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£50.50Waltz for Band and Water Glasses (with Apologies to Johann Strauss) - Johann Strauss / arr. Michael Story
Get ready to place your tongue in your cheek with this three-four classic in an all new light; the traditional Strauss waltz melody is clanked out on water glasses. Prepared for the first year players during their second semester, this one is great fun. Teach about Strauss and have some fun with this exciting rendition. (1:44)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£55.50Jingle Band! - James Pierpont / arr. Michael Story
Based on the popular holiday song "Jingle Bells," this is a spirited and sometimes humorous arrangement that features the entire band, and includes numerous colorful percussion sounds. What better time to teach marcato accents than the holiday season? A real crowd pleaser! (2:30)
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£55.50Swingin' Bell Carol - Mykola Leontovych / arr. Michael Story
The inspiration of this setting comes from Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych's original 1914 work for mixed choir, which demonstrates both his sacred and nationalistic style. The four-note ostinato is known by several different titles and performed in a wide variety of styles including classical, metal, country, rock, and pop, and, with this jazz setting, the original takes on yet another new flavor. (2:00)
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£55.50Caribbean Christmas
This Michael Story rendition of "Angels We Have Heard on High" has a lot of style, adding the flavor of the islands to your holiday concert. Your percussionists will have the time of their lives and the trombones will love the flashy glissandos. The melody flows seamlessly from section to section. A new holiday classic with flair. (2:02)
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£64.95Mars ("The Bringer of War," from ) - Gustav Holst / arr. Michael Story
In all of music literature, there is little that is more breathtaking in its raw musical power than this movement from Gustav Holst's . A thundering war theme introduces the work in a dramatic 5/4 meter with hugely successful harmonic and rhythmic counterpoint. is guaranteed to bring your audience to its feet, resounding with applause! (3:16)
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£62.95The Liberty Bell - John Philip Sousa / arr. Michael Story
You can hear the bell in this clearly edited arrangement of the familiar Sousa march. Ample doublings of all the traditional lines ensure a grandiose performance. A solid programming choice for all occasions. (3:42)
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£64.50Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void - Jason Hayes and Mike Patti / arr. Michael Story
This stunning musical collage of tunes from the wildly popular video game, , was composed by Jason Hayes and Mike Patti. Themes include "The Stars Our Home," "The Fall of Shakuras," "Honor Guides Me," and " My Life for Aiur." Vividly contrasting styles combine to embrace the cherished themes and are masterfully interwoven into this through-played medley. (4:30)
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£53.95High School Cadets - John Philip Sousa / arr. Michael Story
One of Sousa's most popular marches of the 130 he composed was written in 1890 and commissioned by the Washington, D.C. high school now called Central High School. Scored right in the pocket for your young or developing band, this rendition presents the perfect opportunity to teach marcato and march style while performing this historically significant work so important to concert band genre. (2:00)
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£58.50Legacy (An Overture for Band) - Robert W. Smith and Michael Story
Beginning with a short powerful fanfare-like opening statement, the melody is first introduced in the trumpet section followed by the entire ensemble. The melody is developed throughout, building to an exciting conclusion. A solid choice for your first year students! (2:07)
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£60.50Academic Festival Overture - Johannes Brahms / arr. Michael Story
Although conceived as a comical academic musical representation by its renowned composer, this overture is lyrical and exciting. There are opportunities for your students to present sudden stylistic changes and tempo shifts which permit for both performance and teaching. It is still used in a variety of settings (even in its comedic intent) in films and on the more serious concert stage. This arrangement includes generous cuing to accommodate incomplete instrumentations. Classic, familiar and even humorous, it is a sure winner for your developing band. (3:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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