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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.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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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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£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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£62.95Scenes from an Ocean Voyage - Brian Balmages
This spectacular four-movement work paints extraordinary pictures of sea life. Movements include Introduction - Into the Great Blue Sea, The Prowling Shark, Dolphins at Play, and Whale Sighting. Wonderfully programmatic with a wide array of effects and imagery, this work is orchestrated to sound much more difficult than its grade level indicates. Perform the entire work or just a few movements - they all stand on their own. Extremely engaging!
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£58.50Heart of Gold - Brian Balmages
This highly energetic work uses a simple melody combined with fantastic orchestration for amazing results. A fantastic opportunity to teach 7/8 in a fun, engaging way, the piece is always based on 2+2+3 groupings and has modest technical demands so students can focus on meter. Directors will be excited at how quickly students grasp the concept and are able to dive into the rich musical lines woven throughout. So much fun!
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£82.95Joy in All Things - Brian Balmages
This exuberant expression of joy begins with a series of brass fanfares punctuated by percussion interludes and woodwind flourishes. Moving between bold multi-meter sections and lighter passages, the opening music propels forward until a reflective center section arrives, featuring solos for onstage and offstage flutes. The end of the work brings back all the intensity of the opening along with expanded fanfares and multi meter passages. Fantastic!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£45.95Jingle Bell Tones - Brian Balmages
This very easy holiday fanfare is ideal for teaching accents to your ensemble. The "bell tone" motif occurs several times throughout the work. As the title suggests, the focus of the work is Jingle Bells, though hints of other favorites are heard at the beginning and the end. 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!
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£53.95Smithsonian 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.
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£53.95Olympia - Brian Balmages
This powerful fanfare captures the spirit of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The opening figure in the percussion is reminiscent of Aaron Copland and introduces the opening theme. As the theme seamlessly develops, the piece picks up tempo as snippets of the fanfare theme are interjected between lyrical statements in the woodwinds. Great (and flexible) percussion writing adds depth to the work. In addition to the regular part, an optional advanced snare drum part is included for accomplished percussionists. Bold sounds yet extremely playable!
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£79.50Starscapes - Brian Balmages
This three-movement programmatic work is based on various constellations and their Greek mythologies. Movements include Orion (The Hunter), Draco (The Dragon), and Pegasus (The Winged Horse). The opening movement paints a picture of the night sky before introducing the mighty Orion. The second movement depicts the fiery dragon and its fierce triple row of teeth. (An optional lion's roar enhances the movement.) The final movement takes listeners on a flight with Pegasus, beginning with a fast gallop on the ground before the magnificent animal takes flight. The movements can be performed separately or as a whole. Absolutely stunning!
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