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£50.50Asturias - Isaac Albéniz / arr. Michael Story
A movement from Issac Albniz' , this high-energy Michael Story arrangement has an intriguing melody scored around a lush chorale-section. Asturias, also known as "Leyenda," is a superb beginning band transcription of the renowned nationalistic Spanish composer. A bold musical statement! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.95Ovation - Michael Story
Introduced with a bold beginning, transitions to a charming melodic interlude and then builds to a dynamic conclusion. Scored in A-B-A form with a constant pulse, this Michael Story composition will certainly be a musical celebration for your beginning band. Bravo! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£45.95Fantasy on "Chester" - William Billings / scored by Michael Story
This famous melody became very popular during the American Revolution and was first published in 1778 as a patriotic hymn. It served as the unofficial national anthem during that war. Michael Story infuses this tune with satisfying harmonic structuring and presents it in a version playable by the youngest band or ensemble. A most satisfying and sophisticated presentation. (1:51)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£50.50Lost Tomb of the Incas - Michael Story
Inspired by the 1911 discovery of a well preserved Inca ruin in Peru, Michael Story has scored this intriguing work for beginners. opens with a driving fanfare followed by an initial flute statement of the characteristic melody. The theme develops and builds to a dynamic conclusion. Certain to capture the imaginations of students and audiences alike! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£64.95Speedball - Michael Story
A concert, contest, or festival opener cast in traditional ABA overture form, the piece maintains the same energetic tempo throughout. The enhanced contemporary elements composer Michael Story selected permit a fresh new feel. Demonstrating rhythmic precision, ensemble consistency and conformity, and varied articulations, will provide the clarity necessary for a successful performance. A vigorous musical adventure! (2:25)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.95Ritual Fire Dance (From ) - Manuel de Falla / arr. Michael Story
From de Falla's ballet the very familiar "Ritual Fire Dance" is scored especially for your young band from the pen of Michael Story. Beginning with the haunting sound of low trilling clarinets, the melody is initially stated by the alto voices. The dance in the opera takes place before a campfire and increases in energy and speed to a frenzied climax. A big sounding setting for your developing band! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£62.95Intrada Festiva - Michael Story
A musical celebration of life skillfully crafted by Michael Story develops a joyous melody through a myriad of voices and textures. Playing on the rhythmic composition, the celebration continues to build incorporating the use of subtle mixed meter and accent shifts that will delight the performers and audiences alike. This solidly scored original work will serve well as either an opener or closer to bring your program to a stunning conclusion. A real winner! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.95La Serpiente - Michael Story
Open your next concert with this energetic Spanish-flavored piece from composer Michael Story. Featuring bold melodies and colorful harmonies, (The Snake) will evoke images of Flamenco dancers and bullfights. With a variety of instrumental colors and dynamic contrasts, the piece will also serve as a worthy introduction to the Spanish Phrygian scale. (1:30)
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£50.50The Raven - Michael Story
Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poem is the basis for this original piece by Michael Story. Written for students at the end of their first year in band, , with its haunting melody and colorful scoring, evokes the sense of sadness and loss that pervades Poe's timeless work. This unique piece would be a welcome addition to any beginning band library. (1:50)
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£53.95Migrations - Michael Story
A lovely flute solo sets the stage for this creative new work from the pen of Michael Story. Some innovative harmonies set this composition above the rest. A contemporary yet reflective work, musically depicts African animals' annual migration through the folk music of Kenya and Tanzania. The folk songs that inspired this work are "Masai Women from Kenya," the gentle "Wagogo Soothing Song" from Tanzania, and the "Wagogo Marriage Ritual." Cross cultural programming at its best! (3:40)
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