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£99.99Sleepers, Wake (Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bach, Johann Christian - Sparke, Philip
This enchanting melody is from the fourth movement of Bach's Cantata 140 which was composed in 1731 using the parable of the wise and foolish virgins as the text. The work is beautiful in its simplicity with only three melodic lines, demonstrating Bach's counterpoint at its best. For greatest effect it is suggested that the trumpets and trombones play behind the band or to the right and left of the stage.Duration: 4:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99Infinity and Beyond... (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
The last decades of the 20th century saw man's first steps in space exploration. Since the first moon landing by Neil Armstrong in 1969, these adventures in outer space have captured the public's imagination and have given birth to scores of science fiction movies, books and TV series that have tackled the subject. Infinity and Beyond... takes as its inspiration the wonderful film scores of composers such as John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith, who have almost invented a style which could be called 'space music'.Opening with a rhythmic bass figure, Infinity and Beyond... begins with a robust introduction in 3/4, which leads to the main theme in 4/4, played by the full band. A short bridge passage, utilising the interval of a fourth, leads to a modal central section, featuring first the trumpets and then played by the whole band; this in turn leads back to a repeat of the introduction until the main theme returns to bring the piece to a close.Duration: 3:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£152.99To A New Dawn (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and Conductor.The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer's aim to provide a work which, as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century, also contained moments of reflection about the last one.After a bright introduction featuring the trumpets a perky theme, passing quickly through several keys, appears on the woodwinds. A solo trumpet takes up a new theme over bubbling quavers (eighth notes) and this leads to a rhythmic figure on low clarinets, followed by the upper woodwinds. A brass interlude follows and, after a short bridge passage, an oboe takes up a contrasting legato tune that builds to a climax.An andante section follows with solos for horn and flugel horn (or trumpet) and a florid flute cadenza. A passionate climax leads back to the faster music and, eventually, to a full recapitulation, revisiting the earlier material before a lively coda close the work as it began.Duration: 9:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.99Five Festive Fanfares (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
This collection will provide fanfares for any occasion: concert opener, presentation ceremony or celebrations of all kinds. The variety of styles and durations (from ten seconds to two minutes) will ensure you will always find the right fanfare for the right moment.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.99Hanover Festival (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
The Hanover Wind Symphony, New Jersey, USA was founded in 1984 by its conductor Peter Boor. He commissioned Hanover Festival to celebrate the band's 15th Birthday and the first performance took place on October 27th 1999. The piece starts with a solemn brass fanfare. Woodwinds join in and the music subsides into an expressive chorale. A climax is reached and the fanfare returns. Trumpets introduce an explosive vivo section, characterised by an energetic theme from the horns and low clarinets. A bridge passage with strong brass chords leads to a playful section that introduces a legato central theme under woodwind figures. This is taken up by the full band, the playful music returns and the original horn tune is reintroduced. Finally the opening fanfare returns, this time accompanied by music from the vivo section, until a fast and furious coda closes the work.Duration: 8:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£44.95Processional Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Processional Overture provides a good opportunity for developing a healthy band tone in both soft and loud dynamics and introduces the concepts of 'DS al Coda'.Duration: 2:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.95CARNIVAL (Alto Sax solo)(Progress Concert Band) - Sparke, Philip
A dreamy ballad opens the work and this is followed by a catchy Latin American movement where the other saxes also grab some of the limelight! Grade 4 Performance time 8'42" (Recorded on QPRM130D FIESTA! (Central Band of the Royal Air Force)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£32.95CELEBRATION (Prestige Concert Band Extra Score) - Sparke, Philip
Extra Score. Commissioned by the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. Virtuosic in nature. Performance time 10:54" (Recorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN , Central Band of the Royal Air Force)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£164.95
CELEBRATION (Prestige Concert Band) - Sparke, Philip
Commissioned by the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. Virtuosic in nature. Performance time 10:54" (Recorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN , Central Band of the Royal Air Force)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.95
Diversions - Variations on a Swiss Folk Song (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
The variations are based on fragments of 'Der Heimetvogel', dating from the 19th century. The variations are: 1. Vivo e scherzando (a moto perpetuo); 2. Subito meno mosso (a macabre 12/8 march); 3. Lendo espressivo; 4. Vivace (fugue).Performance time 15'55"Recorded on QPRM134D THE KINGS GO FORTH, Central Band of the Royal Air Force
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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