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£46.95Willow Creek Festival (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hodges, Steve
Beginning with an energetic fanfare, Willow Creek Festival is an upbeat piece that moves along smoothly in triple meter. The main theme is presented by the clarinets and saxophones and then again by the trumpets and flutes. A repetition of the introduction provides a transition to a contrasting section in 5/4 time which features a memorable melody in the relative minor key. With varied percussion colours, active rhythmic patterns and an effective countermelody, an excellent contrast is achieved. The main theme returns and flows into an exciting variation of the initial fanfare, bringing the piece to a dynamic conclusion.Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.00The Blues! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Swearingen, James
Don't be surprised when your beginning band students repeatedly request over and over, "Can we play 'The Blues'?" Based on a standard 12-bar blues progression, James Swearingen's "The Blues" gives students their first experience in America's very own musical art form... Jazz! It's hip, cool and features each section of the band playing musical ideas based on only their first six notes and even the percussionists are given an opportunity to be in the musical spotlight. Guaranteed to be their absolute favourite piece in the band folder. Stand back and watch the fun unfold!Duration: 1.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£44.50Catalina March (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hodges, Steve
Catalina March, an original composition by Steve Hodges, contains elements of both traditional and contemporary marches. The spirited opening theme features a playful give-and-take between the brass and the upper woodwinds. A contrasting minor trio section is presented by the clarinets, saxophones and horns before returning to a charming woodwind variation of the initial presentation. Following an effective modulation, the piece finishes with a powerful restatement of the opening theme with woodwind countermelodies complementing the strong brass and percussion. This exciting march would be an excellent way to begin a concert!Duration: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.95Sugar Creek Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert
This lively concert overture features wonderful melodic lines with colourful harmonies and orchestration. The rhythmic opening yields to a lyrical contrasting section sure to evoke higher levels of expressive playing from the ensemble.Duration: 3.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99And Hold in Memory (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vinson, Johnnie
This beautifully constructed tone poem features a memorable lyric melody stated first by the horns and clarinets, and later by a trumpet duet accompanied by the brass section. Johnnie uses a nice blend of lighter textures with the woodwinds prominent, alternating with fuller sections voiced for the entire ensemble. This touching composition is carefully paced and masterfully scored.Duration: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£154.99Algona Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Roost, Jan
This piece is dedicated to all the citizens who live, have lived, and will live in the US town of Algona, who commissioned the work to celebrate it's 150th anniversary. With dark-tinted tones (low drums, heavy brass), this overture begins with a primitive sacred feel, it seems as if centuries-old Indian singing is heard once more. Gradually the sound becomes clearer and brighter as the same theme travels throughout the band in various guises and variants. Imposing tutti passages then give the band the chance to lavishly shine. This bright and catchy overture radiates spontaneous energy and as it features every section of the band all the players as well as the listeners are continually surprised and captivated.Duration: 9:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Russian Easter Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai - Harnsberger, L. C.
A mysterious introduction begins this exciting concert favorite expertly adapted for young band. After a short solo clarinet passage, the music takes off in cut time. Exciting brass chords and woodwind runs give way to a tender contrasting section. Brass fanfares bring the rousing conclusion that features a chorale and a blazing finish. This adaptation is a real audience pleaser and will work well as an opener or closer. Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Fanfare for the Third Planet (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Saucedo, Richard L.
Characteristic of Richard's distinctive style, this impressive piece features a rhythmic vitality throughout, along with fresh harmonies and skilled orchestrational devices. Amid the powerful fanfare-like phrases, Richard creates a brief calm section using the woodwinds and a unique layering effect before building to the dynamic ending. Great sounds for young players - all in one tempo throughout!Duration: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.95Vistas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hodges, Steve
Featuring two melodic motives that are developed texturally and rhythmically throughout the piece, Vistas begins in a light, reflective manner before gradually building into a majestic contrapuntal statement by the brass. A driving percussion introduction begins the Vigoroso section and provides the rhythmic foundation for the second "Vista." This minor setting of the initial motives provides an exciting variation that features a variety of meter changes and syncopated passages. A restatement of the initial motives with the driving rhythmic accompaniment begins an extended conclusion that brings the piece to a dynamic finish. Duration: 4.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Mendelssohn & Wesley - Ricketts, Ted
Here is a dynamic and unique setting of this traditional carol. Ted uses fanfare-like brass passages at the beginning and end contrasted with a middle section that features the melody set in 3/4 accompanied by creative counter-lines and textures. An impressive addition to any holiday program!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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