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£420.99Four Earth Songs (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Putz, Marco
The hymn Nun ruhen alle Wlder (Now All Forests Rest), arranged by J.S. Bach (No. 6, So sei nun, Seele, deine, from Cantata BWV 13), is a guiding light throughout this four-movement composition. Pu?tz wrote this work as a musical outcry against the wilful, profit-driven destruction of our environment. When Bach used the word "ruhen" (to rest) over 350 years ago, it probably had a different nuance from the meaning it has today. At the beginning of the 21st century - the so-called age of progress - "nun ruhen alle Wlder" should mean "now all forests die" . Massive industrialization and globalization, coupled with pure greed, corruption, political scandals, an ever-widening gap between the rich and poor, and other such senseless human actions, are pushing our blue planet closer and closer to the point of no return. This work is not intended to be a ranting accusation. It should remind us of the beauty and harmony that can exist all around us in nature, if we take care of it. Pu?tz hopes that this will, one day, help put a greater emphasis on humanity's survival, and coexistence with nature rather than the exploitation described earlier. All four texts were created by Australian poet Graeme King, whose works were discovered by Pu?tz, by chance on the internet. Pu?tz was especially captivated by King's clarity, and intrigued by the possibilities of adapting and melding the strong rhythmical structure of King's writing with his own musical language. The four movements are as follows: 1. Tears of Nature 2. Grrrevolution 3. Stand up! 4. Tomorrow The world premire of Four Earth Songs took place on 7 July 2009 at the 14th WASBE-Conference in Cincinnati (USA). This work is dedicated in friendship to Jouke Hoekstra, conductor, and the Frysk Fanfare Orkest (the Frisian Fanfare-Orchestra).Duration: 27:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£98.50The Winds of Poseidon (from The Odyssey, Symphony No.2) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
The Winds of Poseidon launches the eagerly awaited Second Symphony from the pen of Robert W. Smith. This work, the second movement of the symphony, is based on the classic story The Odyssey. Odysseus is the shipwrecked warrior who wanders the land and sea for ten years, and this bold musical statement captures the essence of the powerful winds and waves that propel Odysseus on his journey. The center section was inspired by the tale of the Sirens, whose beautiful and captivating singing lured sailors to their deaths on the rocks. The genius of the composer is strongly in evidence in this gigantic musical tale. Duration: 7.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.00Moonscape
An impressive contemporary concert work full of mixed meters, exciting rhythms and haunting motives, "Moonscape" is a challenging tour de force for mature bands. Predominantly in 7/8, every section of the band is fully involved while the percussion section provides the glue which holds the whole piece together in fine fashion. Cory McBride is a talented young composer and "Moonscape" is certainly his most impressive composition to date. Unique and distinctive music that will surely be a favorite for years to come!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£90.00MY ROBIN IS TO THE GREENWOOD GONE (Concert Band) - Grainger, Percy Aldridge - Sturm, Fred
This delightful early setting by Percy Grainger, using only the first four measures of a popular English song, contains many of the melodic and harmonic twists and turns that we associate with his music of later years. Fred Sturm's new scoring for wind ensemble brilliantly brings to life this Percy Grainger masterwork. (7:37)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£150.00Le Carnaval de Venise - Jean Baptiste Arban / arr. Donald Hunsberger
Celebrating 25 years, Alfred's recently acquired project is an epic collection of eleven solos, crafted by Hunsberger himself for Wynton Marsalis. Translated, "The Carnival of Venice," this work celebrates the longtime Venetian festival that is held prior to Easter and provides celebrations, and parties with elaborate costumes and disguises. (7:30)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£123.00Emerald Suite - Dwayne Milburn
Each of the three movements of this work uses a particular section of the North Texas State Alma Mater as its formative material, since it was commissioned in honor of Dennis Fisher and his 25 years of service to the North Texas State community. The Rondo is mostly in 7/8 and 6/8 time and is highly energetic, though it ends quietly. The Air is gentle and lyrical as it builds to powerful climax and then recedes to the same gentle mood that uses to open the movement. The March provides a perfect balance to the other movements and ends with great excitement. Each of these three movements stands well on their own and can be programmed either separately or in their entirety.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£82.95Concerto for Piccolo or Oboe and Band - J.S. Bach / arr. William Hebert, ed. Mary Kay Robinson
William Hebert was the principal flute of the Cleveland Orchestra for many years. This arrangement of for the Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Concert Band has been rescued from his notes and edited by M.K. Robinson. (7:00)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£98.50My Robin Is to the Greenwood Gone - Percy Aldridge Grainger, scored for wind band by Fred Sturm
This delightful early setting by Percy Grainger, using only the first four measures of a popular English song, contains many of the melodic and harmonic twists and turns that we associate with his music of later years. Fred Sturm's new scoring for wind ensemble brilliantly brings to life this Percy Grainger masterwork. (7:37)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£92.50A New Tomorrow - Robert Longfield
Commissioned by the Flint (MI) Symphonic Wind Ensemble, by Robert Longfield is an ebullient and effervescent celebration of fifty years of music in the Flint area. Perfectly suited to open or close a concert or festival performance, it is rhythmic, vital, and exhilarating. (7:00)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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