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£118.99The African Sound of Bert Kaempfert (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kaempfert, Bert - Kernen, Roland
The composer, arranger and band leader Bert Kaempfert is considered a giant in the field of easy listening music. He wrote songs for world renowned stars such as Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Shirley Bassey, Anita Kerr, Frank Sinatra and many others. He created his own unique sound with the Bert Kaempfert Orchestra and had huge international success. His affinity with 'black music' is significant and his fascination with South African sounds led to their incorporation into several of his compositions and arrangements. Roland Kernen has used the following well-known tunes in this medley:ZambesiAfrican BeatWimowehHappy TrumpeterSkokiaan
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50The Gift Of Hope - James Swearingen
Based on the ever-popular folk song "Simple Gifts," this beautiful setting has been created through the use of only six different notes. Swearingen's ability to make a band sound mature beyond their years is a talent that we've all come to appreciate. You can be certain that audiences of all ages will be deeply touched by this highly expressive work. Simply breathtaking!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£63.99On the Edge of the Sword - David Shaffer
Energetic and intense, "On The Edge Of The Sword" captures the excitement of the legendary sword duels of the ancient warriors. Contemporary writing, driving percussion and flowing melodies combine to produce a dynamically effective musical experience for both your students and your audience. With the careful attention to scoring you have come to expect from David Shaffer, "On The Edge Of The Sword" is guaranteed to make your young musicians sound refined and mature. This exceptional composition will be a great closer for any program and an exciting piece for festival performances.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.99The Winds of Change - James Swearingen
Excitement abounds in this Latin flavored overture featuring a variety of musical styles. A bold declaration of a highly expressive theme at the start is a strong indication that more musical excitement is about to occur. Your percussionists will certainly enjoy the variety of instruments required to provide just the right feel for this spirited work. Instruments scored where they sound their absolute best combine to create a composition that delivers musical impact from the initial downbeat to the final cut-off. A guaranteed winner!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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In The Hall Of The Mountain King - Edvard Grieg
This exciting study in accelerando and crescendo demands playing in a clearly articulated style with passion and intensity. From the pianissimo of the opening measures to the triple forte of the final note, an ever-increasing surge of sound is necessary. Suggested metronome markings are given at key intervals throughout, and ample cues are provided to strengthen vital lines played by bassoons (2), oboes (2), and F horns (4). Duration ca. 2:30.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50In the Light of the Past - David Gorham
This original and reflective work provides a peaceful air of repose and expression for any concert program. The composers experience as a successful band director is displayed in his colorful and vivid scoring of this musical work, demonstrating his understanding of the spectrum of sound that can be achieved with concert band instrumentation. Brilliantly conceived and expertly crafted, it achieves a perfect balance of calm and intensity.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50The Rains of Scarborough Fair - Randall D. Standridge
Scarborough Fair is simply one of the most beautiful and haunting melodies of all time, and this setting incorporates the favorite melody to captures the sounds and mood of a gray and rainy afternoon. The melancholy melody matches up perfectly with the the sounds of gently falling rain and the faint, distance rumbles of thunder. Rain and thunder sound effects, though not essential, can be added with recordings.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£123.95A More Perfect Union - The Legacy of James Madison - Larry Clark
Commissioned by the James Madison University Wind Symphony, Dr. J. Patrick Rooney, Larry Clark have produced a dynamic original piece for Narrator and Band that uses words by and about James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and principal author of the Bill of Rights. A patriotic piece with a characteristically "American" sound, A More Perfect Union is a challenging piece for band that will be a welcome alternative to Copland's A Lincoln Portrait, for directors seeking a patriotic selection using a narrator. Duration: 8'
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£220.80The Legend of Karthago - Paco Peña Muñoz
THE LEGEND OF CARTHAGE is a Symphonic Poem inspired by the ancient city of Carthage, located in modern-day Tunisia. Through his melodies and sound effects, the composer tries to transport musicians, Director and audience, to another time and another place, through different emotions and languages: descriptive, epic, classic or cinematic.European parts free download
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99The Horn of Plenty - Marc Cunningham
The Horn of Plenty is a composition which allows to present the Horn in many styles. The opening has an heroic character and exudes an Spanish atmosphere. The next part is a playful and lighthearted Leggiero. The melody used in bar 38 has an oriental sound through melodic use of the harmonic scale. The Andante is a parody on a piano etude by the composer Stephen Heller, a Frenchman of Hungarian descent. The piece ends with a relaxed swing area in which the Horn also in a different way can be heard.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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