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£109.99The Horn of Plenty - Marc Cunningham
The Horn of Plenty is a composition which allows to present the Horn in many styles. The opening has an heroic character and exudes an Spanish atmosphere. The next part is a playful and lighthearted Leggiero. The melody used in bar 38 has an oriental sound through melodic use of the harmonic scale. The Andante is a parody on a piano etude by the composer Stephen Heller, a Frenchman of Hungarian descent. The piece ends with a relaxed swing area in which the Horn also in a different way can be heard.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50South African Suite - John Higgins
From the composer of Pueblo and Black Wolf Run comes yet another outstanding piece for younger bands. This new suite is based on the simple, diatonic melodies that come from the rich musical culture of South Africa. John employs African sounding percussion and other unique effects to keep students interested and excited to perform something new and different.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50City Rain - Judith Lang Zaimont
In her tone poem City Rain, Judith Zaimont captures the spirit and vitality of a summer shower as it falls on a busy city street. This piece draws a lively picture of a passing storm and is unified by the jazz-like rhythmic motive based on the pattern of the title words city rain. Zaimont paints the image of rain through the rhythmic motive and the use of body percussion and alternative instruments (such as tapping patterns on music stands). As the music unfolds, each section of the band is spotlighted at different times. The instruments also join together to produce layers of sound that create interesting and complex jazz chords. BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece. Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email [email protected] to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Fantasy On A Russian air - Johnnie Vinson
Based on a familiar folk tune, Johnnie Vinson has created an appealling set of variations with an occasional nod to Beethoven, who used the same melody in his Theme and Variations for flute and piano (Op. 107, No. 7). With each variation featuring a different section of the band, this work utilizes a mixture of contrasting meters and styles. Dur: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Interruptions - Steven Bryant
Interruptions is a new, shorter version of one of Bryant's earliest works, Interruption Overture, and is filled with quirky humor and musical mayhem! The music begins with a lively melody using familiar, comfortable harmonies, butis soon interrupted by abrupt dissonance. The music resumes its earlier character, but these loud interruptions rudely reappear, and the music begins to take abrupt turns through different tonalities. The work finally settles intoa four-on-the-floor groove, as the opening melody and the interruptive material learn to coexist, leading to a climactic conclusion. A thoroughly enjoyable work for young bands!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Illusions - Michael Oare
An illusion can be defined as something that seems different than it really is. In this unique piece for very young players, Michael Oare uses shifting tonal centers to intentionally deceive the listener in order to create amusical illusion. It provides an opportunity for careful use of notes from the chromatic scale in a striking and fun setting! Dur: 1:55
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Suite for the Endangered - Paul Jennings
This intriguing suite by Paul Jennings is a perfect way to introduce contemporary musical content and relevant programmatic material to young bands. Each of the three short movements explores a different endangered species: Mountain Gorilla, Trumpeter Swan, and Humpback Whale. Here is an expressive, thought-provoking work that can have a powerful effect on your group musically and on many other levels.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Adagio for Winds - Elliot Del Borgo
Featuring rich sonorities in the low register and a flowing lyric style throughout, this classic composition by Elliot Del Borgo has stood the test of time and currently appears on contest lists in 10 different states. A wonderfulpiece for teaching tone, balance, and phrasing. Dur: 3:40 (Grade 3)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Gothic Legend - James L. Hosay
Mysterious and unique! Creeping footsteps and distant shadows: menacing melodies in a dark mode: rhythmic intensity and dynamic excitement - all combine to make Gothic Legend a piece that will keep your audience on the edge oftheir seats. There is no doubt that your musicians will love playing this spooky and different piece. (Grade 2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Wassail!
Bring something different to your holiday concert this year with this richly contrasting medley of wassailing songs that hearken back to the close of the Middle Ages. Ancient melodies in medley carefully arranged for the Grade 2 band makes this an effective choice for your holiday festivities. Concluding with the ever popular We Wish You a Merry Christmas, this delightful grouping of carols will work anywhere in the performance, even as the closer. (Grade 2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days