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£58.50
In Nature's Glory - Brian Balmages
Opening with a stately rhythm in the low brass, the main theme moves into a slightly slower and more lyrical section with cascading triplets moving throughout the woodwinds. Moving into a faster section, the piece echoes motives from earlier in the work while introducing a few new ideas. An excellent choice for contest and festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50
Shenandoah Triptych - Brian Balmages
This three-part fantasy opens with a brisk, light style. The piece moves quickly into a lyrical treatment of Shenandoah. A restatement of the opening motif leads into a slower section in which the original theme is presented both backward and forward in a beautiful harmonic setting. A final section utilizes additional melodic variations and a chorale setting under a woodwind ostinato before coming to a dynamic conclusion. An ideal festival piece!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95
Through Courageous Eyes - Brian Balmages
This innovative work makes use of an optional piano part that is most likely playable by someone already in the band. It was written in honor of Matt Rhodes, a student at John T. Baker Middle (Damascus, MD), who passed away during a battle with spina bifida. It represents his kindness, courage, and determination despite his confinement to a wheelchair. An opening ethereal section and chorale moves into an exciting portrayal of life which concludes with a humorous ending that was very characteristic of Matt. A very musical new composition which teaches much more than notes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
Miramar Fanfare - Brian Balmages
Uses only 5 notes!This easy fanfare is the perfect way to open your concert or assembly. Written specifically for an after-school band program, this very accessible work uses a lot of rhythmic unison and simple harmonies. Ideal to teach students fundamental concepts of form, countermelody, and harmony - and with only five notes. Easy music that sounds more complex!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
Conquest - Brian Balmages
Uses only 5 notes!Opening with a drone, the melody begins in unison and then expands with simple harmonies in rhythmic unison. A second section includes pulsating band hits interspersed with brief section features. An easy new work for your first concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.50
The Awakening - Brian Balmages
This captivating composition was inspired by that 'breakthrough' moment when people start to realize there is much more to life than they originally thought. Opening with a woodwind ostinato, the horns introduce the melody thatbecomes the focus of the work. The pace continues through a beautiful lyrical section that soon explodes into a triumphant ending of brass under a flourishing woodwind ostinato. An ideal concert opener.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95
Smithsonian Suite - Brian Balmages
This 4-movement multicultural suite provides a wealth of teaching and performance opportunities, especially at the beginning level. Each movement is based on a Smithsonian National Museum in Washington D.C. (Natural History, American Indian, African Art, and Air and Space). These movements can easily be performed separately. In addition to cross-curriculum teaching, the opening theme is slightly altered in each movement, teaching the concept of variations. Strongly consider this new work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.95
Flight of the Griffin - Brian Balmages
This exciting new work is based on the griffin, a mythological creature native to India, having the head, legs, and wings of an eagle, and the body of a lion. Starting with open 5ths in the clarinets, slight elements of Indian music are introduced as the work builds to its opening theme. A powerful middle section combines elements of chamber playing and full ensemble. The closing section represents the actual flight of the griffin, bringing the whole piece to a dramatic ending. Strongly consider this highly energetic composition!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£123.00
Symphonic Episodes - Brian Balmages
The second movement can easily be performed on its own with its beautiful lyrical melodies and powerful emotional impact. The third movement makes use of themes heard throughout the other movements before coming to a grand conclusion. You won't want to miss this one!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
Jingle Bell Tones - Brian Balmages
Three supplemental exercises help students learn the piece, and the exercises themselves can be played together as duets or a trio to encourage practice outside of school. Fabulous sounds with only six notes!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days