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£79.50Joyeux Noel - Alfred Reed
"Joyeux Noel" (the French expression of "Merry Christmas") was originally written for brass ensemble, available from the publisher as item number M3057. Its success in that form prompted the composer to recast the work for full concert band and wind orchestra.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£79.50Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 - Edward Elgar / arr. Alfred Reed, M.J. Retford
Of all four marches that came after the overwhelmingly successful No. 1, March No. 4 seems to many people to be most closely related in general effect to the first. Just why this should be so is difficult to say. All five of the Pomp and Circumstance Marches are cast in basically the same form, a two-part A-B-AB, with the "A" part energetic and moving briskly along, and the "B" bringing a change of feeling (even though no actual change of pace is indicated) with the so-called "great tune" by way of contrast. However, it has become almost a tradition with Nos. 1 and 4 to play the final section in a slower tempo, probably in respect of Elgar's tempo marking "Grandioso" at this point. Certainly both of these "great tunes" could, and have, been considered as portraying musically the very essence and glorification of British majesty and power at the time they were written.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£7.95Slavonic Folk Suite - Alfred Reed
The SLAVONIC FOLK SUITE is an arrangement of a part of Reed's RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS MUSIC, one of the most frequently performed works of concert band literature. It is a moving, powerful, and beautiful piece for band and chorus.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£170.00Second Symphony - Alfred Reed
Commissioned in the late Fall of 1975, work on the SECOND SYMPHONY was not begun until the Summer of 1977, when the score was completed in sketch form in three months, July through September. The instrumentation was begun in the late Winter of that same year and the Full Score completed on March 27th, 1978. The first performance took place in Fairchild Auditorium on the campus of Michigan State University on May 6th, 1978, by the Michigan State University Symphonic Band under the direction of Kenneth G. Bloomquist. The symphony is a single-movement work embracing three distinct sections. The first, marked is a freely constructed passacaglia built on a flowing theme derived from the tone row that underlies the entire score: Bb-F-E-Ab-G-D-Db-C-Cb-Gb-Eb-A, and which is developed in alternating variations leading to a powerful climax at its close. The second section is, in reality, a tense, hard-driving double fugue characterized by a constant march-like rhythm underlying the further development of the original theme and its countersubject in both duple and triple meters. This section, marked also ends in an overwhelming climax and then dies away, preparing for the third and final section. This final portion of the music, marked is based upon two long, lyric themes, also derived from the row, that alternate with occasional reminders of some of the thematic material from the second section, now transformed into a rich, glowing and relaxed tonal tapestry woven together from the myriad of tonal colors available in contemporary scoring practice for the winds. At the very end, after a fortissimo re-statement of the theme in its original form as derived from the row, there is a gradual ebbing of the flood of tone from the full ensemble as the various choirs drop out one by one, leaving only a dark, warm color of low Clarinets, Baritone and Tuba, hinting at the opening of the symphony, together with a last reminder of the original motif in the Bells and Vibraphone, suggesting, for the work as a whole, an arch-form.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£61.95Variations on L. B. I. F. D.
Alfred Reed needs no introduction for those who admire his distinguished concert band works. This arrangement for concert band draws from five movements of his original 28 composed for brass quintet based on "London Bridge Is Falling Down." Included are: "Statement," "Waltz," "March Fo(u)rth!," "A Little Funeral Music, Please (Eine Kleine Trauermusik)," and "Finale." A demonstration of compositional techniques practiced during the past three centuries, the work is filled with captivating and highly musical moments. Even though players will encounter a few changes in tonal centers, meters, and tempo throughout, there is not much that would get in the way of having a fun experience learning and performing. (2:45)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£67.32The Golden Year
Excellent programming choice! This original composition by master composer Alfred Reed is written at a much easier grade level than most of his pieces. Contains all of Dr. Reed's musical magic while being alittle more accessible by younger concert bands. Expose your younger students to the art of Alfred Reed with this exceptional piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99God Still Lives - Johann Sebastian Bach
Freely transcribed by Alfred Reed.Developed from one of the "69 Sacred Songs and Airs,'' this is a stately proclamation of faith and joy superbly transcribed by on of the masters! Alfred Reed's arrangement take this Bach classic to the next level and will leave your audience's in complete amazement! A wonderful selection from the first note to the last!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99Pilgrim's Chorus - Richard Wagner
This is the first time the "Pilgrim's Chorus" has been set apart from its use in the overture and is skillfully arranged by Alfred Reed. It's Wagner at his best and of course, Alfred Reed too. OUTSTANDING ARRANGEMENT!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.99Acclamation! (A Global Greeting for Winds) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Reed, Alfred
Here is an exciting new work from the master of concert band scoring to help bring the band world into the new millennium. This composition is characterized by a variety of styles and tempos from the very rhythmic opening section in a moderate tempo, to the lushly orchestrated slower sections. Throughout the piece Dr. Reed uses a marvelous palette of symphonic colors and soaring melodies to create this exceptional new addition to the concert band repertoire.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99La Procession du Rocio (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Turina, Joaquin - Reed, Alfred
Composer Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) was a native of Spain, but was influenced early in his career by the impressionistic harmonies of Debussy and Ravel while studying in Paris. Upon returning to Spain he drew inspiration from Spanish folk music with La Procession du Rocio becoming one of his best-known works. The music portrays a festival and procession that takes place in the Triana neighbourhood of Seville, and is filled with wonderful idiomatic Spanish musical elements. Alfred Reed's marvellous transcription created in 1962 remains an enduring staple in the repertoire for wind bands.Duration: 8:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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