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£54.95Shine!
Composer: Barrie GottDuration: 3.00Series: Silver TradeWinds Concert Band SeriesGrade/Difficulty: 64Barrie Gott, originally from Sheffield, now living in in the suburbs of Sydney Australia has, in the past, composed 2 very successful swing numbers, entitled Light-walk and Swingtime Religion; here is a brand new third piece to add to the collection. Set around the spiritual This little light of mine it will feature well on most types of concert programme and will be enjoyed by all.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.00Greensleeves - English Folk Song
Greensleeves is one of the most popular and endearing English folk songs, dating back over 400 years. Also known as the Christmas carol "What Child Is This?" the haunting melody is one of the best-known folk and hymn settings in band repertoire. This arrangement conveys the simple sincerity of the melodic line, infused with new countermelodies to give interest to every section of the ensemble.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00Reaching the Summit
Reaching the Summit is a composition for beginning bands in their first year of playing. Beginning band students are continuously learning new skills on their instruments and striving to eventually play a full piece of music with non-unison parts. In this piece, young musicians build upon each other's sound to reach the peak of their musical journey.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£79.00Steel Driving Man
This piece is based on the legend of John Henry. Despite being considered folklore, John Henry appears to be based on a true story of a powerful steel driving man who was part of an 1800's railroad tunneling crew. The music depicts the intensity and exertion of a legendary contest between John Henry and a new steam powered machine, which he ultimately won. A three-note motif represents Henry as the music moves through dramatic character and tempo changes, including a moment for the entire band to sing!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£70.00The Directorate
Written by John Philip Sousa in appreciation of an honor awarded him by the Board of Directors of the 1893 St. Louis Exposition, The Directorate was one of the first pieces Sousa composed for his newly formed Sousa Band. Featuring lively wind parts, contrasting dynamics, interesting harmonic twists in the trio, and a rousing final strain, this march is ideal for teaching the classic march style. Rescored for the contemporary concert band's instrumentation from Sousa's original Carl Fischer composition, this march is now ready to be discovered by a new generation of performers.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£48.00Enter, Anew
This piece's triumphant character evokes the excitement, uncertainty, anticipation, and determination of embarking on new chapters in life. It inspires performers to clear their minds, refresh themselves, and enter with confidence.With both triumphant tutti moments and tender, expressive sections, the piece explores a range of textures and styles. Clarinets stay under the break and percussion drives the composition with a solid rhythmic foundation. An exciting and accessible addition to beginning band repertoire that sounds harder than it really is.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£54.00Dragon Rider
A musical depiction of taming and riding of a dragon during ancient times! This contemporary-sounding piece allows students to practice new performance techniques and musical storytelling. A great contrasting selection to traditional performance options, players can take on the challenges of tempo changes, accidentals, and expression in this exciting music adventure.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£54.00The Gift To Be Simple
This traditional Shaker song is presented with modern harmonies, rhythms, and instrumentation. Using ostinato patterns, long legato lines, and interesting percussion parts, this arrangement offers many interdisciplinary possibilities as well. Folk songs have long been an essential part of the concert band repertoire and this modern approach to a well-known melody can help teach this important style to performers in a new way.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£54.00Mount Vernon Square
Named after the location of Peabody Conservatory, where the composer took his first music theory classes, this traditional march offers great opportunities to work on aspects of tempo, articulation and dynamics that are essential for march interpretations. Every performer should experience the classic march form and this new march which honors greats of the past is a perfect opportunity to do just that.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00Space Station One
Written to honor the courage of the men and women who venture into space, this work helps reinforce young brass players' embouchures and pitch recognition while also developing beginning essential fingerings for woodwind players. A great concert or contest opener that will show off new players developing skills while also giving every section a chance to shine.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days