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£57.50A Lincoln Celebration - Timothy Johnson
Three of Abraham Lincoln's favorite melodies serve to bring the sounds of his generation alive for your concert audience. Colorful orchestration combines with imaginative harmony and counterpoint to make this a strikingly original suite of familiar songs from a time gone by. Expressive, accented, lyrical, delicate, boisterous; you'll discover that A Lincoln Celebration shows off your band in a wide variety of ways and lets all the players thoroughly enjoy the process of performance preparation. Excellent cross-curricular opportunities.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£92.00A Farewell to Arms - Harrie Janssen
A thrilling and joyous spectacle! That's the best way to describe A Farewell to Arms. The chorale "Mach mit mir, Gott, nach deiner Gut", BWV 377, inspired a magnificent piece of music in which all the instrumental sections of the orchestra shine. The composer uses traditional techniques such as the fugato and the chorale. With lots of percussion and epic themes, this masterpiece is a perfect opening number.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Music For A Celebration - Patrick J. Burns
A festive original work for band, Music for a Celebration was written for the Montclair State University Symphonic Band, Dr. Mary Ann Craig, director. Written in a traditional form, it utilizes bright, fresh harmonic and rhythmic ideas. Opening with a flourish, it proceeds joyously to a high-energy, and highly effective, finale. This is a work that everyone will enjoy.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00Variations On A Legend - Robert E. Foster
Few concert band works boast the swagger and panache of this exhilarating composition! A dramatic fanfare moves into a rollicking 6/8 journey, with the flavor of a Celtic jig. After a slower more expressive section, there is a short fughetta, followed by the melody stated with increasing intensity to a vibrant finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00Variations On A Revolutionary Hymn - Claude T. Smith
Commissioned and premiered in 1987 by the U.S. Army Field Band, this was Claude T. Smiths last completed work, written to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. Based on the hymn tune Resignation (How Firm a Foundation), this is a mature work by the celebrated American bandmaster, displaying the technical capabilities of each section of the wind band. A bold concert statement and a fitting commentary on the founding fathers whose faith and determination launched the great American Experiment.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50A Legacy Of Dreams - Gary P. Gilroy
We all have had teachers profoundly influence and affect our lives. This work pays tribute to these dedicated educators. A quest for knowledge, a passion for learning, and a legacy of dreams...these are the gifts bestowed upon us by our best teachers. The expressive, meditative mood of this work provides an appropriate setting for us to reflect on how these gifts have enriched our lives. A most fitting tribute.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50A Holiday Galop - Randall D. Standridge
A Holiday Galop utilizes the melodies of Jingle Bells, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Twelve Days of Christmas, and Jolly Old St. Nicholas to construct a delightful Galop thats perfect for opening or closing a holiday concert. It provides excellent opportunities to develop ensemble playing, dynamic expression, style, and percussion techniques, all wrapped up in a festive musical package.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Gettysburg - A New Birth of Freedom - Robert E. Foster Jr.
Here is a narrative setting of Lincolns Gettysburg Address that is very easy to perform and put together. The band parts are so well written, elementary bands can perform them with a minimum of preparation for a special patriotic touch. The accessible level also makes it a great selection for use with mass bands or for cross-curricular teaching.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50A Scottish Sunrise - Travis J. Weller
The Celtic hymn Morning Has Broken is used as thematic material for this vivid depiction of sunrise on the Scottish landscape. A lush and serene opening with optional flute solo depicts the quiet calm just moments before dawn. A building fanfare ushers in the rising sun, reaching its peak just as the sun breaks through in full glory. The opening strains of the hymn are stated by various sections as a lilting original jig adds to the festive atmosphere, bursting forth together for a rollicking conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50On A Catalonian Carol - Randall D. Standridge
On a Catalonian Carol is a setting of the traditional Catalan carol El Noi de la Mare (The Child of the Mother). This lyric carol originates from the Catalan region of Spain, and the stylish influences of that country are evident in the flowing lines of the touching melody. This setting is not a direct transcription of the song but rather a carefully scored rendition that supports and enhances the elements of the original, allowing the simple beauty of the melody to be placed on full display.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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