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£57.50Rhythm Stand - Jennifer Higdon
Rhythm Stand pays tribute to the constant presence of rhythm in our lives: from the pulse of a heartbeat to the rhythmic sounds of the world around us. Celebrating the regular order in our lives, composer Jennifer Higdon incorporates traditional and non-traditional sounds within a 4/4 swing style setting to heighten student awareness and enhance their creativity. Organized in unique compositional and rhythmic patterns, this work invites students to explore multiple ways of organizing sounds and making music. A free downloadable interdisciplinary curriculum for teaching Rhythm Stand is available at www.BandQuest.org. Learn more on YouTube! BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece. Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email [email protected] to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Discover the Wild - Kenneth Fuchs
Composed in the form of a three-part orchestral overture, this powerful work opens with the horn section stating the main theme, which is based on the interval of a perfect fourth. A beautiful and lyrical middle theme creates amesmerizing and calming effect before the opening theme and faster pace makes a return for the dramatic finish. Concisely scored with an intriguing variety of textures, this is an impressive work for contest or festival. Dur: 4:40(Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£309.99Vulcan - Michael Daugherty
(2014) Vulcan for Concert Band is Grammy award winning composer Michael Daugherty's first work for the high school and intermediate level college band. The work is a colorful homage to Gene Roddenberry's interstellar universe as depicted in the classic American television series Star Trek (1966-69). The title refers to the fiery planet Vulcan, home world of half-human, half-Vulcan Mr. Spock. As the rational-minded science officer aboard the starship Enterprise (commanded by the hot-blooded Captain James T. Kirk), Mr. Spock grapples with the fascinating predicament of making decisions predicated on human emotion versus Vulcan logic. Daugherty has composed stirring, yet highly structured music that alludes to the Vulcan Pon Farr ritual, Vulcan telepathic mind-melds, and the volcanic planet itself. At the the Ann Arbor, Michigan world premiere (utilizing the combined forces of the Pioneer, Huron and Skyline High School bands), Vulcan was an immediate hit and will surely become one of Daugherty's most performed works. Instrumentation The number of players doubling each part is at the conductor's discretion, but should be in keeping with a balanced sound. Piccolo 2 Flutes 2 Oboes English Horn (optional but recommended) 3 Bb Clarinets (minimum 2 players per part) 2 Bb Bass Clarinets Eb Contralto Clarinet or Bb Contrabass Clarinet and Bb Bass Saxophone (optional but recommended) 2 Bassoons 2 Eb Alto Saxophones Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone 3 Bb Trumpets (straight metal mutes, harmon mutes-stem out) 2 F Horns 2 Trombones (straight metal mutes) Euphonium 2 Tubas Contrabass or Electric Bass (optional but recommended) Timpani (4 drums recommended) Percussion (instruments are not shared): 1. Glockenspiel, Xylophone 2. Vibraphone, Small Anvil (metal beater) 3. Shakaray, Marimba, Chimes, Suspended Cymbal (yarn mallets) 4. Two Tam-Tams (small, medium), Tambourine, Mark Tree, Finger Cymbals, Vibraslap, Piccolo Snare Drum 5. Tenor Drum, Maracas, Snare Drum 6. Large Bass Drum Movement I (YouTube) Movement II (YouTube) Movement III (YouTube)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99
Mystic Mountain Legend - Tom Lazarich
This work is a one-movement piece with distinct sections. Beginning with a maestoso opening statement, the work then moves directly into a lighter 2/4 section which then leads to a 3/4 section that provides a lyrical rubato interlude back to the maestoso ending.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50First Time Out - David Gorham
A majestic march in 4/4 meter that will be fun to play and interesting to program for the beginning band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Halloween Waltz In Five - Robert E. Foster
Ghouls, ghosts and goblins try their best to dance their Halloween night away, but try as they may, it just doesnt turn out right. This quirky tune lets your band frighten and delight your audience with screams, blaring noises and an odd sense of waltz time (3/4 and 2/4 mixed meter). It gives you a great chance to teach mixed meter, and gives your students something really fun to play!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99
Second Time Around - David Gorham
Second Time Around is a stirring, melodic 4/4 (or common time) march for young bands in which everyone except the percussion has the melody at one time or another. This work provides young players with the opportunity to perform a march which is not technically difficult, but is very satisfying.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Fortress Of Freedom - Larry MacTaggart
One of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the Pentagon symbolizes the strength, dedication and determination of the United States Department of Defense. The opening stately theme, combined with recurring 3/4 and 2/4 meters, represents the unique architectural feature of the five-sided landmark building. A fitting tribute and educational work suitable for all occasions and performances.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50We Wish You A Calypso Christmas - Robert E. Foster Jr.
This arrangement brings something different to young band holiday concerts. Based on We Wish You a Merry Christmas, this version is in 4/4 time and has a lively Latin beat to lighten the mood, providing young percussion sections interesting parts and a variety of instruments to play. Students will enjoy this fun setting and its sure to complement your winter music program.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Star of Wonder - David Gorham
The Christmas classic We Three Kings is given a fresh new treatment in this special setting for the holidays. The regal and majestic opening introduces a brief lyric section that contrasts nicely with the familiar carol that follows. Upbeat and bright, the holiday melody is cleverly presented in an upbeat setting that uses alternating 2/4 and 3/4 time changes for a spirited and highly appealing seasonal setting.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days