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£91.99Guardians of the Waves (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Guardians of the Waves was commissioned by the Japan Coast Guard Band to celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2018. They gave the premiere as part of a 30th anniversary concert on November 8th that year. Set in traditional march form, Guardians of the Waves opens with a short introduction, which leads to the main theme, played initially by the brass and then repeated with a florid woodwind descant. The theme is extended and morphs into a second theme, first played tutti and then quietly repeated by bassoon, tenor sax and euphonium. This leads to a conventional 'bass strain', played twice with varying accompaniments. A quieter trio section follows, delicately scored and featuring the tenor instruments of the band. Taken up by the full band, this leads back to a recall of the introduction and a return to the main two themes, which lead to a triumphal close. Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.99Wish You Were Here (Flexible Solo with Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
A chance to feature a star soloist! The solo part can be played by either flute, clarinet, alto sax or trumpet. The band can also benefit by learning the importance of accompanying sympathetically.Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.99A Plymouth Pageant (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
A stirring opener in typically British style. Good dynamics are needed for an effective performance as are well-defined stylistic changes between the various sections. Part 2 gets to take the lead in the central trio! Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.99A Walk by the River (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
A dreamy slower number to highlight your band's lyrical qualities. Sensitive observation of dynamics will add expression to your performance. Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99A Spanish Overture (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Add a touch of flamenco to your concert programmes with this sparkling taste of southern Spain. It features melodies in every part and important roles for the percussion section.Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Jelly Roll Rag (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Introduce your players painlessly to the concept of swing! Every part has an important role to play and little solos throughout to keep them on their toes. Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95Zodiac Dances (Concert Band CD) - Sparke, Philip
Includes:Spirit of AndalusiaSong of FriendshipReflections on an Old Japanese Folk SongWind in the ReedsThe Way to HeavenThe Legend of Spirit IslandSt Paul's SuiteIn Memoriam: For the FallenZodiac Dances
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99March Prelude: Alnwick Town (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
March Prelude: Alnwick Town was commissioned by the Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band (with Ray Thompson as conductor) to celebrate their first 25 years. It opens majestically with answering phrases between various sections of the band, leading to a faster march-like section, its main theme echoes the rhythms of the opening material. A bridge passage featuring snippets for saxophones and trumpets leads to a new theme, more legato in nature and repeated after a change of key. The bridge passage returns to herald a restatement of the main theme before the opening material reappears to close the work with a flourish.Duration: 3.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£152.99Aurora Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Aurora Dances was commissioned by the Hong Kong-based Winter Band Festival, and consists of three movements, to be played without a break. Aurora Borealis opens with florid woodwind figures and highlights different sections of the band in turn. The second movement Aurora Australis leads to a sombre chorale, which builds to a full-band climax. The finale Aurora Dances is characterised by rhythmic, dance-like themes. A central section features a contrasting legato melody, but this doesn't dispel the energetic feel of the opening, which returns to close the work.Duration: 8.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.99Desert Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, just southeast of Las Vegas and surrounded by desert: this was the inspiration for the title. Desert Dances opens with a lively introduction, mostly in 3/4, which pervades the faster sections of the piece. This subsides to introduce a slower dance which expands to a full-band climax. The introduction soon returns and leads to the main theme of the piece, a waltz-like melody played by the full ensemble. A short bridge passage follows, which leads to a legato central theme. This is played twice and heralds the return of the main theme and a short coda which closes the work. An imaginative work for concert or contest with nice features throughout all groups of the band.Duration: 4.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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