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£209.99Diamond Concerto - Philip Sparke
Diamond Concerto was commissioned by Musikverein Mrschied from Germany - Dr. Eric Grandjean, conductor - for a special concert featuring Steven Mead as guest soloist. Together they gave the world premiere on 28th April 2012 in the town theatre of Idar-Oberstein.The commission is a highlight in the 30-year friendship between composer and soloist, which has included many mutual CD projects and concerts and, now, a concerto. Sparke had Steven Mead's special euphonium sound in his head throughout the composition process and made free use of the variety of styles which the world-renowned virtuoso has made his own during his highly successful solo career.The village ofMrschied lies to the west of Frankfurt am Main in the area known as the German Road of Precious Stones, which is famous for its thriving gem industry. Because of this it was decided to give the commission a local connection by choosing the title, Diamond Concerto. Each of the three movements is named after a famous diamond:1 EARTH STARis rather stern in mood, opening with a free fantasy for the soloist over a static chord from the band. This leads to an Allegro Moderato in minor mode where small motives are gradually repeated and developed by both band and soloist.2 OCEAN DREAMuses a varied quote from the composer's Music for Battle Creek, including a melting slow melody that was originally written with Steven Mead in mind.3 BLUE HEARTwas written, at Steven Mead's suggestion, in bebop style and takes the form of a jazz waltz. The quasi-improvisatory central section features a call-and-response passage for the soloist and upper woodwinds.Soloist: Difficulty 6Diamond Concerto is available for euphonium and piano (AMP 374-401) as well as for euphonium and brass band (AMP 354-030).
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£91.99Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune - Philip Sparke
The Irish folk tune, which appears towards the end of the piece, is Slane, a hymn tune version of the much older folk melody The Banks of the Bann. In Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune, fragments of the folk tune hint at what is to come later in the piece, but another folk-like tune is predominant. This later acts as a descant to Slane when it finally appears. Add a little Sparke sparkle to any concert with this lovely interlude.
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£267.99Suite From Hymn of the Highlands - Philip Sparke
Complete score and full set of parts for Philip Sparke's Suite From Hymn To The Highlands for Wind Band. Suite from Hymn of the Highlands draws three expressive musical pictures of the Scottish highlands. The first movement, Ardross Castle, features solo passages for clarinet and bassoon and features a fascinating bagpipe melody. The second movement, Alladale, is a saxophone trio with an accompaniment featuring the percussion section. The final movement, Dundonnell, features two highly contrasting melodies, a wild presto and the bagpipe melody first heard in the first movement.
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£99.99A Monmouth Overture - Philip Sparke
A Monmouth Overture was composed in 2007 for the Haberdashers' Symphonic Winds, as part of Philip Sparke's year as composer-in-residence at the Monmouth school. The work is based around the 15th century Agincourt Song, written inhonor of Henry V's victory over the larger but outdated French army. Henry V was born in Monmouth in 1387, giving this wonderful overture its historical title. Bring a piece of history with a modern twist to your concert program.Dur: 4:30
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£141.99Shaker Heights Fantasy - Philip Sparke
The Shakers were a sect who, in the 18th Century, sailed out from England to America. Right into the late 19th Century, the numerous songs of this community were handed down orally, until they were written down in various volumes of song collections.Philip Sparkes fantasy for wind band is based on a selection of these beautiful, captivatingly simple songs.
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£13.95The Kings Go Forth (Concert Band CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.6The Central Band of the Royal Air Force conducted by Wing Commander Rob Wiffin with the Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra conducted by James Gourlay1Fiesta!Philip SparkeCentral Band of the Royal Air Force7.092Diversions - Variations on a Swiss Folk SongPhilip SparkeCentral Band of the Royal Air Force15.553-6New World DancesMartin EllerbyCentral Band of the Royal Air Force8.39 Earth Dance 2.08 Moon Dance 3.25 Sun Dance 3.066-8Sinfonietta No.1Philip SparkeCentral Band of the Royal Air Force14.05 Overture 2.41 Aria 5.32 Scherzo 5.259-11The Kings Go ForthEdward GregsonRoyal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra17.17 The Church 4.27 The People 4.42 The State 8.05
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£13.95GREAT BRITISH MUSIC FOR WIND BAND (Western Band of the Royal Air Force) (CD)
The Western Band of the Royal Air Force. Director of Music Flight Lieutenant Rob Wiffin. Includes: James Cook Circumnavigator (Vinter/Lamb); Countdown (to Eternity?) (Michael Short); Theatre Music (Philip Sparke); A Swiss Festival Overture (Philip Sparke); A Christmas Suite (David Barker); All Afoot (Gordon Jacob); Music for a Festival (Philip Sparke)
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£13.95MIGHTY VOICE, The (Central Band of the Royal Air Force) (CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.3 The Central Band of the Royal Air Force conducted by Squadron Leader Rob Wiffin. Guest Soloist: Steven Mead, euphonium. Includes: Sinfonietta No.2 (Philip Sparke); Old English Suite (Michael Short); Pantomime (Philip Sparke); Delta Dances (Kenneth Platts); Mountain Song (Philip Sparke); Mighty Voice (Paul Patterson).
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£17.95Golden Peak (Concert Band Double CD)
Includes:Disc 1:Grande Fanfare (Thomas Doss)Seatbelts Fastened! (Jan Van der Roost)Centenary 2019 (Jan de Haan)Castrum Alemorum (Jacon de Haan)Valentin's Chorale (Thomas Doss)Festive Overture (Satoshi Yagisawa)A Sevenoaks Suite (Philip Sparke)Golden Peaks (Thierry Deleruyelle)The Air Race (Otto M. Schwarz)Stepstones (Jan Van der Roost)Disc 2:March Prelude: Alnwick Town (Philip Sparke)Out of Space (Thomas Doss)The Temple Musician (Jan de Haan)Rhapsody in Blue (George Gershwin arr. Paul Murtha)Georgia on my Mind (arr. Peter Kleine Schaars)The Lion King (arr. Michael Brown)Con Te Partiro (arr. Eric J. Hovi)The Longest Time (arr. Gerald Oswald)Hula Hoop (Marc Jeanbourquin)Highlights from Toy Story 4 (arr. Johnnie Vinson)Senorita (arr. Timothy Graves)High Hopes (arr. Matt Conaway)Old Town Road (arr. Paul Murtha)Highlights from Rocketman (arr. Johnnie Vinson)Easy Lover (arr. Marc Jeanbourquin)Tom Jones in Concert (arr. Gilbert Tinner)Ellington! (arr. Stephen Bulla)
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£13.95The Sword and the Crown (Concert Band CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band - Volume 2The Central Band of the Royal Air Force conducted by Wing Commander Barrie Hingley1A Pittsburgh OverturePhilip SparkeThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force5.592The Sword and the CrownEdward GregsonThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force13.543Ballad for BandGordon JacobThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force7.224-7A Derbyshire SuiteMichael ShortThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force16.27 On Stanton Moor 5.05 The Cat and the Fiddle 3.04 Lord Musgrave's Dining Room 4.41 Well Dressing 3.328CelebrationPhilip SparkeThe Central Band of the Royal Air Force10.54
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