and another contrapuntal development. The fourth section is an extended Allegro Vivace, dominated by a dance-like theme introduced by the trumpets and an important motif heard at the start by the brass and percussion. After the final climax, the Adagio epilogue leads the music to a quiet close, the solo piccolo restating the cornet figure heard at the opening of the work. (Grade 4.5) Duration: 15 mins. Recorded on QPRM127D Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.4 (Guildhall Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Peter Gane)

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Canzona (Percussion Feature with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Curnow, James

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!Duration: 1:45

Canzona di Bacco (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Waespi, Oliver

This piece comprises a series of variations on the melody of Ami, dans cette vie (Friend, in this life), an 18th century French song. Like the famous poem Canzona di Bacco by Lorenzo de Medici, this song invites the listener to enjoy life, friendships, love and wine while there is still time to do so. The epicurean nature of this text contrasts with a deeply melancholic melody, a contradiction which is explored in the present work. After a somewhat turbulent first part, the original melody is revealed in a serene and pensive middle section which highlights several soloists. In the last movement, the atmosphere is transformed to become increasingly exuberant, like a Bacchus incantation. The piece concludes with a final dazzling statement of the original theme.Duration: 11.15

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Canzona per Organo e Orchestra a Fiato (Organ Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schoonenbeek, Kees

Duration: 12:30

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Canzone di Francesco (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Doss, Thomas

This beautiful and intense slow composition including lots of melodic and musical sequences is dedicated to Saint Francis-a figure whose life story has always impressed the composer. He had previously honoured Francis of Assisi in several works including a composition for strings, an oratorio, a mass and a Laudate for choir and concert band. Canzone di Francesco will create a moment of meditation and reflection during your concert, but is also very suitable as a warm up piece offering various possibilities to work on intonation, phrasing and sound building.Duration: 7:15

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Canzonetta - Del Borgo, Elliot

A vivid and colorful work for symphonic band, CANZONETTA makes use of energetic rhythmic figurations, and expressive melodic lines to produce a fine overture in contemporary style. Cast in three parts, the warm and flowing middle section provides excellent contrast to the vigor and excitement of the two outer parts.

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Canzoni (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hadermann, Jan

Duration: 7:15

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Canzoni d'Amore (Songs of Love) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Longfield, Robert

Canzoni d'Amore (Songs of Love) is a lyrical medley of three beautiful, classic Italian love songs. Featured songs include Serenata, Caro Mio Ben, and Torna A Surriento. Masterfully crafted to give interesting parts to all sections, Canzoni d'Amore will expose your students and your audiences to the best of treasured Italian melodies. A beautiful work for concert bands, providing opportunities for musical expression. Bellissimo! Duration: 5.15

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CAP OPERA (Intermediate Concert Band) - Naulais, Jerome

Duration: 3:00

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Cape Breton Lullaby (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gassi, Vince

From the shores of Canada's east coast comes this simple but beautiful folk melody. This lovely arrangement of "Cape Breton Lullaby" offers an excellent opportunity for teaching expression and lyrical playing while adding a refreshing change of pace to your next concert. Your audiences will savour this charming touch of Nova Scotia.Duration: 2.45

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