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  • £60.99

    Hudson River Run - Michael Sweeney

    Suggesting an exciting boat race on the majestic Hudson River, this energy-filled work features an underlying 8th-note pulse and a dynamic percussion score. Even given the concise nature of the piece, a variety of textures and styles are used and the melodic elements are passed around to all sections of the band. As an added bonus, parts are included for beginning players, allowing this to be used with a multi-level mass band.

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
  • £60.99

    Sleepsong - Brendan Graham

    From the composers of You Raise Me Up, this tender ballad is filled with a range of emotions in the form of a lullaby from a parent to a grown child embarking on a life all their own. Michael Sweeney retains the soothing beauty ofthe original melody while exploring a rich variety of textures and moods, giving full expression to the feelings that inspired the lyric. Dur: 4:20

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
  • £47.50

    Panther Rising - Michael Sweeney

    Panther Rising was composed in celebration of a new school whose mascot is the Panther. Skillfully designed for first-year players, this driving and energetic piece features an intense attitude with interesting parts for allsections. Dur: 2:10

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
  • £57.50

    The Path Not Taken - Michael Sweeney

    The image of a path not taken may evoke a sense of mystery and excitement at the unknown, as well as the satisfaction of following our own individual path in life - a unique journey different from all others. This engaging workfor band follows an arc of emotions ranging from the eager anticipation at the start of a journey: frustration and doubt as the path becomes more difficult and perilous: then elation and joy as the goal is reached and our dreamsare realized.

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
  • £53.50

    On Joyful Wing - Michael Sweeney

    Drawing on two early American hymn tunes, here is a beautifully paced lyric piece with moments of calm reflection as well as emotional high points. The opening uses the lesser known Vermont composed by William Billings, and this is followed by a poignant adpatation of the familiar hymn Nearer, My God, To Thee. Dur: 3:45

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
  • £53.50

    Celtic Air and Dance No. 4 - Michael Sweeney

    Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this effective work for second year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment features the familiar tune I'll Tell Me Ma with themelody traded around the band and an exciting finish. Dur: 2:50

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
  • £79.99

    Fractures in Time - Michael Sweeney

    Exploring different facets of time, this unique work utilizes a wide range of compositional devices, including periods of carefully controlled aleatoric playing, a dizzying effect of multiple ticking clocks, and a variety of moods and time signatures. Densely layered harmonies are contrasted with lyric passages and soaring melodies, and the overall effect of the piece is quite different and striking. Dur: c. 6:45 (MusicWorks)

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
  • £72.99

    Spring City Overture - Michael Sweeney

    Celebrating its 130th anniversary, the Woodstock City Band of Woodstock, Illinois (at one time known as Spring City) commissioned this dynamic overture honoring the long-standing tradition of summer concerts in the historic townsquare. Joyous and celebratory in nature, Spring City Overture features a dramatic opening segment that builds to the tuneful main theme. A brief reflective lyric section provides a moment of calm before returning to the energeticopening theme. Beautifully paced for maximum emotional impact and providing challenging parts for all sections, this powerful work is equally suitable for festivals or casual concerts. Dur: 5:00

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
  • £53.50

    Rock, River, Tree - Michael Sweeney

    Drawing inspiration from American poet Maya Angelou's inspirational poem On the Pulse of Morning, this unique work for band offers challenges and rewards for young players. Using the imagery of a rock, a river, a tree, Angelouchallenges us all to work for unity and peace. The music ranges from an energetic percussive pulse (rock) that utilizes plastic buckets played throughout the ensemble, to a flowing chorale theme (river) that's heard near thebeginning and again at the end. Throughout, the piece grows and intensifies (tree) as various musical elements are combined and varied. Dramatic music with important cross-curricular opportunities! Dur: 4:10

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
  • £47.50

    Viking! - Michael Sweeney

    Featuring a dynamic yet easy melody, this powerful piece for first-year players will sound great with limited rehearsal time and help give your students confidence. Every section of the band has interesting parts to play, and thepercussion provide a solid foundation in addition to short feature spots.

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days