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£72.99Rhythm Danse - Richard L. Saucedo
Written entirely in 5/4, this captivating and rhythmically dynamic work explores a variety of moods and styles within this single meter. After the initial fanfare, the piece winds through creative textures and hypnotic patternsuntil reaching a glorious full ensemble climatic section. Providing interesting and important roles for every section (particularly percussion) this will be a joy to prepare and perform. Dur: 3:05 (Includes audio of fullperformance) Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changingpitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Quad City Stomp - Michael Sweeney
Combine an aggressive percussion undercurrent along with powerful riffs, clapping, stomping, and other noisy effects, and you have a marvelous extravaganza sure to be enjoyed by players and listeners alike!A slower, yet emotionally-charged middle section provides contrast before a Celtic-influenced final segment drives to a rhythmic and dynamic finish. Dur: 5:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.99Arabesque - Samuel R. Hazo
Commissioned by the Indiana Bandmasters Association for the 2008 All-State High School Honor Band, this stunning work from the pen of Samuel Hazo is a tour de force of Middle Eastern sounds for the contemporary wind band. Fromdelicate and sensual soloistic writing to full-blown ensemble passages with rapid fire tutti rhythms and frenzied percussion, here is a rewarding piece with drama and depth that will be the high point of any concert or festivalprogram. Period! Dur: 6:00 (Grade 5) Audio recorded live by the 2008 North Carolina 11-12 All-State Honor Band - Samuel R. Hazo, conductor
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Our Yesterdays Lengthen Like Shadows - Samuel R. Hazo
This uniquely constructed work was commissioned by the 2008 South Carolina High School All-State Band and consists of a series of gorgeous melodic textures surrounding one ever-present note. The listener hears this note briefly inthe beginning and the end, but it is skillfully hidden in between. From lush soft passages to crescendos that leave your audience breathless, this composition will provide you and your ensemble with an unforgettable musicalexperience! Includes access to online recording of full performance. Dur: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99The Crown of Castile - Johnnie Vinson
Here is a terrific sounding concert march written in a traditional Spanish style. Utilizing elements of the habaera rhythm and featuring a harmonic shift from minor in the beginning to major at the end, this makes a nicealternative to the usual march style piece. Dur: 2:30 (Grade 2.5)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Windjammer (Voyage Aboard a Tall Ship) - Robert Buckley
Windjammers were the last of the great sailing tall ships, and this piece from the pen of Robert Buckley captures the majesty and excitement of these amazing vessels. The voyage begins announced by three solo trumpets surroundingthe audience and bouncing musical phrases off one another. The sails are raised, the ship is underway, and the audience is taken on a colorful and exciting musical voyage. This is effective and skillfully scored programmatic musicat its best. Dur: 5:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99To Soar with Eagles - Michael Sweeney
In this dynamic multi-style overture for band, Michael Sweeney opens with stark percussive hits, brass fanfares, and swirling woodwind effects. A fast tempo and long build follows, using non-traditional harmonies and overlappinglayers of sound, climaxing with a majestic, soaring statement by the entire ensemble. The slower middle section features a solo flute accompanied by rich sonorities and counterlines. The fast tempo returns initiated by thepercussion section and then recurring earlier themes as the pieces drives to a satisfying finish. With variety and pacing, this is a perfect choice for contest or festival. Dur: 5:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Siorai September - Samuel R. Hazo
Translated from Gaelic as Eternal September, this marvelous setting for band is designed to take each listener back to their own vivid fall memories on a college campus. Commissioned by the University of Notre Dame and premieredat their Carnegie Hall performance in 2010, this work is also dedicated to the composer's father, Dr. Samuel J. Hazo, a 1949 graduate of Notre Dame. Additionally, Dr. Hazo's poem Home Are the Sailors is incorporated in the middleof the piece. Rich in musical references and varied textures, this is a dramatic and rewarding work for mature ensembles. Dur: c. 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99The Singing River - Johnnie Vinson
In the Shoals region of northwest Alabama, the Tennessee River is often referred to as "the singing river," a term originating with the Yuchi tribe of Native Americans. Commissioned by the Shoals Area Band DirectorsAssociation, Johnnie Vinson has created an effective work for band that focuses on the river's relationship to life in this area both past and present. A primary "river theme" is stated from which a series of variantscreates a fascinating and appealing musical tapestry. Dur: 5:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99A Guide along the Pathway - Richard L. Saucedo
This intense and emotional work was commissioned by the Indiana Music Educators Association and was premiered at the 2011 IMEA Convention with the composer conducting. Written as a gift to longtime friend of music education, Dr.Tim Lautzenheiser, the piece is basically lyrical in nature with beautiful lines and colors. A brief faster section, in the words of the composer, "describes that uncomfortable time when we are desperately trying to findourselves." The piece ends on a solemn yet reaffirming note, reminding us of the importance of guides and mentors along life's pathway. Dur: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days