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£139.99Gayaneh, Four Excerpts from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Khachaturian, Aram - Van der Beek, Wil
In 1941, Khatchaturian composed a ballet soon to be known throughout the world - Gayaneh. In this piece the composer describes the landscape of his native country Armenia, and the people who tried to build the country to create a happy life there. Evil powers, however, try to destroy the peaceful work. Gayaneh is a young ordinary woman who cares greatly for her village. In addition to the fight for the village she also fights for her own happiness. Khatchaturian was a master at using elements of folk music in his compositions and these can be clearly heard in this arrangement for concert band by Wil van der Beek.Duration: 8:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99
Holiday in Rio Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
The party atmosphere of the beaches in Rio de Janeiro is famous worldwide. Holiday in Rio brings this party to life and, right from the first bar, conjures up a Brazilian spirit on the concert stage. No one will be able to resist the infectious rhythms of this exciting piece! 03:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£51.00Okefenokee: Land of Trembling Earth
Named Land of the Trembling Earth because the peat bog, which floats on water, moves when walked upon, the Okefenokee Swamp is a natural wonder. Starting mysteriously with a full-band sound, moving through a middle section with a flute or recorder solo that depicts the life of the early inhabitants, and ending with a spirited dance that features woodwind runs, brass countermelodies and thunderous timpani and bass drum parts, this unique composition offers performers the chance to perform a programmatic work that will challenge and entertain at the same time.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£124.99Black Gold - Thierry Deleruyelle
Black Gold was commissioned by Musikverein 1891 "Harmonie" Saarwellingen e.V. (Germany) to mark its 130th anniversary. This composition pictures the history of the mining industry in the town of Saarwellingen and its surrounding region, where the life of the miners as well as their families revolved around coal, or black gold, for centuries on end. The piece is based on motifs from the famous song "Glck auf, Glck auf, der Steiger kommt..." ("Good luck, good luck, the mining foreman comes"), a veritable anthem for miners the world over.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Cowboy Dust - Gerald Oswald
In this work, the composer depicts an adventurous day in the life of a cowboy. As he rides his horse across the plains, clouds of 'cowboy dust' whirl up behind him. He rides over the prairie, faces dangerous snakes, gallops across dusty fields and stumbles upon an ambush of bandits. In the gunfight that follows, he is the victor, and he rides along the prairie a silent hero, on his way to another adventure.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.99Da Vinci - Johan de Meij
The fascinating life of Leonardo da Vinci and his enormous curiosity spurred Johan de Meij to experiment with musical material, by using only the ivory keys of the piano during the composition process. DA VINCI opens with a grand, massive chord over five octaves throughout the orchestra. This chord, the Da Vinci Chord, is the connective tissue between the various sections, and it leads to a radiant C major chord, as an ode to one of the greatest geniuses of all time.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£183.99Three Norwegian Sketches - Philip Sparke
Three Norwegian Sketches was commissioned by ...ndalsnes Musikkforening, Norway, who are conducted by John Hudson. The three contrasting movements - TROLLVEGGEN (The Troll Wall), RAUMA ELV (River Rauma) and RAUMABANEN (The Rauma Line) - describe life and scenery around the town of ...ndalsnes on the beautiful west coast of Norway. This is a challenging, imaginative and versatile new work, ideal for a concert or a contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99Three Colonial Moments - Rick Kirby
Depicting three contrasting and intriguing settings from early American lore, Rick Kirby masterfully brings these images to life in a suite for band. The first movement tells the legend of The Phantom Drummer with unique orchestrationaleffects. The second movement, The Ladys Lament, mourns the loss of loved ones in the Revolutionary War, and the suite concludes with the lively dance Virginia Two-Step. Rich in stylistic and tonal variety, this is an appealing work forconcert or festival use.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99Red River Station - Bell
"Red River Station" is a bright and upbeat work emulating the style popularized by the soundtrack of the great American west. After the Civil War, cattle drives from Texas to Kansas included a stop at Red River Station along the Chisholm Trail, just before leaving Texas. The syncopated rhythms and pentatonic melodies bring to the life the vibrant and beautiful landscape and experience of riding horseback through the southwest. The energetic and inventive orchestration and exciting nature of this work make it an excellent fit for any concert, and a great contest or festival selection.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00Commemoration and Celebration - Robert E. Foster
Based on J. S. Bachs well-known chorale Sheep May Safely Graze, this work is dedicated to commemorating and celebrating the life and memory of Claude T. Smith. The full, rich scoring effectively utilizes the colors and tonal resources of the modern symphonic band while projecting youthful rhythmic energy.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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