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£91.99Exultation - Philip Sparke
Exultation is a short and energetic concert opener that is similar to a palindrome. A fanfare opens the work, juxtaposing 3/4 and 6/8, reminiscent of Latin-American music.The main theme is first heard on the euphonium, horns and saxophones which is very bluesy. The contrasting second theme is short and spikey and played by the bass instruments of the band. A lyric melody emerges as the rest of the orchestra joins in.The second theme reappears which leads back to the 'blues' melody, which leads back to the opening fanfare. Palindromic!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.99Dance of the Whale - Philip Sparke
Dance of the Whale was commissioned by the Spanish music foundation, Musica et Orbi, at the instigation of its president, Frank De Vuyst. It is part of a unique project which involved nine composers each writing a short movement, describing ananimal of the composers' choice, to form a suite called Bestiarium. A consortium of bands around the world helped to fund the project and the world premiere of the suite took place in March 2013 in Medell n, Colombia. Dance of the Whaleuses the tenor instruments of the band to describe a lazy and graceful dance by a blue whale and is dedicated to endangered species around the world.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95BREAKING THE CENTURY (Central Band of the Royal Air Force) (CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.7 Central Band of the Royal Air Force. Conducted by Wing Commander Rob Wiffin. Includes: Breaking the Century (Nigel Clarke); Hemming Way (John Dankworth); Tuba Concerto (Joseph Horovitz/orchestrated by James Gourlay) - soloist: James Gourlay; Music for Arosa (Philip Sparke); Evocations (Martin Ellerby)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95CHIVALRY (Royal Northern College of Music Wind Band) (CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.11 Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra conducted by James Gourlay. Includes: Forgotten Heroes (Nigel Clarke); In the Realm of the Sun God (Kit Turnbull); Tales from Andersen (Martin Ellerby); Partita for Concert Band (Darrol Barry); Three Paintings by Lautrec (Laurie Johnson); Chivalry (Martin Ellerby); Skyrider (Philip sparke)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95Concertino (Wind Band CD)
Steven Mead on Euphonium with The Lillestrom Musikkorps conducted by Gert Buitenhuis. Includes: Concertino (Rolf Wilhelm); Peace, Please (Frode Thingnaes); Fantasy (Philip Sparke); Vintage (David Gillingham); Lento from Euphonium Concerto (Joseph Horovitz); Russian Dance (Oskar Bohme arr. Jonathan Smith); Concerto (originally Trombone Concerto)(Derek Bourgeois).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95MOSAIC (Royal Northern College of Music Wind Band) (CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.13 Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra conducted by Clark Rundell and Mark Heron. Guest Soloist: Simone Rebello (Percussion). Includes: Yorkshire Overture (Philip Sparke); Mosaic (Kit Turnbull); Gypsy Dance (Baile de Gitano) (Rob Wiffin); The Canticle of the Sun (Martin Ellerby); Midnight in Buenos Aires (Adam Gorb); A Cambrian Suite (Michael Ball); Tristan Encounters (Martin Ellerby)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95YEAR OF THE DRAGON, The (Royal Northern College of Music Wind Band) (CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.9 Royal Northern College of Music Concert Band. Conducted by James Gourlay. Includes: Ovation (Martin Ellerby); From Kitty Hawk to the Stars (Martin Ellerby); King Solomon's Mines (Nigel Clarke); Summer Nights (Martin Ellerby); The Year of the Dragon (Philip Sparke); Tilbury Point (Nigel Clarke)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.99Hymn at Twilight (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Although specifically describing the uncertainty of approaching night and an evening prayer, Hymn at Twilight is actually about the human emotions of doubt, insecurity, hope and resolve. This solemn piece opens quietly and introduces a recurring four-note rising figure. Optimism, anxiety and resignation alternate, with the flute taking centre stage. Brass and woodwind take up the chorale. The piece ends in a mood of sanguine optimism.Duration: 9.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£206.99Omaggio (Euphonium Concerto No.4) (Euphonium Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts)) - Sparke, Philip
Omaggio was commissioned by Steven Mead in celebration of his 60th birthday and in memory of his father, Rex. He gave the premiere of the brass band version in Rome in March 2022, accompanied by the Italian Brass Band conducted by Filippo Cangiamilla. The concert band premiere took place on 6th July that year as part of the 2022 Spanish International Tuba Euphonium Conference, accompanied by the Banda municipal de msica de Malaga.The concerto is set in 3 continuous movements, which are united by a recurring syncopated interval of a fifth. The first movement, Fantasia, opens with this motive accompanying an extended monologue for the soloist. This is followed by a lengthy bridge passage by the band, which is eventually joined by the soloist, who guides the music back to the opening soliloquy, leading to an energetic central section. This develops until the opening material again returns to introduce the second movement, Ballad, which revolves around an expressive melody for the soloist, interspersed by accompanied cadenzas. The third movement, The King Triumphant, pays homage to Steven's late father, Rex, and its title alludes both to Rex's name (Rex being Latin for king) as well as his love of Eric Ball's Salvationist masterpiece, The Kingdom Triumphant. The finale is an energetic tour-de-force featuring an acrobatic 6/8 melody, which is interrupted twice by the magnificent hymn tune, Helmsley, which Ball uses so effectively in The Kingdom Triumphant. A galloping coda brings the work to a close.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.99Glorioso! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Overture for BandThe name of this glorious overture speaks for itself: this work is vivacious and sparkling! Majestic fanfare playing enriched by florid woodwind decorations alternates with lively themes full of fierce energy, but there is also lyricism to be found in a lovely cantabile passage. An appealing flashy coda closes the work. This composition will be thoroughly enjoyed by musicians as well as the audience.Duration: 5.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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