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£131.00Notes from the Road - Franco Cesarini
"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds." - Edward AbbeyNotes from the Road was commissioned to Franco Cesarini by the music Federation of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, as compulsory piece for the second category of the Canton Festival in 2023. The piece is written in the typical form of an Italian overture, with the sequence of veloce-lento-veloce tempi. Reflections on life and the street as its metaphor were the driving elements in composing this piece. The way represents a symbol characteristic to many cultures, so much so that the verb "to walk" or the word "path" indicate a way of being in life and of fulfilling oneself. "Making one's way" means affirming oneself; "Having a way" indicates one's own and personal approach. The road is the most beautiful metaphor of life: there is a departure, a destination, and in the middle lies a path that is sometimes winding, with challenges to overcome and directions to take.An introspective piece, an invitation to each of us to reflect on our own "path".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£407.00Symphony Nr. 3 Urban Landscapes Op. 55 - Franco Cesarini
Fascinated by the beauty of Chicago, Franco Cesarini has translated his emotions into music: this is how Symphony No. 3 "Urban Landscapes" Op. 55, was born, a musical portrait of this metropolis overlooking Lake Michigan. The composition is divided into three movements: The Wrigley Building from Dawn to Noon, Blue Silhouette and Cloud Gates, which by sharing the same thematic material arranged in cyclical form, strengthen the overall cohesion of the piece. The first movement, preceded by a short slow introduction in which the main theme is presented in an almost dreamlike form, metaphorically represents the city at dawn. The sudden change of time symbolizes the start of activities with all its noises and sounds: you can hear the bell that announces the closing of the subway doors, the sound of cars speeding by, the siren of a patrol car. If the first movement represents the day, the second introduces a nocturnal environment: a melancholic melody played by the English horn anticipates a more animated tempo depicting melodies coming from jazz clubs. Powerful fanfares that take up the second theme of the first movement introduce the third movement. In this finale, the role of the two themes is reversed compared to the first movement and one takes the place of the other in a kind of games of mirrors. Symphony No. 3 "Urban Landscapes" Op. 55: a sumptuous musical portrait of the "Windy City".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99Remembering the Fallen Ones - Thomas Murauer
Remembering the Fallen Ones is not only a tribute to the heroes of past wars, but also the many fallen victims that passed away due to hate and ignorance. This piece also pays tribute to the beauty found within the people that surround us, our everyday heroes. This beautiful chorale encourages everyone to take a good look in the mirror, to treat each other with more mutual respect and understanding and ultimately focus on the positive things in life.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.95
The Class Clown - Joseph Compello
The Class Clown is a very fun, novelty piece for developing bands. Sometimes it is best not to take ourselves too seriously and program some music that is just pure fun. Composer Joseph Compello is a master of writing pieces that are a delight to both perform and listen to. Have fun!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£102.99Townscape - Bald Wyntin
Townscape was composed for the centenary of the St. Cecilia concertband from Oudenburg, a town which also inspired the composer throughout this work. The first part depicts a train slowly approaching from afar and then vanishing into the distance again. This is rendered by a sort of repetitive pulse in the music. This is followed by some serious action with jet skis on the Sinnesael lake. Their spectacular twists and turns are transformed into an exuberant theme and a middle section with several changes of time signature. After that comes a restful, lyrical Nocturne, a musical painting of the mill at night. The work concludes with a lively finale that is an ode to dailylife in Oudenburg, a place where people take initiative and there is plenty to see and do.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50
The Centurions - James Curnow
The final bars of CENTURIONS take Grade 1 music to new heights of excitement! Artful composition for the first year band with limited ranges and rhythms makes this one you'll use again and again. Some easy use of 16th notes (for the Snare Drum only) helps to generate that extra bit of energy that lifts this one over the top while keeping the Percussion parts interesting for the players. Flute fingerings are kept easily manageable throughout and Brass ranges are carefully controlled.Appropriate for any program, CENTURIONS will inspire your young musicians to a bold and dramatic performance. Excellent for cross-curriculum teaching with history
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Splashes of Gold - James L. Hosay
This extraordinary celebration of rhythm and sound is infused with relentless energy from start to finish. For the band that can play at this level this is an experience you mustn't miss. James L. Hosay has crafted a mostremarkable composition that will take your band to vigorous new heights. (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Sketches on an Olde English Song - Timothy Johnson
The lilting joy of a compound triple meter piece is a great way to add contrast to your concert. "Sketches on an Olde English Song" keeps that wonderful 6/8 momentum rolling along nicely. As bands start moving intomore challenging pieces, it's important that the musicians develop facility with 6/8 and 9/8 time. This arrangement is a great way to take your group to the next level. Dur: 4:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Dreams Of Flight - John Prescott
Your imagination will indeed take flight with this exhilarating depiction of what it would feel like to be able to fly. Inspired by the composers dreams as a young boy, the music conveys the constant motion of flight that is felt while dreaming of soaring over houses and neighborhoods and brushing tree tops. An optional piano part is included that will add to the color and appeal of this wonderful depiction, making it a perfect choice for concerts and festivals.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Dark Prophecy - Gary D. Ziek
Dark Prophecy begins in an intense, agitated manner that projects ominous portents of danger. It then transforms into an urgent dance, this time with the original melody played in a savage manner, before settling into a calm, more reflective mood. At this point, long soaring melodies take over, dominating throughout and leading to a moment of triumph at the conclusion of the section. This feeling is short-lived - the music takes a violent turn with the reappearance of the original thematic material. The piece then pushes to a fearsome conclusion that seems to pose the question, "Has the prophecy been fulfilled?"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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