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£80.95Panopticon Rising - Ralph Ford
The title implies "all watching," hinting to the mythological Greek Watchman Panoptes and "opticon" for watching. This original contemporary composition opens with an unassuming docile theme. The transparency is rapidly replaced with driving tutti components that furiously depict a vividly punctuated theme. Reminiscent passive melodies interrupt occasionally, building to an uncompromising conclusion. With a vivid percussion contribution, this energy-packed composition is unparalleled. Bravo! (5:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Mill City Sketches - Nathan Jones
This exciting tone poem was inspired by American entrepreneurs of the Industrial Revolution, portraying the dynamic early flour industry in Minneapolis and the dramatic historical events surrounding explosion of the Washburn A Mill. This rhapsodic work features soaring melodic lines, driving rhythms, and interesting parts for each instrument. The scoring is pleasantly open and transparent while maintaining plentiful doublings to ensure balance and secure playing across sections of the band. (Grade 3) Dur: 5:00.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.99Head Rush - Jay Bocook
This masterful work by Jay Bocook was composed for fellow South Carolinian and highly regarded educator Scott Rush, known for his accomplishments with the nationally acclaimed Wando High School band program. Employing aminimalistic approach, this dynamic piece uses layers of constantly evolving textures and rhythmic devices, while propelled throughout by an energetic underlying pulse. Sprinkled with surprises and dramatic effects, andculminating with the full force of the entire ensemble, Head Rush is a dramatic and unique addition to the repertoire for mature ensembles. Dur: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99Rubies (After Thelonious Monk's Ruby, My Dear) - John Harbison
Composer John Harbison writes: 'Rubies is a version of Thelonious Monk's 'Ruby, My Dear', which he composed while still in his teens. When I was invited by the Seattle Symphony to make a short piecereflecting my first musical passions, my thoughts were of Bach and Monk. Since I had recently made some Bach-like chorale preludes, I chose to make a version of Monk's tune, first in a chamber-musical, contrapuntal manner, then inthe grand orchestral style I had always heard lurking there.' Dur: 5:30 (Recorded live by the Rutgers Symphony Band - Peter Stanley Martin, guest conductor).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Valley Montage and Celebration - Richard L. Saucedo
This work for advanced band was commissioned by the Tennessee Valley Winds to celebrate the group's 30th anniversary. The piece begins quietly with clarinet solo, then quickly moves to a celebratory section in 12/8 meter. The mainmelody is stated in many different voices as it steadily builds to a moment of controlled frenzy. A brief lyrical section features an expressive style and also a moment of glory for the entire woodwind choir. The work concludeswith a return to the vibrant and enthusiastic flavor of the opening. Powerful and impressive writing for mature groups! Dur: 5:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Spring City Overture - Michael Sweeney
Celebrating its 130th anniversary, the Woodstock City Band of Woodstock, Illinois (at one time known as Spring City) commissioned this dynamic overture honoring the long-standing tradition of summer concerts in the historic townsquare. Joyous and celebratory in nature, Spring City Overture features a dramatic opening segment that builds to the tuneful main theme. A brief reflective lyric section provides a moment of calm before returning to the energeticopening theme. Beautifully paced for maximum emotional impact and providing challenging parts for all sections, this powerful work is equally suitable for festivals or casual concerts. Dur: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Silver Celebration - John Wasson
Commissioned by the Richardson (TX) Community Band, Silver Celebration commemorates 25 years of service by their conductor, George Jones. The work combines elements of traditional march style with the bravura of epic film scores,resulting in a piece that is both festive and celebratory in nature. The opening is a rousing 6/8 march featuring various sections of the band and exciting cross rhythms, and then contrasted with a beautifully flowing lyricstatement. A brief percussion feature leads to the final section, recapping the opening themes with a flourish and dramatic appeal. Dur: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Ancient Desert Drone - Henry Cowell
Ancient Desert Drone was composed for Orchestra in 1940 at the request of Percy Grainger, who encouraged the idea of using a single pitch drone throughout the work (similar to Grainger's own The ImmovableDo) and to whom the piece is dedicated. While the work suggests an Eastern charm with its distinctive mode and primitive rhythms, Cowell himself stated there was no particular programmatic intent. This transcription for bandis an exotic and welcome addition to the repertoire for Winds. Dur: 5:00Recorded by the Trinity University Symphonic Wind Ensemble - James Worman, conductor. ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Adirondack Festival Overture - Stephen Bulla
Adirondack Festival Overture is an exciting work for band that combines original music with a variety of traditional fiddle tunes from the Adirondack region of New York state. The fiddle was far and away the most popular folkinstrument of the time, and these appealing melodies have been handed down through generations of amateur players. Includes: Chateaugay Reel, The Wild Mustard River and Ripsaw. Dur: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Particles - Michael Sweeney
This unusual work portrays the transformation of matter from solid to liquid and ultimately to gas. You'll hear a single musical theme transformed throughout, starting with a very rigid and dense opening statement. From there thetheme is treated in a lyrical style (liquid), and finally the pace becomes frantic and energetic as the melodic particles transform into gas. Using unique scoring techniques (including a few aleatoric sections and dramaticpercussion effects) this descriptive work will stir the imagination of players and audience alike. Dur: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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