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£144.99Voyage - Satoshi Yagisawa
This opening piece by Japanese composer Satoshi Yagisawa expresses joy, gratitude, hope and courage. The three sections are performed without interruption. We hear 'Joy' in the brilliant introduction, 'Gratitude' in the chorale-like middle section and 'Courage and Hope' in the closing section. A fantastic new addition to the Grade 4 repertoire for Concert Band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99The Memory of Our Native Place - Satoshi Yagisawa
Satoshi Yagisawa is well known for his dramatic symphonic band compositions. Even though he has written relatively few marches, they are also very popular: March Willing and Able is based on a chorale while March Bou Shu is based on a Japanese folk song. The Memory of Our Native Place is a rather unusual piece for Yagisawa, as it actually closely resembles a traditional march. The piece opens with a lively fanfare and is contrasted by the following theme. The trio features a chorale-like melody.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£169.99Saxophone Concertino - Satoshi Yagisawa
Saxophone Concertino is one of a series of solo concerti by Japanese composer, Satoshi Yagisawa. In this piece, the solo saxophonist's voice does not separate from the Concert Band, but rather develops musically and gently in combination with it. This work enables the soloist to showcase his ability with variety and grace.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99L'Espoir - Satoshi Yagisawa
The renowned Japanese composer Satoshi Yagisawa was given three separate tasks for this commission: it should be a short, attractive piece of music that is easy to listen to; it should be suitable as a choral exercise; and it should be fitting as anencore for the regular annual concert of the client. So it was that Yagisawa composed a glorious, warm-sounding work that satisfies all three requirements, and additionally serves as an excellent intermezzo in any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£134.99Sound the Bells! - John Williams
Inspired by the huge Japanese temple bells and written to celebrate a royal wedding, this two-minute fanfare by John Williams may be the ultimate concert opener! Originally conceived for brass and percussion, it was later scored for orchestra by Williams and used by the Boston Pops. This edition for band features a festive aura and the splendidly powerful writing that we have come to expect from Mr. Williams. Performance time - ca. 2:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99I Remember Clifford
The well-known American jazz musician Benny Golson (b. 1929) worked with great names like Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie and Lionel Hampton. He wrote a number of jazz standards, including I Remember Clifford. The Japanese composer/arranger Toshio Mashima has produced this exciting arrangement of this jazz classic for trumpet and concert band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99The Bandwagon - Philip Sparke
Band director and radio presenter Yutaka Nishida hails from Tokyo and has long been a friend of composer Philip Sparke. As well as conducting bands and teaching, he also presents a weekly two-hour music program, focusing on both brass and concertbands, on the Japanese national radio station, Digital Radio Musicbird.The program is called The Bandwagon and the radio station commissioned Philip Sparke to write a march which could be used as a theme tune for the program. The result is thisbright and breezy march in simple ABA form.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£194.99Crescent Moon - Jan Van der Roost
Crescent Moon is a festive overture composed by Jan Van der Roost and was commissioned by a Japanese wind band. The piece begins solemnly in the middle register but gradually becomes brighter and more brilliant as the moon rises in the sky andbegins to give more light. After this somewhat stately introduction, a virtuoso allegro emerges, displaying technical prowess in all registers, before the piece culminates with a joyful mood of optimism. An ideal concert opener, Crescent Moonwill fill your ears with joy and happiness!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£204.99Sixth Suite for Band - Alfred Reed
Renowned composer Alfred Reed brings us yet another superb suite of symphonic dances for mature concert band, each a separate and contrasting style. Includes: I. March Miniature II. Summer Stroll III. Halloween Hobgoblin IV. Awa Odori (Japanese Dance).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99
Arcadia - Hayato Hirose
For this work, the Japanese composer Hayato Hirose dug deep into his own imagination to fi nd the right inspiration. It is about a young boy who dreams about reaching paradise (Arcadia) and sets out on a journey to find it. This journey is long and treacherous, but despite the many challenges he faces, the boy finally does reach his Arcadia. The result is a very dramatic work that will take your audience on a breath-taking journey.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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