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£84.50Ireland: Of Legend and Lore - Robert W. Smith
Robert W. Smith has chosen three castles and several colorful characters known for legendary deeds from Irish history and folklore to put to music. The use of tinwhistle, the Irish drum bodran and hints of traditional Irish melodies add ethnic authenticity and fascination to the performance of this work. As we have come to expect from this highly inventive composer, the arena of sounds is expanded at every turn of the page. Musical imagery at its finest! (6:59)
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£51.50Cango Caves - Ralph Ford
Experience the musical journey and the magic found in these South African caves. This wonderfully imaginative work will surely instill pulse in your ensemble. Terrific concert or contest music, sure to please! (2:00)
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£53.95Spring March - Jonathan Dagenais
by Jonathan Dagenais was written for the Saint-Edmond High School music program in Quebec, Canada. is a short, lively, and exciting concert march for beginner bands. With several thematic and humorous elements, this piece is a fun way to work on lightness of style, functional balance, tempo stability, and is perfect for teaching cut time and the traditional march form and structure. There are clear stylistic contrasts between all the different sections of the piece and the beautiful lyrical trio section offers a great opportunity to work on phrasing and support. With efficient and exciting percussion parts, the piece also offers interesting lines and melodies for every instrument. (3:00)
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£53.95The Hoofbeat - Mekel Rogers
Composed in the style of a traditional circus march, this exciting work lets younger bands really open up the throttle and have some fun! Wind parts have very comfortable ranges and careful scoring makes even a small band sound big. Really clever and engaging music for younger players!
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£51.50Have a Swingin' Merry Christmas!
Incorporating "Deck the Halls" and "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" with a hat tip to "Jingle Bells," this beginning medley helps teach basic swing style. It never feels like Christmas until the music starts playing, and this is sure to put a smile on Santa's face! (1:45)
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£53.95Twittering Machine - Brian Balmages
Inspired by the ambiguous 1922 artwork by Swiss-German painter Paul Klee, this dark music depicts a struggle between nature and machine. A haunting melody slowly transforms as the machine around it grows (represented by a series of layered percussion sounds). A deeply rich and powerful work for young bands that invites many opportunities for cross-curricular discussion.
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£66.95Solstice Dance - Jack Wilds
Experience a magical winter solstice ceremony at the Megalithic Newgrange site in Ireland. A smooth, mystical introduction leads to a hypnotic dance groove as open fifths, driving drones and percussion ostinatos give the piece an ancient feel. Eventually the music builds one final time as it barrels to the powerful conclusion!
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£46.95Samba de Soleil - Roland Barrett
Scored using only the first few notes learned in most method books, the Latin beat is driving yet repetitive. The variety of percussion sounds, playable by percussionists or extra band members, paves the way for your band to impress! (1:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud and Music Prodigy.
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£60.50Jingle Bell Rock
Teaching opportunities abound for the introduction of swing within this holiday classic. This arrangement is accessible by your young band and will serve as tremendous holiday program music for more experienced ensembles with limited rehearsal time.
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£52.95There Will Come Soft Rains - Robert Sheldon
Most middle-school students read the moving story, . The voiceclock in the story is represented by the 'ticktock' of the claves, and the music is lyrical and pastoral in nature. This work expresses that we are just a part of the cycle of life and the beauty of all that surrounds us will go on after we are gone. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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