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£159.99In Nomine (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schwarz, Otto M.
How often has something been justified by, declared to be, or blessed as 'in the name of' some cause or other? How can it be that opposing armies and the use of weapons are ever 'in the name of...'? This is a common thread in the history of different faiths. Good was created but evil was committed and all 'in the name of...' This thread is also found in the history of the Premonstratensian Abbey at Wadgassen. The abbey was built in the 12th century on unfertile, desolate moorland, which later evolved into the most powerful religious community in the Saarland. The history of the abbey records quite astounding achievements under the motto desertum florebit quasi lilium ('the desert will bloom like a lily'); but also the harsh treatment of delinquents. The order had its own school, in which children were taught the seven liberal arts (which included music as well as geography and astronomy), but the poor were left to starve outside the abbey walls and were only allowed to eat from the members' leftovers on feast days. The medieval witch trials demanded their pound of flesh, and one group that fell victim were ecstatic dancers who moved wildly to music, which was interpreted as the devil's work. The result: a show trial that sentenced the dancers to death by fire. All in the name of... The year is 1789: Abbot Bordier is in the tenth year of his command. He does not yet know that he is to be the last abbot of an almost 700-year tradition. Not far from the abbey is the French border, which has long been making itself felt with the sound of gunfire, and the brothers continue to keep a nervous eye on it. The first portents of the French Revolution loom, but no one wants to believe it, that is, until the French pound the door down, storm the abbey and come right into the brothers' chambers. In a blind fury, all the pipes of the abbey organ are torn out, icons beheaded with swords and brothers beaten death while numerous buildings are set on fire. The abbey church is in flames. A frantic and desperate escape begins. Abbot Bordier and a handful of brothers make their getaway via the River Saar, adjacent to the abbey, to the neighbouring village of Bous. They survive, but their life, the Premonstratensian abbey, is destroyed. While they flee towards Prague and the sanctuary of the Strahov Monastery, the abbey at Wadgassen is razed to the ground and becomes a stone quarry. The desert blooms once more, however. A few short decades later, a glasswork arises from the foundations of the abbey. As peace returns to the region, it brings jobs and a new vision for its people.Duration: 11.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99Hungarian Rondo - Árpád Balázs
The Hungarian Rondo by rpd Balzs is cheerful, good-humoured music, a finely formed work crafted withgreat professional skill. Its structure is clear: the double recurrence of the rondo theme results in a five-part form. The two episodes differ in character. The first consists of increasingly densely woven imitations that chase eachother playfully, the second evokes the mood of bagpipe tunes. In the latter, above the melody moving evenly in crotchets in the middle parts a pastel-tinted cloud of woodwind notes floats upwards, while the sound is extended downwards by the deep-toned brass stepping lower by semitones. A brilliant device by the composer! In thecourse of its repeatsthe rondo theme appears more and more richly garbed, particularly the sparkling semiquavers of the woodwind make it ever more decorative. The Hungarian Rondo is the kind of music that drives your cares away.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Off the Edge (Prerecorded Soundscape with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shapiro, Alex
What happens when a composer who loves the pop music of the '80s and '90s hangs out in dance clubs blasting house music from the 2010s? Off the Edge offers a 140 bpm-thumping, EDM-jumping clue. Off the Edge will make an ensemble of any size and personnel sound like a party!Duration: 3.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Over the Sea to Skye (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wagner, Douglas E.
This setting provides a rich tapestry of sound with the ability for your beginners to make real music. The traditional Scottish folk tune is scored in 3/4 time and should not pose any technical challenges for any beginning band. This charming ballad presents multiple teaching opportunities for dynamic contrasts, full value notes, and subtle tempo nuances. Most musical!Duration: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Blue Jeans (Trombone Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob
In 2008 the trombonist, Chris Jeans, was invited to be a featured soloist at a British Trombone Society event. He contacted Stan Kitchen at Studio Music Company to see if he had any new material for trombone. Stan then got in touch with me, as I had already written a piece for another trombone player, Brett Baker. This piece, 'Shout' was programmed for the same event so we needed to find something new for Chris.The title 'Blue Jeans' came to my mind, thus linking a blues-style piece with the obvious reference to Chris's surname. I spoke to Chris and he liked the sound of it so then I had to go away and write a solo to match the title!I managed to get a version with piano accompaniment done in time for Chris to perform at the trombone event and have now had a chance to complete the band version. Chris is a great chap, a good friend and a wonderful trombone player so I hope people enjoy listening to this solo that bears his name.- Rob WiffinDuration: 3.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Rolling in the Deep (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kazik, James
One of the hottest names in pop music today is Adele, and this bluesy gospel-style hit has been #1 in the US and also Europe. This solid arrangement by James Kazik features a driving soulful groove and will sound great with young players
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.00Defeating the Giant (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Grice, Rob
Energetic and exciting are only two of the words that describe Defeating the Giant, Rob Grice's inspiring contribution to the beginning band repertoire. Your students will love to rehearse and perform this piece as they bring their vivid imaginations to life through music. An excellent teaching piece in the Rob Grice style, Defeating the Giant is sound programming for concert and festival alike.Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Pirates of the Caribbean, Music from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Badelt, Klaus - Brown, Michael
Add a little swash-buckling pizzazz to your next concert with this impressive medley from Disney's blockbuster movie. Carefully adapted for younger bands, but still maintaining an authentic sound, this exciting arrangement includes The Medallion Calls, The Black Pearl, One Last Shot and He's a Pirate.Duration: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£73.50The Typewriter (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Anderson, Leroy - Werle, Floyd E.
Leroy Anderson's music is always infectious and compelling. This wonderful flourish celebrates the clunky office machinery of yesteryear. You may have to teach a little history to your students so that they actually understand what a manual typewriter sounds like. It's a zany sound but the enthusiasm is unmatchable. Your percussionists will love the challenge. This Floyd Werle arrangement is freshly engraved with a full score and parts!Duration 1:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.62Battle Hymn of the Republic (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
James Swearingen knows how to make a very young group sound terrific, and he displays his writing talents beautifully in this well-crafted concert piece for very young bands. Students are highly motivated by Swearingen's music and you'll have no trouble getting them to work hard on this one!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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