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£84.99Toccata - Claudio Monteverdi
Claudio Monteverdi composed this toccata as an instrumental introduction for the opera L'Orfeo (1607). According to the composer, this introduction should be played three times before the rising of the curtain. This is actually the first overture in the history of opera.)The story of Orfeo, who enchanted nature with his music, is tragic, as he loses his beloved Eurydice and decides to retrieve her from the underworld. On their return journey, one glance back at her is fatal: he loses her for the second time.)This arrangement for wind band is very suitable as a concert opener. The toccata is played three times just like the original. The first time it is played by a quintetconsisting of two trumpets and three trombones.)Various ways of performing this toccata are possible. The tension builds up more intensely if the quintet starts off stage. Eventually, these five players join the band, after which the tutti version follows two times. You can also have the brass play from the gallery during the second or third time for a double choir effect.
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£84.99Fanfare-The Benefaction from Sky and Mother Earth - Satoshi Yagisawa
This piece was commissioned by Oyama City Symphonic Wind Orchestra to commemorate their 30th Anniversary. The composer was inspired by Oyama City's slogan, 'water, green and earth', to write this festive fanfare. Following a gentle opening a fanfareleads to a magnificent chorale. This turns into a quickly moving energetic section with irregular rhythm. This is a short but dramatic piece that will make a brilliant concert opener.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£194.99Crescent Moon - Jan Van der Roost
Crescent Moon is a festive overture composed by Jan Van der Roost and was commissioned by a Japanese wind band. The piece begins solemnly in the middle register but gradually becomes brighter and more brilliant as the moon rises in the sky andbegins to give more light. After this somewhat stately introduction, a virtuoso allegro emerges, displaying technical prowess in all registers, before the piece culminates with a joyful mood of optimism. An ideal concert opener, Crescent Moonwill fill your ears with joy and happiness!
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£79.99The Royal Duke - Jeremiah Clarke
The Royal Duke is an arrangement of The Duke Gloucester?s March byEnglish 17th century composer Jeremiah Clarke, who today is mainlyremembered for his keyboard music. This arrangement by Rob Wiffinstays faithful to the form of the original but uses the different coloursand textures of the concert band. The Royal Duke is a martial piece oftrue pageantry which will make an ideal concert opener.
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£79.50American Visions - Travis J. Weller
Soaring themes and dazzling fanfares collide in this exuberant work that weaves original themes with America (). A multitude of harmonies, melodies and meter changes are seemlessly woven together to create a piece that works equally well as a concert opener / closer or a patriotic selection. Absolutely stellar!
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£154.99The Tournament - Carl Wittrock
Colour and versatility is the key to this composition in three movements by Carl Wittrock. The Tournament is the most versatile piece of music you could wish for. Movement 1 (March) is an excellent, lively concert opener. The 2nd movement (Ballad) is a calm interlude, which provides much freedom for expression. Movement 3 (Dance) sweeps the piece along to the inevitable Grande Finale: a rousing melody with prominent rhythmic support.
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£102.99Prelude for Winds - Timothy Travis
a nice concert opener by Timothy Travis.
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£38.50Gallant March - Michael Sweeney
Here is a terrific sounding easy march that is sure to build confidence in your young players. With interesting parts for all sections, this is music for beginning bands at its best. A perfect opener for that all important first concert!
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£64.99A Hymn To New England - John Williams
Written in 1987 as the accompaniment to New England Time Capsule, an Omnimax travelogue, and recently recorded by the Boston Pops, this three minute concert work adapts wonderfully for band. With true Williams craftmanship, it features brassy fanfares and a rich, sonorous hymn, all based on the same melodic intervals. John Williams' brilliant orchestration is successfully captured, making this a superb concert opener for bands.
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£64.99Seventy-Six Trombones - Meredith Willson
The masterful arranging flare of Ted Ricketts is in full force with this rousing production number from The Music Man. Elements of the revival version currently on Broadway are used along with a variety of scoring textures, style changes, key changes and naturally a prominent role for the trombones. Great as a concert opener.
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