Alexander VI (Movement I from Symphony No.1, The Borgias) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schwarz, Otto M.

The Borgia family is the subject of a so-called black legend, a pejorative term that has been used since the Middle Ages to refer to Spain and Spaniards. The Borgias' black legend is one of corruption, abuse of power, orgies, sex and murder. These rumours spread especially during the reign of Pope Alexander VI, a member of the family. Alexander was even referred to as the Antichrist. According to eyewitnesses, when he died Satan prowled the death chamber and a black dog, an envoy of the Devil, ran up and down the aisles of the Vatican. The brutal rule of Pope Alexander and his family led to a kind of demonization of the Borgia family. But it is precisely the lack of scruples, the brewing of poisons, the incest and various cruelties that continue to hold a certain fascination for us.Alexander VI: Rodrigo Borgia was born in 1431 near Valencia. He studied law in Bologna and, through his uncle Pope Calixtus III, he rose through the church hierarchy. As vice-chancellor of the Holy Roman Catholic church, he became one of the richest men in Europe. As a cardinal he fathered four children who he later legitimised when he became pope. His election to the papacy was funded by the sale of offices, extortion and bribes of all kinds. Through an alliance with Ascanio Sforza he was elected pope on August 11 1492 and named himself from then on Alexander VI, an allusion to Alexander the Great.Duration: 9.30

Alexander's Ragtime Band (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

An excellent transcription of this classic work for band. The brisk vivacious tempo and dynamic contrast make this a march of joyousness and humor.

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Alexander's Ragtime Band (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Berlin, Irving - Taylor, Jeff

Jeff Taylor has taken the ever-popular Irving Berlin standard and given it a most creative treatment including a swing-march, dixieland style, 6/8 march, and driving big-band swing. You really can't miss with this fine arrangement!

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ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND (Intermediate Concert Band) - Berlin, Irving - Woodfield, Ray

Grade: Medium

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Alexander's Ragtime Band (Trumpet Section Feature with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Berlin, Irving - Murtha, Paul

Here's a great showcase for your entire trumpet section - a snazzy, two-beat number that's filled with cleverness and easy gimmicks. Stand them all up front and let them please your crowd!

Alexandra Palace (Overture) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Jacob, Gordon

A flow of lively ideas, succinct structure, and sureness of orchestration are all present in this grand work by Jacob, Gordon.

Alexandra Palace (Overture) (Concert Band - Score Only) - Jacob, Gordon

A flow of lively ideas, succinct structure, and sureness of orchestration are all present in this grand work by Jacob, Gordon.

ALEXANDRIE, ALEXANDRA (SATB Chorus with Advanced Concert Band) - Francois, Claude - Richards, Scott

Duration: 3:45

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Alfie (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bacharach, Burt - Mashima, Toshio

Duration: 3.45

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Alfie (Trombone Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bacharach & David - Woodfield, Ray

Alfie was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David to promote the 1966 movie, Alfie, staring Michael Caine. A great oportunity to showcase your star trombone player.

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