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£50.50Kilauea - Brian Balmages
Simple aleatoric passages help recreate the effect of an erupting volcano in this powerful yet extremely playable composition. Using bass drum to suggest the groaning of the volcano, the lyrical opening foreshadows the wildness of the eruption, and in transition, students play any notes and rhythms desired. As the lava begins to flow, a cacaphonous ostinato appears over a menacing theme in the trumpets and low voices. In addition to the regular part, an optional advanced snare drum part is included for accomplished percussionists.
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£58.50Haunted Clocks - Brian Balmages
Simple aleatoric devices and clever effects combine to tell the story of a haunted clock factory and its mischievous inhabitants. Beginning with the sound of a single clock, additional clocks seemingly come to life and join in, creating a chorus of clock effects including wind-up, grandfather and cuckoo clocks. The Dies Irae is presented throughout in various altered versions, adding to the somewhat diabolical nature of the scene. Extremely unique and inventive!
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£53.95The Fire's Fury - Brian Balmages
An event so powerful that it is hard to control, seemingly unpredictable, aggressive, fast moving, and unstable. All these thoughts are explored as powerful percussion elements combine with dissonant intervals in the winds. Complex sounds for a work that is very approachable!
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£87.50Always United, Forever Strong - Brian Balmages
This dynamic concert opener reflects on the power of a community coming together to be greater than the sum of its individual members. A single note fanfare progressively builds and blossoms into a massive declaration of power and might. Glorious and resolute, this may just be the concert opener that brings your audience to its feet.
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£53.95Twittering Machine - Brian Balmages
Inspired by the ambiguous 1922 artwork by Swiss-German painter Paul Klee, this dark music depicts a struggle between nature and machine. A haunting melody slowly transforms as the machine around it grows (represented by a series of layered percussion sounds). A deeply rich and powerful work for young bands that invites many opportunities for cross-curricular discussion.
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£62.95Apparitions - Brian Balmages
This serious lyrical work paints a picture of lonely apparitions that constantly appear and then fade away. Designed as an excellent introduction to expressive playing with more complex harmonies, all ranges are intentionally conservative, allowing students to explore the musical depth and various contemporary textures. Unique percussion effects include placing a cymbal upside down on a timpani and bowing it while fluttering the pedal, creating a supernatural effect toward the end of the work. Suspenseful and innovative.
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£62.95Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - P. I. Tchaikovsky / arr. Brian Bankston
The well-known "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" is orchestrated here for winds and percussion with the mallet instruments in the forefront. Show off your best glockenspiel, vibraphone, xylophone or marimba player at your next holiday concert. Or, you can have them all play at once, or maybe even pass the tune around! There are lots of possibilities with this one. It is a real crowd pleaser with an instantly recognizable theme.Original Item#: RWS-2317-00
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£64.95Game of Tones - Brian Bankston
If you're a lover of epic adventures or simply seeking an electrifying musical experience for your ensemble, promises to transport you to a world of swords, sorcery, and symphonic storytelling. Take your young musicians on a thrilling musical journey in G minor. Your students will enjoy the combination of 3/4 meter, colorful harmonies, and dotted rhythms. This epic work is sure to leave a big impression on your audience, while inspiring your students' stylistic and creative expression. (1:47)
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£82.95Fanfare Forza - Brian Balmages
This contemporary fanfare will usher in a sense of excitement and anticipation as the music unfolds in dramatic fashion. Bold, rhythmic motives combine with massively powerful lyrical lines spanning a wide gamut of emotions. The kind of opener that may just bring your audience to its feet!
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£52.95The Cherry Tree
is a beautiful and lyrical folk song dating back as early as the 15th century in the English Midlands. Having traveled all around western Europe, this folk tune eventually found its way to America, gaining popularity in the South in early 1900s and again in the 1960s. This setting, by composer Brian Beck, captures the beauty and simplicity of the original ballad while encouraging musical expression and smooth phrasing. (3:21) Correlated to Level 5. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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