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£134.99A Tribute to Edith Piaf
Legend has it that Edith Piaf, one of the greatest stars of the French music scene, was born under a lamp post in Paris and spent much of her childhood roaming the streets, singing in front of a fascinated audience. Out of the poor streets developeda singer who was to become the darling of French cabaret. A Tribute to Edith Piaf is a wonderful arrangement for band of four of the most well-known songs of this romantic, spontaneous, desperate and everlasting legend.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99A Baroque Triptych
In his own distinctive style, Robert van Beringen has composed a very unique fantasy on three themes by the famous Baroque composers Johann Sebastian Bach and George Friedrich Hndel. Van Beringen used Bach's chorale Brich an, o schnes Morgenlicht ('Break forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light') from his Christmas Oratorio and the recitative Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel, God with Us from Hndel's Messiah. A perfect way to say Merry Christmas in music!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99A Little Irish Suite - Marco Pütz
A Little Irish Suite is an original work composed specifically for the Compact Band Series. This series offers smaller ensembles the opportunity to perform original, high-quality works. A Little Irish Suite consists of three movements, all based on Irish folk tunes. Clear structure and crisp harmonies complemented by plain, comprehensible melodies, are characteristic of this piece. It offers conductors the opportunity to work on tone, balance, phrasing as well as on technique with their ensemble. As with all works in the Compact Band Series, A Little Irish Suite features optional parts for instruments that are played less frequently. Conductors can pickand choose the parts needed to best fit the music and the musicians available, to determine the best possible instrumentation for their own ensemble. The duration of six minutes and the large variety and contrast of material played in A Little Irish Suite also make it an ideal selection for competitions or festivals.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99There is a land of pure delight
Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of "There is a land of pure delight" and is known as the "Father of English Hymnody". Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale. He wrote about 750 songs, and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World, When I survey the wondrous cross, I sing the Mighty Power of God) "There is a Land of Pure Delight" is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription'). Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip'). There is a land of pure delight Wheresaints immortal Reign. Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain ..
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99A Sherwood Fantasy - Andrew Watkin
The _x005F_x001F_first movements of Andrew Watkin's A Sherwood Fantasy is presented in a stately 6/8 meter. The lovely melody of the second movement is sumptuously harmonised. The third movement of this very varied work is peppered with changing rhythms and modulations, which give the music a fresh and lively character. A hymn completes this beautiful musical creation.
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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£104.50Celebration For A New Era - Robert E. Foster
This work was commissioned by the University of Kansas to celebrate the Inauguration of the 16th chancellor, Dr. Robert Hemenway. It opens with bold fanfares that lead into a bright scherzo section, which is followed by a traditional processional. The entire work culminates with a return of the fanfares and a rousing, fast-paced finale.
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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