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£64.50Blue Tango - Leroy Anderson
At the height of his career in the mid-1930s, Leroy Anderson began arranging for Arthur Fiedler's Boston Pops Orchestra. Later, Fiedler encouraged him to write his own tunes for the Pops. His compositions, more than 50 in number, virtually define the sound of the contemporary American pops orchestra. was a #1 hit in 1951, juxtaposing the charismatic melody over a traditional tango pulse. The work captured the spirit of an era. This new edition was originally arranged by the composer for concert band and has been freshly re-engraved with a full score for the first time, permitting a uniformity of articulation throughout the work. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£45.95Stampede - Brian Balmages
This innovative work uses optional audience participation to create the sound of a massive stampede moving through the concert hall. Beginning with simple harmonies to depict life on the open range, a distant bass drum roll indicates the beginning of the stampede. Members of the band (and audience) soon join in as the music continues to build. An aleatoric section with temple blocks simulates the sounds of racing horse hooves. Incredibly exciting with a multitude of original sounds!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£52.95Silk Road - Robert Sheldon
Take a journey on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that linked the Far East with the Western world in this imaginative piece by Robert Sheldon. Exotic harmonies combine with driving rhythms and colorful percussion to create a soundscape of shifting sands and faraway lands. A solo alto saxophone references the sound of a Turkish to open the piece, leading to the persistent rhythm and modal melodies. Finger cymbals, shakers, and hand drums help to represent the culture of this remote part of the world. (2:19) Correlated to Level 3.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£60.50Broken Bow - Carl Strommen
The sound of the West as presented in countless film scores and concert pieces is captured in this homage to those who settled our early western frontiers. Enjoy the high energy pulse of an old fashioned 'Hoe-Down." Scored for younger players, will be effective in the hands of players of all ages. "Though it is not from any specific film, the music has all the fun characteristics of a cowboy/western movie. Carl Strommen has put together a piece with a wonderful energy which your students will love to play. The scoring is rather traditional, but everyone has a chance to be featured. It is also a fun way to work on multiple sixteenth-note rhythms, which are prevalent in the work." - This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£62.95Caliber - Erik Morales
Inspired by the inner workings of a mechanical wristwatch, Caliber contrasts the steady rhythmic nature of watches with broad flowing melodies. Rute sticks are used to mimic the sound of a ticking watch. The entire work develops continuously as the music moves into a final series of explosive chords with an underlying pulse. Innovative and highly entertaining!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£50.50Sleighridin' - Robert E. Foster
Imagine riding in a sleigh over snowy trails. Feel the snap of the cold, the sound of horses bells, the crack of the whip--all captured in this delightful work for young band.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£79.50Unsinkable Farewell
The RMS Titanic was not unsinkable, but this hymn played in the final fatal moments, is unsinkable and resonates even stronger today. Josh McInnish's arrangement of this old Methodist hymn opens with the sound of the ocean, and includes the refrain of a Fanny Crosby hymn at the end. This beautiful musical setting will convey the love and loss of that tragic moment in our world's history.Original Item#: RWS-2118-00
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£48.95Two Scandinavian Melodies - Todd Stalter
These two delightful Scandinavian melodies offer a glimpse into the folk music of a region that is not prominently featured in band literature. Teaching opportunities abound for sensitive musicianship and stylistic nuance, and the romantic color harmonies provide a rich texture that enhances the depth of the sound of the concert band. (2:40)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£58.50Buccaneer Hornpipe - Chris Sharp
Experience the life of the 19th-century swashbuckler in this fantastic contest piece! The opening theme, The Pirate Life, recalls the lively dance music of pirates after a hard day. A beautiful and harmonically intricate lyrical section, Island Idyll, captures the peace and solitude of a beautiful sandy beach. What follows is the Wrath of Triton, a powerful storm that threatens the entire crew. Snapping beach towels simulate the sound of sails flapping in the wind during this dramatic voyage at sea. Very compelling!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.95Little Snakes - Thomas C. Duffy
From the composer who brought us Snakes!, here is another opportunity for young musicians to become 'snake-charmers.' Glass bottles lightly tapped with pencils make the sound of a gentle rain. Seagull sounds made with clarinet mouthpieces paint the picture of a lighthouse at the shore. What happens when little snakes get loose' Trombone smears, of course! Everyone has fun with this exotic sounding work.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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