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£79.99Jitterbug! - Robert Buckley
At the height of the jazz age, each of the major swing bands had their own signature sound, immediately recognizable to their enthusiastic fans. This composition puts these various sounds and rhythms together in homage to a vibrant and innovative time in American music. This piece is a fun way to teach your ensemble to swing and get your audience tapping their toes! Commissioned by the West Vancouver (BC) Youth Band - Douglas Macaulay, director - in tribute to Canada's King of Swing, Dal Richards. Dur: 4:55.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99The Knights' Creed - Robert Buckley
The medieval knights had a code of chivalry that included courage, community and wisdom - in this composition each of these ideals is symbolized with its own melody. The percussion provides the framework as these melodies are stated individually, in pairs and ultimately all together in a triumphant conclusion. This work is an ideal high-energy concert opener or festival piece that showcases all sections of the band and allows them each to play the melody. Dur: 5:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Front and Center - Robert Buckley
Famed bandmaster Arthur Delamont always started his concerts with a rousing overture, and Front and Center is in this proud tradition. In a non-stop 9/8 rhythm, this piece explodes with energy and effervescence. Full of powerfulfanfares, lively melodies, driving percussion and dynamic contrasts, this exciting concert opener moves through different musical colors without ever losing its relentless drive. An exhilarating tour-de-force showcasing allsections of the band! Front and Center is the first movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont and was commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band. Dur: 3:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Memento - Robert Buckley
Famed bandmaster Arthur Delamont always programmed a hymn in his concerts and Memento is an homage to that proud tradition. Starting with a simple and reverent solo trumpet and introducing other brass instruments one by one, the introduction has the sound of a brass band. The woodwinds join in and, with the use of rich textures and dynamic scoring, the work builds to a powerful climax and then resolves once again with the solo trumpet. Ideal for festival use, Memento will give your ensemble an opportunity to explore expression and nuance. The second movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont, Memento was commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Flying Colors - Robert Buckley
Imagine a band far off in the distance marching toward you - soft at first, the music becomes louder and louder: the red capes of the band sway in the wind, getting closer and closer. It was this image that inspired Flying Colors.Famed bandmaster Arthur Delamont always programmed a march in his concerts, and the hallmark of his band was their red capes. The work begins very softly with a distant snare drum beat. The trumpets enter quietly with the melody,and with each new melodic entry the music grows and intensifies to a roaring finish. This is a fresh new take on a march, and is sure to please players and audiences alike! Flying Colors is the third movement of A Tribute toArthur Delamont and was commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band. Dur: 3:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Kingdom of the Sun and Moon - Robert Buckley
Inspired by an exhibition of historic Peruvian art, Kingdom of the Sun and Moon takes us on a mythical journey reflecting the ancient Inca Empire. This imaginary movie score uses modal melodies, exotic percussion and dramaticorchestration to create an epic music experience. In cinematic style, this work opens with a panoramic picture of the great Inca city of Machu Picchu and ends with a colorful procession towards the Temple of the Sun. Thoughwritten for young band, Kingdom of the Sun and Moon's effective scoring gives it the sophisticated sound and intensity of a much more advanced piece. Dur: 3:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Ogopogo (Legendary Lake Creature) - Robert Buckley
Based on the legendary lake creature that lives in Okanagan Lake in Canada, Ogopogo uses quirky orchestration and rhythms to bring the monster to life. The enormous creature rises from the depths, plays in the waves and thensuddenly disappears back into the darkness. Ideal for a unique change of pace, Ogopogo uses the first 6 notes of the B-flat scale and is written in the Phrygian mode.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Ancient Stone Circles - Robert Buckley
Inspired by the mysterious stone formations of Stonehenge, Ancient Stone Circles creates an atmosphere of ancient times using modal melodies, rich scoring and exotic percussion. You'll hear the huge stones being transported,follow a Druid procession, and feel the awe and wonderment of this mystical place. Dur: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Arctic Fire - Robert Buckley
The cinematic approach to the music of Arctic Fire portrays many different images of the north - the crimson sunlight glinting off the icebergs, the radiance of the Northern Lights, the blaze of the red twig dogwood, the scarletred sunsets, and the fiery spirit of the people who live there. The piece opens and closes with a series of dramatic musical snapshots. Inbetween, the music evolves and transforms through a wide range of stylistic textures andmoods. A brilliantly scored and effective setting for winds. Dur: 5:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Postcard from England - Robert Buckley
Postcard from England depicts a trek across the English countryside, with its gently rolling hills, thatched cottages, stately homes, castles and cathedrals. From the catchy walking theme featuring the low brass, percussion andwoodwinds to the elegant stately theme reminiscent of the British brass band sound, every section in the band is featured. Tuneful and descriptive, take your audience on a scenic tour of this historic and charming part of theworld! Dur: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days