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£53.50Northland Pines (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Carefully using repetitive patterns combined with a unique harmonic treatment and brief lyric section, this work provides musical depth in a framework that is easy to teach.Duration: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£44.99Circle of Life (from The Lion King) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - John & Rice - Sweeney, Michael
Elton John and Tim Rice created memorable songs for Disney's The Lion King including this powerful ballad, arranged here for very young players.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Stardance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
The opening of this unique and masterful work for band places the wind players out in the audience as the listeners are surrounded by the effect of a swirling dance of celestial lights and sounds. Onstage, the percussion section introduces a driving ostinato pattern later picked up by the entire ensemble. A delicate and beautiful middle section almost suspends time as soloists provide a bluesy interaction with the rich background texture and each other. The frantic pace returns leading to a stunning chorale played by the winds while the percussion continues simultaneously at a separate tempo! A creative and magical addition to the repertoire!Duration: 9:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Prelude and Pursuit (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor Band, Prelude and Pursuit pays tribute to this important composition and its North Carolina connection. A haunting chant-like theme played by the clarinets sets the tone for the slow section. Similar to Chance's work, the fast section begins with percussion instruments introducing thematic elements later picked up and developed by the winds. Intensifying rhythmic elements, as well as carefully controlled random playing effects, contribute to an overall sense of excitement and anticipation. Themes are woven throughout various sections of the band before the opening chant motif makes a brief dramatic appearance near the end. A great teaching tool for young players, Prelude and Pursuit also provides a rewarding performance experience.Duration: 4:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Legend of Devil's Lake (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Depicting an ancient tale of battle between water serpents and giant thunderbirds, Michael's dramatic work for young players provides plenty of imagery amid the dark sonorities and driving percussion contrasted with delicate melodies and rich harmonic textures. This multi-style composition provides an engaging and rewarding work.Duration: 5.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Knights of Destiny (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
This dynamic overture with flexible scoring options opens with a dynamic unison statement and features powerful percussion writing throughout. The lyrical slow section offers a change of pace before returning to the fast tempo and dramatic finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Torme & Wells - Sweeney, Michael
One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time. Michael's flowing arrangement with flexible scoring features a distinctive and creative harmonic approach that gives this wonderful tune a contemporary and rich sound.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Celtic Air and Dance No.3 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Continuing with Michael's popular series of "Celtic Air and Dance" arrangements, the third instalment opens with "Red is the Rose" (or "Loch Lomond") in a flowing ballad treatment. The lively "Bill Sullivan's Polka" follows and features various sections of the band. The flutes start things off followed by the rest of the woodwinds, trumpets, percussion, low brass and finally the entire ensemble in an energetic finish.Duration: 3:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Song for Hope (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Written as a memorial for a middle school band student, this sensitive and moving work opens with a chorale played by off-stage brass. A flowing melody stated in the low register is then developed before leading to a brief fanfare-like affirmation. The Korean folk song "You and I" is briefly quoted before returning to the off-stage brass and calm closing passage. A beautifully scored lyric piece for band. Extra players are not required for the off-stage parts.Duration: 4:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50Coldwater Crossing (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael
Even developing bands need to be challenged with music that stirs the imagination. Here's a great-sounding overture with bold melodies, creative harmonies, and contrasting styles that's still within the capabilities of beginning players.Duration: 2:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days