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£47.50To Reach the Summit - Michael Oare
Even at the beginning level, Michael Oare shows that it's possible to provide creative music in a concise and appealing overture format. A stately opening leads to the exciting and energetic main theme. Perfect as a first festivalor contest number. Dur: 1:45 (Grade 1)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99Landscapes - Rossano Galante
Although fairly brief in duration, this exciting overture features plenty of power and musical depth. Originally a work for brass quintet, it wasn't until many years later that the full band version took shape. Perfect as aconcert opener for mature players, this is a dynamic way to showcase your ensemble. Dur: 2:40. Click to view score withrecording.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.95Echoes of Santa Fe - Mark Williams
Hear the streets of Old Santa Fe come alive in this solid original by Mark Williams. Perfect for introducing the dotted eighth-sixteenth rhythm pattern, this fast-slow-fast overture contains brilliant contrasts and strong melodic material that is sure to hold your band's and audience's interest. Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 19. This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.95Starship - John O'Reilly
Starship is a bright and bold original overture from the creative pen of John O'Reilly. Second year band students will love the syncopated rhythms and interesting harmonies that are O'Reilly's trademark. Soloistic sixteenth note patterns in the percussion are employed in the Allegro sections and a two pitch timpani part is also included. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 24. (3:25) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.50Charleston Harbor Celebration - Robert Sheldon
Charleston Harbor Celebration was commissioned by the Charleston Community Band of Charleston, South Carolina (Stephen B. Giove, Conductor). The band commissioned the piece to honor its past conductors -- Earl R. Mays, Edwin S.Toporek, Herbert L. Day and John R. Spitler -- for their faithful service to education, music and musicians. The piece itself is a concert overture that captures the beauty and energy of Charleston's important and historic harbor.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50To Forge the New Frontier - Ralph Ford
The original overture starts with a flourish and spirals to a soaring melody that is staged atop a driving rhythm. The introductory material is revisited twice, each time with an interesting variation. Solidly scored by this contemporary composer, "To Forge the New Frontier" is perfect for a contest program or a spring concert. (3:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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The Archer?s Arrow - Bankston
The Archer's Arrow will have your students aiming to hit the musical bullseye. Challenge your young musicians with this adventurous overture set in the mixolydian mode. A strong opening statement gives way to a fun melody supported by a light ostinato pattern. Combined with a lyrical interlude, Archer's Arrow offers many wonderful teaching opportunities. Perfect for your concert and festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Wheeler, 1858 - Green
Take your younger ensemble on a journey through the old-time continental United States, highlighting the town of Wheeler, Indiana. This developing band overture embodies the nobility and importance of one town that connected Chicago and Detroit. Through this musical voyage, a recurring melody appears throughout and is passed around the ensemble to showcase their developing skill.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£97.50American Folk Fantasy
American Folk Fantasy is a medley in overture style, which includes three well-known American folk songs. The first section utilizes 'Round Her Neck She Wears a Yellow Ribbon in an up-beat, march-like rendition. The second tune,All the Pretty Little Horses (Hushabye), provides a lyrical touch to the middle section. What follows is a stirring setting of the famous Shaker melody, Simple Gifts, which ultimately rushes to a grandiose conclusion. (4:45)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.00A Bernstein Tribute - Leonard Bernstein
A musical bouquet to one of the legends of our time, A Bernstein Tribute offers musicians of moderately advanced ability the opportunity to enter the world of Bernstein through some of his most notable compositions. Clare Grundmanhas captured the spirit of each work in his adaptation which includes excerpts from the following Broadway musicals: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Three Dance Episodes from On the Town Excerpts from Overture to inch.Candide inch.. (7:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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