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£53.50Rock, 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
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£47.50Viking! - 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
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£47.50Bandroom Rock - Michael Sweeney
Using only limited rhythms and ranges, Bandroom Rock is a great way to get your beginning players energized and motivated. The low brass starts things off, following the rest of the band and short feature spots for the percussion section. Fun for all!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.99
Castle on the Rhine - Michael Sweeney
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Variants on an American Hymn - Michael Sweeney
Based on the familiar hymn Abide With Me, this unique composition develops variations based on fragments of the original melody. Elements of the hymn are skillfully incorporated into a variety of styles, from slow flowing phrases to lively and rhythmic themes, before the hymn is gloriously presented near the end of the piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Out Of The Shadows - Michael Sweeney
Commissioned for the Wisconsin Lutheran High School's centennial year, this expansive work incorporates the Welsh folk song The Ash Grove in a lush and varied treatment. The main melody, played first by horns and baritone, returns near the end in a glorious, fully orchestrated chorale. In between is a beautiful secondary theme played by oboe and flute soloists followed by a dramatic fugal section. A musically rewarding and effective piece. (6:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Half Moon on the Hudson - Michael Sweeney
Nearly 400 years ago (in 1609) Henry Hudson and his ship, the Half Moon, explored the majestic river that was later to bear his name. Half Moon on the Hudson pays tribute to this area of New York and the spirit of exploration and adventure. A regal fanfare announces the beginning of the work, followed by an energetic and rhythmic section that features various sections of the band answering one another. An emotional and chorale-like middle section provides a calmer mood along with lush harmonizations. The brass and percussion sections herald the final segment, driving to a dramatic conclusion of this rewarding work for winds. Dur: 6:30 (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Sawdust City Celebration - Michael Sweeney
Commissioned by the Oshkosh (nickname Sawdust City) Area Community Band for their 25th anniversary, Sawdust City Celebration presents varied and creative settings of early American folk tunes commonly heard during Wisconsin'spioneer days. With styles ranging from dramatic and powerful to lighthearted and lyrical, this is a rich-sounding and impressive work for the concert stage. Dur: 5:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99River Rendezvous - Michael Sweeney
River Rendezvous conceived as a work for multi-level band festivals, however it also serves as a dynamic stand-alone composition for grade 3 bands. Representing moods and scenes of the Fox River in southern Wisconsin, the twocontrasting movements may be performed separately or together. The primary themes in each movement are simple enough for beginning players, and are then embellished and developed in the more advanced levels. Sure to be an excitingextravaganza for parents and students alike! Dur: c. 6:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£275.99Performance Favorites, Volume 1
by Michael Sweeney, Paul Lavender, John Higgins, John Moss and James Curnow Song contents: African Sketches Barrier Reef Do You Hear What I Hear Elves' Dance Firebird Gaelic Dances Irish Legends On Broadway Regimental Honor Spinning Wheel The Streets of Madrid Summon the Heroes You're a Grand Old Flag Kit contents: 1 Conductor Book 1 Full Performance CD 6 Flute 1 Oboe 1 Bassoon 3 Clarinet 1 3 Clarinet 2 1 Bass Clarinet 2 Alto Saxophone 1 2 Alto Saxophone 2 1 Tenor Saxophone 1 Baritone Saxophone 3 Trumpet 1 3 Trumpet 2 2 F Horn 2 Trombone 1 Baritone B.C. 1 Baritone T.C. 1 Tuba 2 Percussion 1/2 1 Keyboard Perc/Timpani
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days