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ISS Flyover - Peter Meechan
I.S.S Flyover was written in August 2012, when the International Space Station (I.S.S.) was visible in the sky over my home town of Manchester, UK. This is not an uncommon occurrence (www.heavens-above.com is a useful tool to help you find when the orbit of the I.S.S. passes over), but what was unique about this particular pass was that there would be astronauts carrying out repair work on the outside of the station.The idea that something that seemed to pass so quick in the skies above us juxtaposed with what must have seemed a slow, dangerous journey for the astronaut is what lead me to write this piece.The opening passage is a fast, ostinato driven section; the speed and energy that the I.S.S is perceived from earth. The middle section is desolate and sparse; the astronauts looking down on earth as they slowly orbit around the globe, the loneliness of space. The final section is a return to the original material - this time with even more momentum and drive, provided by the percussion.I.S.S. Flyover was commissioned by a Canadian consortium of: the University of Saskatchewan, Brandon University, the University of Calgary, Harmonie Laval, Memorial University of Newfoundland, the University of Prince Edward Island, the University of Toronto and Anthony Reimer, Calgary, Alberta. The work is dedicated to Darrin Oehlerking who organised the commission consortium.
Estimated dispatch 5-14 working days
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£46.00Double Trouble
Designed to help beginners improve their ability to play eighth-note rhythms, this concert or contest composition uses limited ranges so that the players can concentrate on the rhythms. Percussion parts help to keep the pulse going while the melody is passed between sections. Use this to develop those essential counting skills.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£51.00Lonely Travelers
Layering two songs which speak to the idea of searching for something beyond your current situation, this is an excellent piece for teaching an ensemble to blend so they can hear each other and not be individually heard. Using 900 Miles and The Wayfaring Stranger for compositional material, thematic elements from both are interwoven into the overall musical fabric. 900 Miles' lonely railroad worker is heard in woodwind train whistle effects and the homesickness of The Wayfaring Stranger, as heard in the movie "1917", is effectively portrayed by a moving treatment using long tones with a continuing rhythmic accompaniment. A strong concert, contest or festival choice, this work offers cross-curricular opportunities as well.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.00Reveille March - Chris Ferguson
Chris Ferguson combines the standard bugle calls into this easy march for beginning students. Students are already familiar with it so they can be successful right away. The optional solo sections may also be performed in reference to the traditional solo bugle call. Ferguson brings a wealth of experiences working with beginners that have translated into this wonderful new march for young students.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£51.00Pulse Pounding
As the title describes, this piece gets the pulse pounding! It contains driving rhythms, simple syncopated melodies, and angular harmonies. It has all of the ingredients that have made Sean O'Loughlin's pieces so popular in the Carl Fischer Concert Band catalog. It will certainly raise the heart rate of your students and audiences alike!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00Path to Victory
Beginning bands will sound victorious with this strong new piece from popular composer Sean O'Loughlin. Majestic and sweeping, Path to Victory contains all of the aspects of Sean's compositional style that have made his pieces so extensively used by bands at all levels. This is a strong choice for contest or festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£75.00Shadows
Written in memory of a prominent band director who touched the lives of so many, Shadows is an extremely emotional and passionate piece by composer Scott Boerma. It demonstrates Scott's heartfelt thoughts of admiration and sincerity through this gorgeous piece of music. We are proud to offer such a contemplative work and to have him in the Carl Fischer Music catalog for the first time. We hope to offer more of Scott's beautiful music in the near future.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£75.00Chisholm Trail
Chisholm Trail has a truly American quality, containing hints of music from the mountains, which evoke the rugged terrain and the pioneering spirit that were so important to the growth of this great nation. Carl Strommen is most at home in this style and has great success with it... in fact, this may be his best one yet! It's challenging, but energetic and fun to play. Students will enjoy it and audiences will love to hear it. This is a winner!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£46.00Promised Land
Promised Land is a serious-sounding, new piece for the developing band that sounds much more difficult than it plays, allowing your students to show off while remaining at their ability level. The title has its roots in the ideals of John Humphrey Noyes, who founded the Oneida community in the late 1840s. He built a thriving agricultural and spiritual community that became his "promised land." The music depicts the struggles and triumph of those first settlers in the area, who worked the land and fought for their ideals through much persecution. Promised Land contains all of the rhythmic interest and memorable motives that Sean's music is so known for. It is also an excellent choice for contest/festival.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£59.00Christmas Variations
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" never had it so good as it does in this cleverly put together set of contrasting variations. From the broad, moderate opening through the warm and reflective central Andante, to the tongue-in-cheek "Tempo de Beguine," Mr. Balent has created several delightfully fresh versions of a familiar carol. Duration: 4' Keys: F, F Minor Ranges: Trumpet - A; Horn - E; Trombone - F
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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