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£64.99Overcome
Based on We Shall Overcome, this piece speaks of the pathos, struggle, and ultimately, the hope associated with this powerful melody.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Sempre Avanti - Patrick J. Burns
Conveying a spirit of hope and inspiration, this powerful overture (translated Ever Forward) features a diverse mix of styles and moods. The opening fast theme scored for the full ensemble is rich with vitality anddrive. A legato middle section trades themes from section to section and provides a variety of dynamic and emotional contours. The final fast section starts quietly propelled by an incessant Timpani figure, then steadily builds toan impressive full band conclusion. Dur: 5:45 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Preludio all' atto II - Giuseppe Verdi
For the first draft of the libretto of Un ballo in maschera (1859), Giuseppe Verdi drew his inspiration from the grand-opra Gustave III by Auber, an opera performed for the first time in Paris in 1833 that depicted the assassination of the King of Sweden. However, censorship, first in Naples and then in Rome, intervened and imposed heavy modifications. Perhaps because it was too demanding, Verdi showed no intransigence with the requests coming from Naples and refused to alter the libretto. On the other hand, he yielded to the requests of the Roman authorities and agreed to change the site of the action and the identity of the protagonists. Consequently, the scene movedfrom Stockholm to Boston and King Gustav became the Count of Warwick, Governor of Massachusetts.The prelude to the second act is very short and introduces the scene at the place where the scaffold stands. In only a few measures, Verdi skillfully succeeds in condensing the interior restlessness of the protagonists, alongside a prayer of hope.
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£264.99Panoptikum - Thomas Doss
Armin Schaer commissioned this work in his search for a new piece for the tuba. More specifically, he wanted a work that showed off the versatility of this splendid instrument, written in a musical style that is both fresh and modern, while not banishing the orchestra to a simple supporting role. Taking all these specifications into account, Thomas Doss created a work that allows stylistic leaps and is fun, exciting, romantic, and virtuosic, but does not lose sight of the thread that connects the opening measures to the very last.Armin Schaer describes his Panoptikum as follows:Panoptikum is a show of appreciation for my beautiful home and community at LakeConstance, an eventful life, the people that have enriched this life, and a fascinating instrument: the tuba. This work musically embodies the many different moods found around theBodensee - cheerfulness and melancholy, departures and longing, calm and agitation. The roles of the soloist and the orchestra were consciously crafted in a way that does not follow the usual conventions of the genre. The work should spark emotions, address broad segments of listeners, and persuade them of the tuba's ability to be a solo instrument as well as the richness symphonic wind ensembles have to offer. I hope this work enriches the lives of all the soloists and orchestras that cross its path, as well as everyone in the audience who gets to partake!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£482.99Symphony in Green - Thomas Doss
As with the first symphony, the second symphony is not programmatic as such, but also takes its inspiration from the confrontation of man with his role in nature. Dedicated to the 2011 National Garden Show in Upper Austria, this symphony earned its subtitle Symphony in Green and explores musically the connotation of this colour as the colour of nature, of life and of hope.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£73.50The Trail West - Gene Milford
Inspired by the hope, opportunity, freedom, and adventure of the formative years of the United States, The Trail West includes excerpts from selections as diverse as Promised Land, The Girl I Left Behind, The Riddle Song, and a hauntingly beautiful Dakota Sioux melody. Two fiddle tunes, The Arkansas Traveler and Old Dan Tucker, remind us of the important role music played in lifting the pioneer spirits. Finally, the African-American spiritual Swing Low Sweet Chariot represents those for whom the concepts of freedom and opportunity meant the most.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Skygazer Fanfare - Randall D. Standridge
Gazing into the sky, one may be overcome with the infinite possibilities of our worlds and, thus, ourselves. It is this sense of wonder and hope that has been captured in "Skygazer Fanfare." This work for concert band uses syncopated rhythms, layeredpercussion, and a sense of forward motion to create an exciting soundscape for young musicians. Careful attention has been paid to range and scoring to create a work that is attainable by smaller ensembles while retaining a full sound for largerensembles as well.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.95Thine Alabaster Cities Gleam - Jerry Brubaker
This stirring original composition was written by the former chief arranger for the United States Navy Band immediately after our national tragedy in September of 2001. Subtitled A Message of Hope for America, it is an emotional work suitable for any program. (5:15)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.50Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith - John Williams
This vivid collection of themes from the blockbuster John Williams film score include: "Battle of the Heroes," "A New Hope" and "Star Wars (Main Title)." All the excitement is jam-packed into one young band medley. (4:23)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99When Angels Weep - David Shaffer
An impressive and challenging work of high emotion and pathos, Shaffer's composition will leave audiences with a sense of joy and hope. Perfect for contest or concert.
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