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£69.95Aylesbury Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob
The suite Aylesbury Dances was commissioned by the Aylesbury Concert Band to mark the occasion of their 25th Anniversary in 2019. Its three movements depict different aspects of Aylesbury: I. Pavane: The Town - Having read something of the town's history and its architecture I decided I wanted to write something ceremonial with the feel of music from Tudor times. Aylesbury was given its charter and borough status in 1554 by Mary Tudor so I took that as my starting point but then added some harmony that moves forward in time. This fits with the town's motto: Semper Prorsum (Always forward) and also with the Band's evolution from Aylesbury Town Band to Aylesbury Community Concert Band to Aylesbury Concert Band. The music can be defined as a pavane, or a cortege. The sense of procession is slightly disturbed by a 'Blue Leanie' moment. The Blue Leanie is an iconic Aylesbury building, an oblique rhombic prism which stands at an angle of 17% inclination. I took a quaver out of the time signature (I know the maths don't work!) to reflect this and added some bluer harmony at that point. This opening movement gives a sense of the grandeur and heritage of Aylesbury town and a chance for my friends from the brass section to warm up! II. Siciliana: Waterside - To balance the outer two movements, the middle movement of the suite has a slow lilting 6/8 rhythm. It is in the style of a Siciliana, a dance form originating in the baroque era. It is a graceful, tender and melancholic dance, cast here in a minor key and featuring the dark voice of the cor anglais. The Siciliana was often linked with pastoral scenes and Aylesbury itself sits amid some beautiful countryside. It may, therefore, seem a bit of a stretch to call this movement 'Waterside', especially as Aylesbury is so far from the sea, but the town has a theatre of that name and that was the genesis for this particular music. There is a statue of Ronnie Barker in the grounds of the Waterside theatre as he started his career in repertory theatre in Aylesbury, so I included a fleeting reference to the theme music of the comedy programme 'Open all Hours'. III. Frolic: Ducks in a Row - It was impossible to write a piece connected with Aylesbury without considering the famous Aylesbury ducks. Duck rearing was a major industry in the town in the 19th century. The white Aylesbury Duck is a symbol of the town, appearing on its coat of arms and in the logo of the Aylesbury Concert Band! This movement is all about trying to get the little darlings in a row so they can sing their 'Duck Chorus' together but they keep on scattering, flying off or swimming away as quickly as they can manage. It's a bit like watching ducks disperse when my dog jumps into the stream after them. Eventually we get more of them in a row - even though they protest. Hidden amongst the ducks is a reference to Erica Miller, saxophonist and chairman of the band, and there's even a veiled reference to a shark in the hope of getting them out of the water. Ducks in a Row is a fun romp bringing this suite of Aylesbury Dances to a suitably celebratory conclusion.- Rob Wiffin.Duration: 9.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.00Once in Royal David's City (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Willcocks
Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848 in her hymnbook Hymns for Little Children. A year later, the English organist Henry John Gauntlett discovered the poem and set it to music. According to The New Oxford Book of Carols, the text was conceived by Cecil Alexander after overhearing a group of her god children complaining about the dreariness of the catechism. Cecil masterfully took doctrines from the Apostle's Creed and simplified them for her hymns. Cecil wrote about 400 hymns in her lifetime, among which are All things bright and beautiful and There Is a Green Hill Far Away. She used the money for charitable purposes, and was a tireless advocate (and visitor) of the poor and sick. Henry John Gauntlett had spent the first half of his career as a lawyer before abandoning his practice to pursue music. He served as the organist at a number of leading London churches. Gauntlett was a prolific writer and is said to have composed over 1000 hymn tunes. He made tremendous contributions to the world of music, even inventing mechanical improvements to the organ. As a result, he was praised by the famous Felix Mendelssohn and was awarded an honorary doctorate in music from the Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1919, Arthur Henry Mann, organist at King's College (1876-1929), introduced an arrangement of Once in Royal David's City as the processional hymn for the service. In his version, the first stanza is sung unaccompanied by a boy chorister. The choir and then the congregation join in with the organ on succeeding stanzas. This has been the tradition ever since. It is a great honor to be the boy chosen to sing the opening solo--a voice heard literally around the world. In this arrangement for band accompaniment, the first five verses may be performed as directed by the conductor, with different groupings of instruments for each verse, i.e., Vs.1, A cappella; Vs. 2, Fl., Oboe, E.H., Bsns; Vs. 3 Cl., Saxes; Vs. 4, Brass; Vs. 5, All, and Vs. 6 as written with featured descant. This arrangement is one of the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with the David Willcocks Carols for Choir, Book 2 (#31).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99Pasovario (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Laseroms, Wim
The compound title of this work reflects its musical content. 'Vario' refers to the two different meters - 3/4 and 2/4 - in which this paso doble has been written. The compact, powerful opening is in 3/4 time: it is followed by a melodic, cantabile second theme, in the beautiful chalumeau register, in 2/4 time. This refreshing piece sets a great tone for your concert!Duration: 3.10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Perfect (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheeran, Ed - Brown, Michael
Pop singer Ed Sheeran continues to dominate the charts, and this romantic ballad from his third album reached #1 in sixteen different countries! Here is a sensitive version for band with flowing melodies and a nicely varied orchestration.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Sing We Now of Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kerchner, Larry
From the reflective opening statement to the bold conclusion, this enchanting holiday arrangement captures a wide range of emotions and musical styles, as this timeless melody is performed by various instrumental groupings, with each passage uniquely developed and stylized in a contrasting and interesting fashion. Seamless transitions, quoting familiar Christmas carols, bind the different passages together, all of this in a quick and easy to perform arrangement, professionally and creatively arranged by Larry Kerchner.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.00Twilight Portrait (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Huckeby, Ed
Looking for something different? This stunningly beautiful ballad was inspired by a series of photographs depicting the twilight times of sunrise and sunset. With flowing melodic lines and soaring countermelodies, "Twilight Portrait" provides a magnificent opportunity for your ensemble to develop and showcase a legato playing style, while presenting a striking image of musical lyricism. A video slideshow, featuring the photographs which inspired the work, is available for download so the twilight images can be presented in concert with the music as a unique multimedia event. Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00Our American Heroes (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Swearingen, James
The inspiration that motivates composers to create music often originates from a multitude of different sources. Numerous band director friends have suggested the creation of a patriotic selection that honors military personnel, both past and present. They also requested that lyrics be included so as to allow their choir colleagues to join in creating a spectacular grand finale. I sincerely hope that your audiences, both young and old, will enjoy this musical salute to America's lasting heroes. A real crowd-pleaser! Duration: 1.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.95Flash! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Beck, Brian
Start your next concert with a flash... of notes and rhythms. "Flash!" introduces different styles, accidentals, and harmonies not common in younger band literature.Duration: 1.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£183.99Three City Sketches (Aspects of Alkmaar) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Three City Sketches was commissioned for Soli Deo Gloria Alkmaar from the Netherlands. The work's three movements depict different aspects of the orchestra's hometown. This is an exciting and epic piece for a contest or thematic concert.Duration: 13.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.00Soft Kitty (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Newlin, Edith - Clark, Andy
Your beginning band students will love Andy Clark's arrangement of this favorite lullaby, recently featured in many episodes of two very popular television series. Using only the first five notes students learned in beginning band instruction, every section of the band gets a chance to shine. The variations demonstrate how a melody can be played in different styles, providing excellent teaching opportunities. The brief introduction can be performed as a solo, duet or full section of trumpets, clarinets or saxophones. Fun for everyone at your beginners' first concert! Duration: 1.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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