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£134.99Le Nozze di Figaro - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
In 1786, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his wonderful opera Le Nozzi di Figaro. In the opera Count Almaviva tries to seduce the fiance of Figaro, his valet. Eventually, through four acts full of complicated intrigue, he is outwitted. In his music, Mozart, at times in a humorous way, reflects the numerous social and erotic intrigues with both empathy and insight. The brilliant overture is just as vivacious and witty as the opera itself. Mozart delightfully anticipates the passion and playful love that is to come. The skillful transcription for concert band by the Japanese composer Tohru Takahashi certainly does justice to this enchanting music.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£139.99The Golden Age - Kees Schoonenbeek
The Golden Age is a programmatic composition in four movements. I Overture For the Netherlands, the seventeenth century was a period of great flourishing in the fields of economy, culture and politics; thus it is called the Golden Age. Overseas trade boomed, and the Dutch East India Company (known as the VOC by the Dutch) was founded and expanded to become a powerful -and, at the time - modern enterprise. II Adis espaoles!(Farewell, Spaniards!) In 1567, the Spanish army invaded, led by the Duke of Alva. There was a fierce resistance against the Spanish tyranny; toward the end of the sixteenth century, the Dutch proclaimed theRepublic. However, the Spanish continued the war. Only with the Treaty of Mnster in 1648 did the Dutch get their much sought-after independence. This was also the end of the Eighty Years' War. III Rembrandt's Night WatchThe field of culture, particularly literature, painting, sculpture, architecture, the art of printing, and cartography developed fast. It was in the Golden Age that the celebrated painter Rembrandt van Rijn created his famous Night Watch. IV The Admiral Overseas trade entailed the colonization of large areas in Asia, from where precious products that yielded lots of money were brought in. Surrounding countries were also involved in such practices. Colonizers poached on each other's territories in the literal and figurative sense - in this context the Anglo-Dutch Sea Wars are legendary. The fourth movement starts with the English patriotic song Rule Britannia, after which the Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyter makes the English change their tune; one can even hear the roaring of cannons. When the smoke of battle has cleared, a small fragment of a Dutch song about Michiel de Ruyter appears, followed by a fitting closing.
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£71.50Cuyahoga Valley View - Steve Parsons
Written to introduce young musicians to poly-tonality. This new work in overture form is perfect for festival adjudication. Soaring melodic lines and interesting harmony come in a complete package with fanfares, ballads, and more. Audiences and performers will be enthralled by the beautifully scored Cuyahoga Valley View.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Bardic Air and Reel - Larry Clark
Sound larger than life with this brilliantly scored overture for developing band. Beautifully expressive playing with ample opportunity to teach grace-notes and traditional "snaps", Larry has crafted an accessible work for young band that is reminiscent of great band works of the past. Your students will ask to play this one over and over!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Echoes of Nostalgia - Matthew R. Putnam
Dedicated to the late John Kinyon, this new overture for band is an homage in all the best ways. Lush harmonies, beautiful melodies, and an accessible form are all on display. Teaching with this piece will be made easy, as Matthew R. Putnam knows how to make your band sound its best.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£93.50Exhale - Sean O'Loughlin
Exhale is a wonderful new soundscape for concert band using dynamics and tiered orchestration to create breathing-like sound effects. Composer Sean O'Loughlin has crafted a festival-worthy overture with a fresh new sound!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£98.99Bend the Iron - John M. Pasternak
Journey out west with this new work by John M. Pasternak for concert band. Reminiscent of old western films, this overture is perfect for any concert program as well as festival adjudication. The piece features soaring fanfares and ample opportunities for expressive playing.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£93.50Victorious - Valerie Laney-Rowe
This new work for concert band is both exciting and uplifting. Victorious has all the positive energy you and your students need to push to the next concert. Perfect for any aspects of a concert program, this work, in overture form is also well-suited for festival adjudication.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50
Freedom, Justice, Honor - Robert Longfield
A skillfully crafted showcase composition for your concert, contest, or festival needs. This majestic overture has adequate cues in the exposed passages to make this a very playable piece for bands of all sizes.
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£53.95
Festival on the Rivers - Rob Grice
Here is an exciting new overture for the young concert band in the conventional A-B-A form. A dance-like main theme is scored in the woodwinds with a bright, driving brass and percussion accompaniment. A short alto saxophone solo highlights the lush B section before returning to the main theme and coda. Excellent for concert and festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
