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£82.50Incantation and Shadow Dance - Barry E. Kopetz
Incantation and Shadow Dance is a musical representation of the appearance of the witches in the Shakespeare play "Macbeth." The piece opens with two exceptionally long and emotionally charged measures, the mood slowly building, much like "chanting over a cauldron," dark, mystical and enchanting, invoking the spirits of the night. Then everything changes very abruptly, as a rhythmic introduction announces the appearance of the spirit dance. It represents a "dance macabre" and as such, brings a sense of impending evil and darkness to the mood until the full complement of spirits are now dancing around the fire. The gathering of "storm clouds" heralds the appearance of all manner of dark and sinister creatures joining the dance which builds to climax as all the spirits gather for the final frenzied finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99Dance Away - Traditional
This piece uses as its basis a popular 19th century Scottish folk tunecalled The Dashing White Sergeant. The lyrics of this song include theline 'Dance away the hours together' from which this new work gets itstitle. There are many allusions to different types of dance in Dance Away, some traditional and others popular, from Scotland to Siam (Thailand) and Spain. A joyous festival of dance from around the world.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£160.00DANCE SUITE (Concert Band) - Muldowney, Dominic
Includes:1. Hey2. Pavane/Waltz3. Polka4. Waltz/Galliard5. Tangos6. Break-DanceDance Suite displays a variety of historical dance forms from a twentieth century viewpoint. The six dances move forward historically from the ancient Hey, through Waltz and Polka, to the sophisticated Tango and the jazz tradition. The rhythm that typifies each dance is constantly under attack, sometimes from a different dance style altogether. These intrusive elements are most obvious in the final dance and prompts the double meaning of the title.I. HEYHey is constructed like a mediaeval motet, where the main blocks of material are rhythmically unconnected to one another. The percussion is the most disconnected of all and seems to have arrived from a Chinese carnival. The scoring alludes to the eight, four and two foot pipes of a baroque organ.I. PAVANE/WALTZAfter a nod in the direction of Dowland's Lachrimae Pavan, the piece seems to wander to and fro between the 16th century and the 19th century world of the Lehr waltz.I. POLKAThe Polka is derived from a four bar fragment found in Stravinsky's sketchbook for The Rite of Spring above which is written: "Dieppe Polka".I. WALTZ/GALLIARDThis is a reversal of the date-shift process in the second movement, in that the wandering goes backwards rather than forwards, particularly to the William Byrd of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book.I. TANGOSA slow sentimental tango is sandwiched between an abstract deconstructed one, both of which are developed in Dominic Muldowney's opera The Voluptuous Tango.I. BREAK-DANCEBreak-Dance is the fastest, hardest and strangest movement. Its exuberance fractures the texture, which slowly crumbles midway through the movement, only to be resurrected mirror fashion. The piece is a species of palindrome with no true centre, hence: "Break-Dance".Conductors are free to make a selection from these dances for festival or competition programmes, when limited performance time is available.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.99
Latin Dance Party Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
Latin Dance Party is an infectious piece, steeped in authentic Latin feel. It starts out with a cha cha cha, a cheerful dance in which the dance partners look each other deep in the eyes. This is followed by a calmer bossa nova, before the Latin Dance Party closes with the carnival sounds of a samba! 04:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£32.95SPIRIT OF THE DANCE (Prestige Concert Band Extra Score) - Wiffin, Rob
Extra Score. This piece encapsulates the elements that urge us all to move our bodies and dance to the rhythms of music. The three movements (Stomping Dance; Waltz Interlude; Duende) allow the exploration of a basic and lively stomping dance, a beautifully elegant and poised waltz and a lively flamenco. Wiffin enables the listener to get feet tapping throughout this wonderfully energetic work. Recorded on Polyphonic QPRM157D Spirit of the Dance. Duration 12'30"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£164.95
SPIRIT OF THE DANCE (Prestige Concert Band Set) - Wiffin, Rob
Score and Parts. This piece encapsulates the elements that urge us all to move our bodies and dance to the rhythms of music. The three movements (Stomping Dance; Waltz Interlude; Duende) allow the exploration of a basic and lively stomping dance, a beautifully elegant and poised waltz and a lively flamenco. Wiffin enables the listener to get feet tapping throughout this wonderfully energetic work. Recorded on Polyphonic QPRM157D Spirit of the Dance. Duration 12'30"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£55.00Folk Dance and Carol (concert band) - Tim Paton
A festive, musical cocktail by Tim Paton for concert band, bringing together a folk-feel dance motif and a familiar carol, to create the atmosphere of a village celebration.Opening with a lively Jig, where the music joyfully dances around the band, the piece then settles to offer the tranquility of Gustav Holst's beautiful melody In the Bleak Mid-Winter.This peacefulness is soon overtaken by the reintroduction of the dance motif, finishing off the musical celebration with the dance and the carol mingling together.A very nice addition to Christmas repertoire, presenting a little bit of tradition amidst some lovely, imaginative scoring.Also available for brass band.
In stock: Estimated delivery 1-3 days
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£69.99
Celtic Dance - Douglas Court
You'll be "a-wearin' the green" with CELTIC DANCE by Douglas Court. The unmistakable "Galway Piper" opens the piece, and through artful variation, playfully comes a-visitin' now and again, while original thematic material leads us on a tour of a lovely emerald musical countryside. The energetic joy of Irish dance and the internationally appealing flavor of Irish folk music come together in CELTIC DANCE to form a jewel of young band literature. Court's unerring sense of young player's abilities makes this one a "pot o' gold"!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50The Ragtime Dance - Scott Joplin
This delightful stop-time two-step dance was first published in 1902, and its appeal is as widespread today as it was then. A new sense of vibrancy and optimism is reflected in this early 20th century dance that features the wild "new" rhythms of ragtime which substantially changed the nature of dance. Lively and rhythmic, this work displays all the features that made the style so popular and shows the composer to be a true master of the genre, earning him the title "The King of Ragtime." Syncopated, bright, and energetic, it's an entertaining addition to concert programs. Members of the band become a part of the act by rhythmically stomping along with the music.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Dragon Dance - Michael Story
The Dragon Dance is a popular event in traditional Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. Originating during the Han Dynasty, the dance is carried out by a team of performers that carry the dragon on poles. Drums, cymbals, and gongs are found with this characteristic dance using only the first six notes learned. Enjoy! (1:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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