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£63.50Toccata - Aurelio Bonelli
"Woodwind and percussion players usually are unfamiliar with the antiphonal brass choir tradition. I made this modern, more easily readable version of Bonelli's classic 1600 Toccata for flexible wind ensemble with optional percussion, so that as few as 8 players up to full symphonic band could play in this style. I've used it as a dramatic concert opener, with the second, smaller group positioned behind the audience." Shelley Hanson
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£112.50Spring Overture - Kenneth Amis
Commissioned in celebration of renowned conductor/educator Frank Battisti's 85th birthday, Spring Overture is an energetic rondo that can serve as a rousing opener or closer to either half of a concert program. Inspired by a motif written by Maestro Battisti himself, this work is sure to please performers and audiences alike. Its closing measures even allow a conductor to feature performers of his or her choosing in brief solos.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Lift Off - Sven Van Calster
A good concert needs a solid and resounding opener and "Lift Off" is a perfect choice!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£199.99Fanfare No. 1 - Wataru Hokoyama
Fanfare No. 1 (1995) In the summer of 1995 before his departure to the United States, a request from his high school band friends for a good concert opener sparked 19 year old Hokoyama to write his very first wind band composition.To capture the excitement of the rising curtain, the piece begins with magnificent brass ascending in 4th and 5th intervals. This is followed by the energetic entrance of the full ensemble like celebratory cannon fire. The following melody has many notes, yet is still simple. Do not overestimate it, just perform with driving momentum.In the slower middle section, utilize an instinctive vision of a scorching midsummer sun shimmering on the horizon. (Likely this shimmering sunset image was scored unconsciously, being composed in midsummer. A more applicable mood might be "Indian sunset". Perhaps this Indian style came from a capricious feeling of youthfulness.)The bright tempo and melody return for the last section. The climactic volley of musical display is like explosive fireworks as the last sounds echo throughout the concert hall.The composer wishes for performers to play from their hearts and not be limited by an analytic approach to the score-absolute accuracy is not required. Above all, the deepest pleasure for the composer is to know that teachers and students share the joy of music making with the intention of sharing it with others all over the world.With deepest gratitude, thank you for performing this work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Consensus - Larry Clark
Using only six notes (Bb, C, D, Eb, F and G), Larry Clark has fashioned a powerful concert opener ideal for the beginning band. Though there is limited rhythmic difficulty, the piece does employ some syncopation, along with contemporary harmonies that will appeal to young students and colorful, active percussion writing. Duration: 2'
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50
Instinct
Larry Clark's natural instinct is to provide great concert band music, and once again, trusting his gut feeling has resulted in another winner. Instinct blazes out of the starting gate with an aggressive 6/8 theme, which is then manipulated and developed over the course of this great concert opener or closer. We're willing to bet that your audience will be out of their seats by the end.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
Jumpstart - Carol Brittin Chambers
A fast paced opener or closer, this piece is a wide-open thrill ride from the start! This has all the makings to be a smash hit piece for concert band. Feel the rush!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
Thrive - Sean O'Loughlin
Thrive is a very strong concert opener or closer with all of the elements that have made Sean O'Louhglin's pieces so successful in the past. You will hear driving angular rhythms, memorable melodic motives, lush harmonic structures and interesting parts for every section of the band to play. Sean's music is bold, dynamic and sweeping in its intensity and musical sophistication. That is why he is one of the top selling composers of concert band music today!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Landmarks - Sean O'Loughlin
Landmarks is a stunning concert opener by the greatly talented Sean O'Loughlin, Landmarks starts from a boisterously vigorous fanfare gesture that keeps changing character as it evolves into a substantial and noble melody. Much is made of the 3+3+2 rhythm first introduced by the Trumpets in measure 8. The piece, as a whole, has terrific energy, brilliant scoring for band, and and contemporary harmonic touches that will make it very popular with developing bands. Duration: 4'
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50SEAL Team: The Mission - David Bobrowitz
Capture the danger and tension of a SEAL team mission with this exciting concert opener. Beginning with a pulsating rhythmic figure representing communication between the members before a slower section of longing to be home with family and friends, and a final driving section of determination and bravery, strong melodic themes are developed throughout. Featuring an expanded percussion section, meter and dynamic changes and thrilling moments of suspense and release, program this for success at contest, festival or concert performances.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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