Diadem (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

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Diadem (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Forsblad, Leland

A serious concert and training piece for the less experienced groups. Good all around piece.

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Diaghilev Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hesketh, Kenneth

As a young musician, Hesketh was spellbound by the sounds and colours of the ballet music commissioned for the Ballets Russes company by Serge Diaghilev, the great ballets by Stravinsky, Debussy, Ravel and Prokofiev.Diaghilev Dances is Hesketh's homage to this great legacy, which he describes as a miniature ballet consisting of an introduction, three dances and three entr'actes.

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Diagram (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Waignein, Andre

The story of the origin of Diagram for Symphonic Band is a curious one. Andre Waignein was enjoying a meal together with his great friend Jean-Marie Vivier - representative director of l'Oreal Belgilux and the same man who made the performance of the famous Cantate aux Etoiles, with 750 performers possible. Jean Plaquet, an appreciated associate of both gentlemen was also present.As an acknowledgement, Andre Waignein wanted to dedicate a composition to the band where Mr. Vivier has been chairman for 20 years. In connection with this, Andre Waignein was supposed to receive some extra information about the 120 years old history of this band, which has always been led by a member of the Vivier family. In a flash this history was presented : using a diagram Mr. Vivier drew the power-lines of this more than 100 year old band.And of course, the title was found ! The only thing left to do, was for Andre Waignein to transform this diagram into music.Duration: 13:45

Dialogue (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Goorhuis, Rob

Duration: 2.00

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Dialogues (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wagner, Douglas E.

One voice listens to another, hears and responds... So begins the 'Notes to the Conductor' from this musical investigation of communication. The choirs within the ensemble state their comments and then interweave and give response. Sensitive dynamic structuring underlines the programmatic and educational significance of this fascinating work. Duration: 3.00

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Dialogues (for Winds and Percussion) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Here is a unique and striking work using contemporary percussion techniques, unmeasured sections, and dramatic musical effects. Strong brass fanfares, woodwind flourishes and short canonic statements lead to an uptempo rhythmic ostinato that builds steadily by layering rhythms and melodies. A brief slower section features solos for horn and flute before returning to the fast tempo and exuberant finish. Duration: 6:30

DIAMOND CELEBRATION, A (Intermediate Concert Band) - Barry, Darrol

Grade: medium.

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Diamond Concerto (Euphonium Concerto No.3) (Euphonium Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

Diamond Concerto was commissioned by Musikverein Morschied from Germany - Dr. Eric Grandjean, conductor - for a special concert featuring Steven Mead as guest soloist. Together they gave the world premiere on 28th April 2012 in the town theatre of Idar-Oberstein. The commission is a highlight in the 30-year friendship between composer and soloist, which has included many mutual CD projects and concerts and, now, a concerto. Sparke had Steven Mead's special euphonium sound in his head throughout the composition process and made free use of the variety of styles which the world-renowned virtuoso has made his own during his highly successful solo career.The village of Morschied lies to the west of Frankfurt am Main in the area known as the German Road of Precious Stones, which is famous for its thriving gem industry. Because of this it was decided to give the commission a local connection by choosing the title, Diamond Concerto. Each of the three movements is named after a famous diamond:Earth Star is rather stern in mood, opening with a free fantasy for the soloist over a static chord from the band. This leads to an Allegro Moderato in minor mode where small motives are gradually repeated and developed by both band and soloist.Ocean Dream uses a varied quote from the composer's Music for Battle Creek, including a melting slow melody that was originally written with Steven Mead in mind.Blue Heart was written, at Steven Mead's suggestion, in bebop style and takes the form of a jazz waltz. The quasi-improvisatory central section features a call-and-response passage for the soloist and upper woodwinds.Duration: 15:45

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Diamond Fanfare (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hazo, Samuel R.

Written with a dramatic blend of thundering percussion, intense brass proclamations, and woodwind flourishes, Samuel Hazo expands the fanfare format into a truly powerful setting for wind band. Very effective.Duration: 4.30