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£48.95Half-Past Two - Randall D. Standridge
"Half-Past Two" is a rock piece for young band intended to reinforce and deepen the students' understanding of dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms, providing a vehicle for this concept that is fun and memorable for both students and audiences. The title is both an homage to time-inspired rock songs ("25 or 6 to 4," "Rock Around the Clock," "Midnight Hour," etc. . . .) and a nod to the concept being taught---placing a note halfway past beat two. (2:35)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£55.50Declaration in Blue - Robert W. Smith
Here's an engaging selection that is built completely around the blues scale. Percussion support for the style adds a flavor of the real thing. A stupendous introduction to the blues for your band and great program literature as well. (2:19)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£49.95An Austrian Carol
"Still, Still, Still" is an Austrian Christmas carol and lullaby. In German, its first line translates to "Hush, hush, hush, for the little child wants to sleep!" The melody is a folk tune from the region around Salzburg, and appeared for the first time in 1865 in a folk song collection of the founder of the Salzburg Museum. Correlated to , Level 2, this lovely setting for young band provides opportunities for expression and lyricism on any holiday concert. (2:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£52.95Dancing Kites - Chris M. Bernotas
"Dancing Kites" is a gentle piece that will float around your performance hall. With a light, memorable melody and rich harmonies, this delightful composition exposes your students to musical subtleties and nuance. This is a perfect programming choice for students developing their abilities to perform in a lyrical style. (2:00) Correlates to Book 1, level 5. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£66.95Haunted Night - Fran Griffin
Shadows lengthen, birds fall silent, and the moonlight reveals ghostly images of a ballroom from long ago. evokes images of dancers swirling around with malevolent grace as their cobweb gowns blend into the surrounding mist. Fran Griffin has written a stunning work with the perfect balance of charm and chill. (2:45)
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£49.95Presto! - Robert Sheldon
This joyful, fast-paced composition for young band gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic texture as they are passed around the band. The catchy main theme uses only five notes, making this tune playable quite early in the year. (1:30) "Presto!" correlates to Book 1, Level 3 of . This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.95Monsters, Unite! - Kelly Dugger
by Kelly Dugger is a fun beginning band piece that will surely be a hit at Halloween time and all year round. Monsters all around the world are waking up to a calling to unite. Some are big, hairy creatures, and others are delicate and fairy-like. They walk and fly long distances to find each other. In the end, they all come together, marching as one. Just when you think they've marched off into the distance, they come together to surprise the audience. Unique percussion effects---timpani glissando and theremin (or flexatone)---add to the spooky sound. A tuba solo at the end is followed by a surprising scream that will leave the performers and the audience giggling! (1:35) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£50.50Trombones in Paradise - Jordan Sterk
by Jordan Sterk will give your trombone section an opportunity to shine in this bright and fun feature piece. Using only the first six notes of the B-flat concert scale and only "natural" glissandos for the trombones, this piece is sure to come together quickly and be enjoyed by your young students. Your entire band will love learning one of their first syncopated rhythms based around the 3-2 son clave, a staple rhythm of Afro-Cuban and Latin music. Less common young band Latin percussion instruments such as maracas and claves provide additional parts for your percussionists and add an authentic flair to the music. (1:40)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£49.95Tango Argentina - Robert Sheldon
The tango originated in late 19th century Buenos Aires, and has become popular around the world due to its driving rhythms, distinctive sound, and the passionate dance steps it inspires. This piece allows even young bands to experience the style and attitude of this wonderful musical genre. (2:45) Correlates with , Level 2.
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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.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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