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£65.99Spirit of the Winds - Robert W. Smith
Spirit of the Winds, a concert/festival work for the developing band, was inspired by the beautiful Temecula Valley of California. Each year, the sky over the valley is filled with hot air balloons creating a visual sight that is not soon forgotten. Of course, balloons are unable to "steer" and must fly with the gentle breezes of the air current. As a result, those subject to the "spirit of the winds" can find themselves over festival grounds or floating above the beautiful Temecula Valley vineyards. Beginning with a bold, yet mysterious statement, the introduction gives way to a soaring melody as our flight begins. Cascading figures in the woodwinds create the effect of wind currents followed by a beautiful secondary melodic statement. The original theme returns leading to a very energetic conclusion. Accessible to a wide range of concert bands, Spirit of the Winds provides multiple teaching opportunities and will be enjoyed by both performer and audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Latin Bell Carol - Robert W. Smith
This arrangement is Robert W. Smith's second in a series of unique cultural settings of the traditional holiday favorite. He has added infectious Latin rhythms to the famous Ukrainian Bell Carol with incredibly effective results! The percussion is featured throughout using instruments such as bongos, guiro, timbales, claves and surdo (optional floor tom). This will be the band and audience favorite as the centerpiece or finale of your holiday concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50The Recession Depression Holiday Blues - Robert W. Smith
In these challenging economic times, what better way to show creativity and compliance than this hilarious setting of the traditional Jingle Bells? The opening announcement reminds the audience that our budgets have been cut and the band has been forced to reduce the amount of new instrument purchases. As a result, the band went to the toy shop and bought several new instruments including the kazoo, toy drum, toy xylophone, and trash can lid cymbals among others. Following the "tuning" of the toys, the swing setting kicks off and features the toys in melody, improvisation and response quotes throughout. "Now that's what I call using our resources!"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£61.50God Rest Ye Merry Mallets - Robert W. Smith
Feature your entire percussion section on your holiday concert with this unique arrangement of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Mysterious at times, exciting throughout, this is a fun and unique opportunity to focus on keyboard percussion while creating a musical highlight for all. Your percussionists will ask to rehearse this over and over again. Very highly recommended!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£61.50The Phantom Herd - Robert W. Smith
An exciting and intriguing work for your next concert or festival performance. Based on the legend of ghost riders and a ghost herd in the state of Texas, the piece captures the imaginations of the band and audience as they embark on a dark and mysterious journey through the night. Exciting, intense and educationally rewarding, "The Phantom Herd" will be a favorite for your developing concert band!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.99Silver Wings March - Robert W. Smith
"Silver Wings March" is a traditional American march inspired by the composer's developmental years on a U.S. military base. Suitable for programming at any festival or concert performance, this thrilling march provides excellent teaching opportunities for the entire band. A wonderful addition to the young band repertoire!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99North Bay Vistas - Robert W. Smith
Composer Robert W. Smith's journey to the San Francisco Bay Area inspired this musical panorama. Beginning with an intriguing fanfare statement representing the unforgettable skyline of San Francisco and the unique images of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, our journey begins north over the waters of the bay. Sailing across the water, we are treated to magnificent vistas including both the city and the surrounding mountains. An early morning sunrise looking down on the vineyards of Sonoma was the inspiration for the center of the piece. The early morning mist combined with light and shadow creates a very peaceful scene that is not soon forgotten. The piece concludes with the return to the city providing a new perspective of this truly unique American landscape.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£107.50Dulcinea (Symphony No. 3, 'Don Quixote,' Mvt. 2) - Robert W. Smith
The second of four movements in Robert W. Smith's epic work, Dulcinea tells the tale of Don Quixote's adoration of the ideal woman. Written in a sultry 5/4 tango, the audience will hear the haunting melody and feel the passion of Cervantes' knight-errant as he proclaims his love for Dulcinea de Tobosa. Featuring an English horn solo that is liberally cross-cued throughout, the initial melody gives way to the most powerful of statements before returning to the tango in a quiet, yet startling ending.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£107.50Sancho and the Windmills (Symphony No. 3, Mvt. 3) - Robert W. Smith
The third of four movements in Robert W. Smith's epic work Don Quixote, the listener is treated to the comic relief that permeates the entire literary story line. Beginning with the opening bassoon solo characterizing Sancho Panza on his donkey, the composer uses unique percussion effects to convey the hapless hero and his never-ending battle to stay up on his horse Rocinante. The listener can hear the rusty suit of armor as Don Quixote continually falls from his horse in one adventure after another. Perhaps the most memorable imagery in the entire literary epic is Don Quixote's battle with the windmills. Using harmonic effects combined with unique percussion scoring, the composer has brought this tale to life through the unfocused eyes of the knight. Funny, yet with a sense of sadness, Sancho and the Windmills will be a favorite moment in the performance of Symphony No. 3 "Don Quixote".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.00The Illumination (Symphony No. 3, Mvt. 4) - Robert W. Smith
"The Illumination" draws upon the reflection of man at the end of his life for its creative direction. Simple, yet beautiful melodic statements combined with lush harmonies will have the audience reflecting upon the entire story as Don Quixote did at the end of his journey. Quotes from the previous three movements tie the creative work together leading to the glorious ascension into the light. Emotionally powerful, this final movement of "Symphony No. 3: Don Quixote" will bring the audience to their feet celebrating that small bit of Don Quixote that lives in all of us.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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