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£66.95The Star-Spangled Banner - John Stafford Smith / arr. Brian Balmages
Premiered by the Ohio All-State Band, this stunning and emotional arrangement pays homage to the amazing performance by Bruce Hornsby and Branford Marsalis at the 1991 NBA All-Star Game. That performance visibly affected many in the audience in a deep way, and this arrangement is designed to evoke those same emotions. True to the original, yet with a contemporary spin that does not go too far. Amazingly powerful.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£92.50Shadow Waltzes - Brian Balmages
Drawing on the contrast of darkness against light, this innovative work is menacing at times, seemingly innocent at others, and nearly out of control at its most volatile moments. A static rhythmic pulse forms the backdrop for the entire piece as shadows seem to move throughout darkness in a playful yet deceitful way. An invigorating and unique work!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£79.50When Spirits Soar - Brian Balmages
Let the emotion pour off your stage with this powerful composition. Opening with exciting woodwind flourishes and contrasting fanfares, the piece eventually moves into a sensitive passage featuring beautiful chamber writing. Special effects are employed (including tuned wine glasses and singing) in an ethereal presentation of the melody using piano, bells, and vibraphone. As the piece builds one final time, the beautiful sweeping lines of the lyrical section return under powerful woodwind ostinatos. This work truly soars!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£79.50Breaking Through - Brian Balmages
Break down barriers with this energetic, joyous celebration of creativity and possibility! The incessant rhythmic drive combines with a flurry of woodwind flourishes and heroic brass fanfares, resulting in a high-energy barnburner that is destined to bring down the house!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£98.50Open Space - Brian Balmages
Experience the International Space Station through the power of music. This epic three-movement work musically depicts several astronauts' first-hand accounts of launch, first experiences of floating, and a breathtaking spacewalk. Movements include Launch; Floating, yet Falling; and Spacewalk. A powerful and substantial centerpiece for any program.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£50.50Star Above, Shine Brightly - Brian Balmages
This beautiful ballad for concert band is based on a melody written by the composer's father. Skillfully scored to expose students to more complex harmonies reminiscent of Percy Grainger, this wonderful piece explores chorales, chamber music, and full ensemble writing. An excellent choice for your contest warm-up or change-of-pace concert selection. (4:10)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£73.50Kyiv, 2022 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Balmages, Brian
Written as a powerful sequel to Moscow, 1941, this work changes the narrative, where the theme from Moscow now becomes the aggressor, and the heroic people of Ukraine are represented by the Ukrainian National Anthem and the powerful song "Prayer for Ukraine." Certain to spark discussions about humanity, history, and culture, this piece can easily be performed alongside Moscow, 1941 or in place of it.Duration: 4.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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