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£50.50Sanctus - Robert W. Smith
Simple, elegant and beautiful, this setting of the traditional African-American hymn is a welcome addition to the beginning band repertoire. Lyrical, flowing lines provide a welcome opportunity to teach phrasing. Full band statements combined with both woodwind and brass choir features create a unique teaching opportunity for the very beginning band. Although the original melody and this arrangement use only six notes in their construction, this setting is suitable for performance by bands at multiple levels. Highly recommended!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Reflections on the Missouri River - Grice
This expressive work is a wonderfully scored lyrical piece for younger bands by Rob Grice. A beautiful melody with lush harmonies creates a sound that even younger students will want to play day after day. Images of the Missouri River flowing gently are sure to come to life in your next concert with this beautiful musical work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Serengeti Sunrise - Wasson
"Serengeti Sunrise" was conceived as a musical portrait of an early morning safari across the Serengeti in Africa. Beginning with a bold fanfare, a low ominous ostinato pattern supports a graceful melody, signifying a traveling caravan. In the middle of the work a brief interlude appears which combines various percussion sounds with the woodwinds playing a musical effect of a flowing stream. A recap of the earlier section ends the work with a large ensemble sound.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50When the Wind Whispers - Rob Romeyn
Look no further for an outstanding lyrical selection for young band! "When the Wind Whispers" has musicality, sophistication and maturity uncommon at this grade level. Beginning softly, it invokes the feeling of a cool spring breeze. The memorable melody is presented in a variety of textures and colors building and subsiding like the whispering wind. As it develops, it builds to a wonderful emotional climax. The intensity then subsides, ending as it began, with the softest touch of morning breeze. Outstanding for concert and festival use.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.99Walking the Planks - Robert W. Smith
Featuring the keyboard percussion section, "Walking The Planks" will be an invaluable addition to your next beginning band concert. Using a nautical theme, Robert W. Smith has created this work to reinforce musical concepts and highlight this crucial area of skill development for all percussionists. Using only six notes, the melody will flow seamlessly across the planks while providing a delightful musical experience for all. The optional accelerando provides an added incentive to the percussion section leading to a very exciting conclusion. Just imagine...they will be stars using keyboard instruments! What a great message to send in this early part of their band experience!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Going Home
This beautiful melody is well known as a movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony. Originally sung for Dvorak by Harry T. Burleigh, a talented African-American music student at the famed National Conservatory of Music in New York City, this spiritual has become an American classic. Robert W. Smith has arranged "Going Home" for the beginning band using limited ranges and technical challenges allowing the teaching focus on musically sensitive performance. An invaluable teaching tool suitable for performance at any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.99Reign - Robert W. Smith
Majestic and regal, this fanfare statement by Robert W. Smith is inspired by the monarchs of European history. The stately melody will highlight strengths throughout the band and make them sound very mature. Using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods, "Reign" is a perfect selection to open your young band's next performance!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Aura Lea
This classic American folk song has inspired generations of musicians throughout the last two centuries. Arranged by composer/music educator Robert W. Smith, this setting of "Aura Lea" features melody throughout the band as they explore the lyrical theme and performance style. Suitable for concert and festival performance, this will become a staple in your repertoire.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Upon A Midnight Clear - Robert W. Smith
A beautiful carol melody for the ages, Robert W. Smith has arranged "Upon A Midnight Clear" for your young band's next holiday performance. Using two time signatures and flowing lyrical counter lines, the teaching opportunities are plentiful, particularly at this grade level. Beautiful!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.99On Parade - Andrew Glover
Start your very first beginning band concert with "On Parade." Using just the first six notes learned in band instruction, your students will feel confident performing this solid and melodic march. After and introduction and opening theme, a "trumpet and drum" melody is presented, followed by a woodwind accompaniment and then a countermelody in the lower voices. Audiences love marches, and you won't find a more solid way to begin that first concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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