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£48.95Cruise Control - Steve Hodges
A cool swing groove on the ride cymbal opens this jazzy piece for first year band students. With the low brass and woodwinds providing a driving walking bass line, the trumpets, saxes, and upper woodwinds trade the melody effectively throughout the piece. Solid scoring and a strong rhythmic foundation allow the band to really lay back and put themselves into the "cruise control" setting! This is a great learning tool introducing elements of the swing and jazz genres to the young band.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£60.99Afro Blue - Mongo Santamaria
Composed in 1959 by Mongo Santamaria, Afro Blue became one of the earliest jazz standards written in an Afro-Cuban style. This creative setting for concert band utilizes the African bemb rhythm, along with characteristic melodies and harmonies alternating between various sections of the band. Also a great vehicle for engaging your percussion section while introducing your students to an important and appealing musical genre. Dur: ca. 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50Give Me Five - Peter Sciaino
We all know that band is a group effort! Show your partner how much you appreciate their hard work with this great work for the beginning band. Using only the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, this piece is perfect for introducing the quarter note rest in a musically satisfying way.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£116.80
Songs from Gershwin - George Gershwin
This medley, arranged by Gazzani to mark the 70th anniversary of Gershwin's death, includes five of the composer's best-loved songs: A Foggy Day, Oh, Lady be good, The man I love, But not for me and Strike up the band. Gazzani's arrangement highlights the sounds of the band, without introducing too many technical difficulties which would make it impossible for many ensembles to perform.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.95Bach March and Musette - Johann Sebastian Bach / arr. Mark Williams
These two pieces from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach have been a favorite of keyboard players for centuries. This skillful arrangement finally brings these great classics well within the reach of the developing young band. Correlated with , page 23, this two-movement work can serve as a vehicle for introducing your band to an important period of music history. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£37.95SYMPHONY No.2 (Novello Symphonic) Score only - Bedford, David
Symphony No.2 contains four movements and a coda, all played without a break, following the traditional symphonic pattern. The Introduction presents the main thematic material of the piece which is characterized by rising and falling 5ths a semitone apart. The Quaver Machine has a repeated, relentless constant quaver pulse from the vibraphone. The harmony circles around only 3 chords and the section builds with more and more instruments being played in harmony and in canon. A shift in tonality gradually leads to Adagio, an almost opulently romantic presentation of the main theme with a rippling accompaniment. After a massive climax, the music leads to Finale with the main theme presented as an Ostinato gradually introducing the full band to another large climax. Gradually, everything quietens down for the Coda, a varied repetition of the Introduction but ending with a last reminiscence of the Adagio. Duration: 14 mins.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£51.00Under a Winter Sky
This lovely ballad about the winter season is perfect for teaching blend, balance, and phrasing to developing band students. With soaring melodies, beautiful harmonic accompaniments, and gentle percussion this is a true depiction of the scenery of a windless and clear winter morning. Use the many inner melodies to develop the always important skill of listening while also introducing the lyrical ballad style to your performers.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.50
Kum Ba Yah
Carefully arranged and full sounding to feature all sections of the band. This well-known African Folk Song is excellent literature for any concert occasion. Ideal material for introducing cut-time.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99Prevailing Winds - Robert W. Smith
A work composed for concert and festival performance for the developing band, "Prevailing Winds" begins with a bold statement introducing the first theme. The piece continues with energy and motion based on additional thematic material providing multiple teaching opportunities throughout. Following the development and transition, the composer combines the melodic themes is a powerful statement bringing the piece to a very exciting conclusion. Highly recommended for your next concert/festival performance!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.95
Christmas Rondo - Gene Milford
A joyous arrangement of three familiar Christmas favorites is also a means of introducing the rondo form to your students. "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" is the recurring rondo A-theme, presented with variation each time and featuring different sections of the band. The contrasting B- and C-themes are "Deck the Halls" and "Up on the Housetop," providing the maximum opportunity for style and dynamic contrast. A delightful choice for your next holiday concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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