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£60.99Distant Thunder of the Sacred Forest - Michael Sweeney
This amazing work opens with the sounds of distant villages as their drumming echoes through the African rain forests (or school gymnasium). As the players return to their normal seats in the band, the various elements of this composition gradually come together in a joyous unified celebration. Thoroughly researched to include authentic African patterns, Michael Sweeney has created a stunningly effective work that is playable by young ensembles. Includes performance and program notes on how to make your own percussion instruments and involve other departments in your school. Not just a piece of music...this is an event! Dur: 4:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Lament and Tribal Dances - Michael Sweeney
Commissioned by the Iowa Bandmasters Association, this dynamic work from Michael Sweeney is written in three contrasting sections. The opening Lament features a plaintive horn melody and expansive harmonies. The mood then shifts to an intensely rhythmic dance using an unusual modal scale. In the final section, the flutes switch to recorders and a driving percussion ostinato figure helps propel this magnificent piece to a dramatic ending. A rewarding and satisfying work from one of today's best composers for young bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Wipe Out - The Surfaris / arr. Michael Sweeney
Surf's up dude! This tubular new arrangement by Michael Sweeney let's 'em have it with the force of a mondo size wave crashing down as you Wipeout!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.50Pegasus (Wings of Majesty) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
From one of the most trusted writers for young bands today, Michael Sweeney brings us this new impressive work paying musical tribute to the famed winged horse of Greek Mythology. The unifying element throughout is an underlying 8th note pulse that is passed between all sections of the band. Michael varies the emotional intensity with various instrument combinations and majestic harmonies. The percussion section is featured briefly before the exciting final strains.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Pantheon (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Bristling and dramatic effects, folk-like melodies, and cutting edge contemporary harmonies characterize Michael Sweeney's new opus for concert band. This movement covers a lot of musical ground and will keep your players interested and motivated with its musical excitement. Another winner from Michael Sweeney!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£195.00Mass, Suite from (Brass Quintet with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bernstein, Leonard - Sweeney, Michael
Bernstein's Mass is a monumental 90-minute work, written in 1971 for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. In this suite commissioned by the Canadian Brass and the Eastman Wind Ensemble, arranger Michael Sweeney focuses on a select number of movements, often using the brass quintet to represent the vocal lines found in the original. The striking and beautiful work includes Alleluia, Sanctus, the well-known A Simple Song, Agnus Dei, Offertory and Almighty Father. Although scored for brass quintet and wind ensemble, ample cues are provided to allow this to be performed by a wind ensemble or symphonic band alone. Duration: 15.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Sleepsong (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Graham & Lovland - Sweeney, Michael
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 of the original melody while exploring a rich variety of textures and moods, giving full expression to the feelings that inspired the lyric.Duration: 4.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50The Lost Lady (Dance Song from Lincolnshire Posy) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Grainger, Percy Aldridge - Sweeney, Michael
The final movement of Percy Grainger's masterwork Lincolnshire Posy is arranged here for younger bands with reduced instrumentation. Similar to his earlier adaptation of "Horkstow Grange", Michael Sweeney carefully maintains the structural and harmonic integrity of the original while providing an authentic-sounding version at an easy level. Certain to become a "must have" for the young band repertoire. Duration: 2.50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Dance of the Spirits (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
The Native American Cree tribe refer to the aurora borealis (or northern lights) as the dance of the spirits. Using a variety of unusual sounds and effects, quickly changing textures and surprises, Michael Sweeney has created a musical impression of this phenomenon's stunning beauty and unpredictable nature. An exciting and unique addition to the young band repertoire, this will be enjoyable to rehearse and perform.Duration: 5.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99To Soar with Eagles (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
In this dynamic multi-style overture for band, Michael Sweeney opens with stark percussive hits, brass fanfares, and swirling woodwind effects. A fast tempo and long build follows, using non-traditional harmonies and overlapping layers of sound, climaxing with a majestic, soaring statement by the entire ensemble. The slower middle section features a solo flute accompanied by rich sonorities and counterlines. The fast tempo returns initiated by the percussion section and then recurring earlier themes as the pieces drives to a satisfying finish. With variety and pacing, this is a great choice.Duration: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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