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£164.95Elgar Variations (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ellerby, Martin
The year 2007 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of the British composer Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) and as such I thought it an appropriate moment to write something in tribute to this event. There are quite a few enigmas about this piece and they are all intentional! First and foremost is that the variations are not constructed on any of Elgar's actual themes. Rather I have written a sequence of contrasting sections (all played without a break) on the essence and character of his musical style. I have also written this work with bands, the soloists within, conductors and, not least, their audience firmly in mind. The language is essentially tonal and the test musical rather than overtly technical. There are no tempo indications other than suggested metronome marks. I have deliberately kept things to a minimum as the true test here is to find the style and interpret that aspect over the whole structure. Whereas the faster sections are more or less self explanatory the slower parts require deliberate rubato and much feeling. This is for the conductors to discover and I encourage them to do so. Adjudicators should be fully aware that I sanction this aspect but it requires an insight and understanding to successfully execute so 'any old thing' will not suffice! The 'variation' commencing at rehearsal letter P is the emotional core of the piece and requires a passionate but not saccharine approach to pacing and sensuality. The cadenza type material is built into the process rather than being a separate sequence of entities. There are many allusions to the music of Elgar here without recourse to blatant pastiche - if it is thought of as a series of songs and dances this may help. The final comment is the dedication, after one of Elgar's own but subtly adjusted: to my friend pictured within - never to be revealed - now there's an enigma!- Martin EllerbyDuration: 14.00Recorded on Polyphonic QPRM155D Scenes from Childhood (Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.15), Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£32.95Elgar Variations (Concert Band - Score only) - Ellerby, Martin
The year 2007 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of the British composer Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) and as such I thought it an appropriate moment to write something in tribute to this event. There are quite a few enigmas about this piece and they are all intentional! First and foremost is that the variations are not constructed on any of Elgar's actual themes. Rather I have written a sequence of contrasting sections (all played without a break) on the essence and character of his musical style. I have also written this work with bands, the soloists within, conductors and, not least, their audience firmly in mind. The language is essentially tonal and the test musical rather than overtly technical. There are no tempo indications other than suggested metronome marks. I have deliberately kept things to a minimum as the true test here is to find the style and interpret that aspect over the whole structure. Whereas the faster sections are more or less self explanatory the slower parts require deliberate rubato and much feeling. This is for the conductors to discover and I encourage them to do so. Adjudicators should be fully aware that I sanction this aspect but it requires an insight and understanding to successfully execute so 'any old thing' will not suffice! The 'variation' commencing at rehearsal letter P is the emotional core of the piece and requires a passionate but not saccharine approach to pacing and sensuality. The cadenza type material is built into the process rather than being a separate sequence of entities. There are many allusions to the music of Elgar here without recourse to blatant pastiche - if it is thought of as a series of songs and dances this may help. The final comment is the dedication, after one of Elgar's own but subtly adjusted: to my friend pictured within - never to be revealed - now there's an enigma!- Martin EllerbyDuration: 14.00Recorded on Polyphonic QPRM155D Scenes from Childhood (Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.15), Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95Silent Stands the Elm (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barrett, Roland
On the morning of April 19th 1995, in the single most violent act of domestic terrorism in the history of the United States, a bomb blast ripped through the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The explosion claimed 168 lives, including 19 children who attended the day care centre on the building's first floor.Across the street from the Murrah Building, an American Elm tree was severely damaged by the blast, but somehow managed to survive. Now known as The Survivor Tree, the elm has become an iconic symbol, one of faith, hope and perseverance in the face of tremendous adversity.Silent Stands the Elm is inspired by the symbolism and message of The Survivor Tree, and is dedicated to the victims and survivors of April 19th 1995.Duration: 5.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.00Cryptogram (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Turnbull, Kit
Cryptogram (krip-to-gram): anything written in cipher. Cipher (si'fer): a secret code. Commissioned for the 50th Birthday of Paul Patterson, the composer has taken the letters P, A, U and L and adapted their Morse Code dots and dashes as a basis for the piece. Combinations of rich brass writing, juxtaposed with florid upper wind writing, provides a stimulating piece for an intermediate level band. The finale to the work superimposes both elements for a grand ending. Duration: 6.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£29.95Misty Mountain Lullaby (Trombone with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Anthony, P.
A lyrical solo for trombone and concert band
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95The Homeowners Guide to Making Music (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Power, Hiram
Shades of P.D.Q. you-know-who! "Guaranteed fun" is the simple but accurate description of this work featuring Solo Hair Dryer, Blender, and Vacuum Cleaner. Here is a perfect opportunity to involve your school principal, city mayor, orchestra booster president, or whomever. Best of all, your "soloists" need no musical talent or training. It's electrifyingly funny!Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.00The Purple Pageant (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - King, Karl L. - Paynter, John P.
One of King's finest in this Heritage of the March Series, skilfully arranged by John Paynter. The Purple Pageant has been on many contest list throughout the globe for many, many years!Duration: 3.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£55.00Broadway One Step - King, Karl L. - Paynter, John P.
Your band will have a ball presenting this vintage ragtime/dixieland style march in concert. It has a bright flavor and uniqueness that definitely puts it into the top circle of Karl King "hits".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.00
E Pluribus Unum - Jewell, Fred - Paynter, John P.
"E Pluribus Unum'' is the motto of the United States Marines and means "One Out of Many.'' It is also the title of one of Mr. Jewell's finest and most popular marches that was written during the somber days of World War I to strike a note for patriotism. Paynter's arrangement captures all the excitement and effectiveness of the original!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.00
FOUR SCOTTISH DANCES (Concert Band) - Arnold, Malcolm - Paynter, John P.
Duration: 8:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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