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£60.99To Soar with Eagles - Michael Sweeney
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 overlappinglayers 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 thepercussion section and then recurring earlier themes as the pieces drives to a satisfying finish. With variety and pacing, this is a perfect choice for contest or festival. Dur: 5:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Dance of the Spirits - Michael Sweeney
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 amusical 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. (Grade 2.5) Dur: c. 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Equinox - Michael Sweeney
Written in one tempo, this outstanding piece contrasts timbres and dynamics between the brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The themes are rhythmic and the percussion writing is creative and interesting. Another winner from Michael Sweeney.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Port O' Call - Michael Sweeney
Need a lighter, yet well-scored change of pace? Michael Sweeney has styled this Latin flavored composition that fits right in the pocket for young bands. It features plenty of percussion to keep your players busy along with appealing Latin rhythms for the entire ensemble. Dur: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 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