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£87.99The Black Horse Troop (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sousa, John Philip - Sparke, Philip
What a way to open any concert. The Black Horse Troop is one of John Philip Sousa's best known marches and was described by the great Frederick Fennell as 'a regimental march of classic content and proportions, one which serves as a model for all that are similar to it...' Treat your band with this fantastic march.Duration: 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95ALBION HERITAGE (The Music of Philip Sparke)(Wind Band CD) - Sparke, Philip
Recorded by Deutsche Blaserphilharmonie (Walter Ratzek and Timor Oliver Chadik). Includes: Music for Life; Beethoven's Greeting; Kentish Dances; Sandstone Centennial; A Midwest Celebration; Sounds of the Saint Lawrence; Deserts; A Monmouth Overture; Albion Heritage.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95BRASS VIRTUOSI (The Music of Philip Sparke)(Wind Band CD) - Sparke, Philip
Featuring: Woody English (trumpet); Stef Pillaert (euphonium); Markus Theinert (tuba); David Childs (euphonium); Olaf Ott (trombone). Includes: Manhattan; Euphonium Concerto No.2; Tuba Concerto; Harlequin; Trombone Concerto.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£164.99Three Washington Statues (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Three Washington Statues was commissioned by the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own", led by Colonel Thomas H. Palmatier. Washington D.C. contains some of the world's most iconic monuments, memorials and statues. Philip Sparke has chosen three of these as the inspiration for this piece: 'The Lincoln Memorial' in the form of a Greek Doric temple in which the composer depicts the grandeur of this monument; 'The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial' on which steps the iconic speech 'I have a dream' was given - the music is both reverential as well as powerful referring to Martin Luther Kings' speech; and the 'Encore' statue in memory of the world famous African-American composer, pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington. In this final movement, Philip Sparke catches the virtuosic, energetic and unique dynamism of Ellington's' music. Three Washington Statues was commissioned by the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own", led by Colonel Thomas H. Palmatier. Washington D.C. contains some of the world's most iconic monuments, memorials and statues. Philip Sparke has chosen three of these as the inspiration for this piece: 'The Lincoln Memorial' in the form of a Greek Doric temple in which the composer depicts the grandeur of this monument; 'The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial' on which steps the iconic speech 'I have a dream' was given - the music is both reverential as well as powerful referring to Martin Luther Kings' speech; and the 'Encore' statue in memory of the world famous African-American composer, pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington. In this final movement, Philip Sparke catches the virtuosic, energetic and unique dynamism of Ellington's' music.Duration: 8:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£520.99A Colour Symphony (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Philip Sparke's third symphony, A Colour Symphony, was commissioned by "sinfonischen blasorchester wehdel" conducted by Thomas Ratzek. In the four movements (white, yellow, blue and red) the composer creates links between the instrumentation and harmonic elements and the actual colour of the spectrum the movement stands for. In order to create the greatest richness possible, Philip Sparke used a very large instrumentation including low woodwinds, harp, piano and celli. A Colour Symphony is an impressive and iconic addition to the standard repertoire for large symphonic bands. Philip Sparke's third symphony, A Colour Symphony, was commissioned by "sinfonischen blasorchester wehdel" conducted by Thomas Ratzek. In the five movements (white, yellow, blue, red and green) the composer creates links between the instrumentation and harmonic elements and the actual colour of the spectrum the movement stands for. In order to create the greatest richness possible, Philip Sparke used a very large instrumentation including low woodwinds, harp, piano and celli. A Colour Symphony is an impressive and iconic addition to the standard repertoire for large symphonic bands.Duration: 26:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99March Celebration (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Philip Sparke selected two well-known marches from the region around Southern Belgium and Luxembourg as the basis for his March Celebration: after we hear an original march theme and second theme in the bass, extracts from the Hammelsmarsch and the spirited Marsch der Ardennen-Jager, which has become a kind of unofficial national anthem in these parts. This festive march is rounded off with another appearance of Philip Sparke's original theme.Duration: 4:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£122.50Letter from Home (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
In Letter from Home Philip Sparke portrays the many feelings and emotions that a letter from home can evoke. This intimate work opens with a gentle woodwind melody, which gradually becomes more confused as new emotions are introduced. Finally resignation sets in, but a sense of peace and balance is restored with the final chorale. In this emotional work Philip Sparke truly captures the highs and lows of being away from home.Duration: 7:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.99A Quiet Moment (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
A Quiet Moment was written in memory of James Philip Krofta, a highly respected American conductor who died in the year 2006. This calm, wilful composition of Philip Sparke is equally at home on the concert platform as in the contest arena or at significant remembrance events when a quiet moment is required.Duration: 4:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.99Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Foster, Stephen C. - Sparke, Philip
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Philip Sparke's sumptuous arrangement of this Stephen Foster classic will make a perfect item to bring a few minutes of peace and calm tranquillity to any concert. The lush harmonies, so characteristic of Philip Sparke's arranging. Once you have played this once you will want it on every concert programme.Duration: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99The Bandwagon (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Band director and radio presenter Yutaka Nishida hails from Tokyo and has long been a friend of composer Philip Sparke. As well as conducting bands and teaching, he also presents a weekly two-hour music program, focusing on both brass and concert bands, on the Japanese national radio station, Digital Radio Musicbird.The program is called The Bandwagon and the radio station commissioned Philip Sparke to write a march which could be used as a theme tune for the program. The result is this bright and breezy march in simple ABA form.Duration: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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