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£42.50Selkie - Johnnie Vinson
In Celtic folklore, a selkie is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water, but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second-year players the first movement, in a lyric and melancholy style, portrays theselkie as a baby seal. The second movement depicts a young boy on land and employs a number of characteristics of traditional Scottish folk tunes. This marvelous work provides opportunities for musical and cross-curricularexploration. Dur: 3:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Kingdom of the Sun and Moon - Robert Buckley
Inspired by an exhibition of historic Peruvian art, Kingdom of the Sun and Moon takes us on a mythical journey reflecting the ancient Inca Empire. This imaginary movie score uses modal melodies, exotic percussion and dramaticorchestration to create an epic music experience. In cinematic style, this work opens with a panoramic picture of the great Inca city of Machu Picchu and ends with a colorful procession towards the Temple of the Sun. Thoughwritten for young band, Kingdom of the Sun and Moon's effective scoring gives it the sophisticated sound and intensity of a much more advanced piece. Dur: 3:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Postcard from England - Robert Buckley
Postcard from England depicts a trek across the English countryside, with its gently rolling hills, thatched cottages, stately homes, castles and cathedrals. From the catchy walking theme featuring the low brass, percussion andwoodwinds to the elegant stately theme reminiscent of the British brass band sound, every section in the band is featured. Tuneful and descriptive, take your audience on a scenic tour of this historic and charming part of theworld! Dur: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Jefferson Forest Sketches - Michael Oare
Jefferson Forest Sketches is a programmatic work depicting the beauty and grandeur of the Jefferson National Forest along the Appalachian Mountains. From dawn breaking over the mountains, to breathtaking panoramas, to a seeminglyendless expanse of wilderness, composer Michael Oare takes us through a variety of scenes and moods. The piece concludes with a lively tribute to the reels and dance tunes common to the area in the colonial period. Dur: 3:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50From Every Mountainside (A Salute to America) - Michael Oare
Here is a terrific patriotic medley for young players that uses fragments of several familiar melodies in a creative collage setting. Every section of the band gets a chance to play the melody at some point. Listen for strains ofThe Battle Cry of Freedom, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, America the Beautiful, Chester and America. Dur: 3:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50March to Concord - Rick Kirby
An important part of American history comes to life through March to Concord. The familiar patriotic anthem Chester is woven throughout the work coupled with an engaging original melody. Rick Kirby's dynamic setting is bothrhythmic and powerful, utilizing a range of variation techniques plus skillful handling of the percussion section. Dur: 3:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Due North - Michael Sweeney
Composed for a band festival in Duluth, MN, and suggesting perhaps an exciting downhill ski run or possibly a snowmobile chase through the woods, Due North is a fast-paced overture written entirely in a single tempo. Along theway, various moods are suggested as themes and musical ideas are passed from section to section. The percussion section provides a driving, rhythmic pulse throughout. Dur: 3:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Flash in the Pan! - Richard L. Saucedo
Composed in a single driving tempo, this dynamic and concise work provides plenty of excitement and flash. The playful main theme is accompanied by a rhythmic pattern alternating between 4/4 and 3/4. In addition, some quirkydissonant passages and percussion feature spots help to spice things up. Dur: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Civil War Echoes
As the nation commemorates 150 years since the Civil War, here is an appealing medley for young players that uses music of the period. The bugle call Taps originated during the Civil War and is used here at the beginning of thepiece and incorporated again at the end. The tender ballad Tenting on the Old Campground provides lyric contrast before closing with the rousing spiritual Free At Last. Dur: 3:25
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Alpine Adventure - Michael Oare
Portraying the thrill and speed of alpine skiers navigating the demanding Super-G (super giant slalom) downhill course, Alpine Adventure is composed using a single fast tempo and takes the listener through a variety of stylistic moods.The opening and closing segments feature a driving, syncopated style while the middle section features a more lyric melody in 3/4, but still at the energetic, fast pace. An exciting ride for players and listeners alike.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days