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£106.95
Russian Folk Song Suite - Anatoly Lyadov
Russian Folk Song Suite is a collection of three contrasting movements taken from the orchestral work Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58 by Anatoly Lyadov. Originally written in 1905, these short pieces, transcribed here for concert band by Bill Calhoun, stay true to the original in both character and performance techniques. A colorful addition to the repertoire for the concert band.
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£506.50Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront - Leonard Bernstein
The acclaimed 1954 film On the Waterfront starred Marlon Brando and garnered multiple Academy Awards, as well as a nomination for Bernstein's poignant and evocative music (his only film score). Using music from the film, Bernstein created this 20-minute suite which consists of six continuously flowing movements. Juxtaposing moments of tenderness with elements of cold savagery as depicted in the film, this is a monumental and distinctive addition to the symphonic wind ensemble repertoire.
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£109.99Little Suite for Peace - AndrĂ© Waignein
This dazzling suite portrays the side of the armed forces that is oftenoverlooked - the vital role they play as peacekeepers throughout theworld. Each of the four movements shows an aspect of military life- the precision of a military parade, the splendour of the officers ball,the sadness of remembering those who have lost their lives and thehope that someday there will be peace throughout the world. This trulycompelling work will make a great addition to any concert.
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£154.99Piccola Suite Italiana - Franco Cesarini
With this new suite for concert band Franco Cesarini draws on the rich repertoire of folk songs from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northern Italy. Between the 16th and 17th Century this rural region developed the 'furlana', a brilliant dance in 6/8 time. This catchy dance soon spread throughout Europe and became more cultivated. Franois Couperin (1668-1733), Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) and Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) all composer of the 18th century composed 'furlane' and in the 20th Century Maurice Ravel used a 'furlana' dance his Tombeau de Couperin. Franco Cesarini follows this great tradition by using the 'furlana' as the basis for this major new concertwork.
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£118.99A Triple Suite - AndrĂ© Waignein
Following an inspirational trip to the Italian province of Como Andr Waignein composed A Triple Suite, to capture the true beauty of this region. Waignein used three musical settings to depict Como. The first portrays the discovery of the lake and the picturesque villages around it. The second is a dreamy observation of the boats moving peacefully across the lake and the third depicts the energy of the town as locals and tourists mingle soaking up the friendly Italian atmosphere. Treat your audience to a delightful journey to Italy!
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£149.99Aladdin Suite - Carl Nielsen
The large creative output of the Danish composer Carl Nielsen (1865 - 1931) contains six symphonies, chamber music, vocal works and music for the theatre: two operas (Saul & David and Maskerade) and stage music for sixteen different plays. The stage music for Aladdin was written at the request of Johannes Nielsen, the director of the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen. This production was based on the drama Aladdin (1805) by the Danish author Adam Oehlenschlger. Already before the premiere at the Royal Theatre, Carl Nielsen had adapted some of the music for the concert hall: he conducted the first performance of six of the seven movements of the concert suite on February6th, 1919. Johan de Meij's transcription for symphonic band contains the following movements: I Oriental Festival March II Aladdin's Dream / Dance of the Morning Mist III African Negro Dance
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£64.99
The Schumann Suite - Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann's interest in Music Education was demonstrated in his collection, An Album For The Young. This delightful series included The Stranger, Nordic Song, and Soldier's March, three wonderful solos that are now classics for young piano students. Stephen Bulla's marvelous transcription of these three melodies for young band, THE SCHUMANN SUITE, is a perfect change of pace.
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£37.50
First Christmas Suite - Mike Hannickel
Beginners LOVE to feel like they are playing "REAL MUSIC", even at that first winter performance. These simple arrangements of well-known carols let your students do just that. AND - the "suite" format let's you draw the beginning band's entire share of that first concert from one arrangement, if you like, saving on scarce music library funds. The sound of "Good King Wenceslas" and "Oh Come Little Children" belies the simplicity of the arrangements, and "Jolly Old St. Boogie-Claus" is just plain "riff-style" fun! They'll love this one!!
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£64.99The Nutcracker Suite - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Everyone loves the NUTCRACKER! The immense and unprecedented popularity of this ballet seems to be without limit. Now your Grade 1 band can experience the joy of playing the themes they know so well. This extremely flexible arrangement can be used in so many ways!! Play it all, or leave out selected movements. Use the optional "tag" ending, or skip it. Due to the flexibility of this arrangement, THE NUTCRACKER is great for programming early in the school year (while you're still discovering the capabilities of "this year's band"). Also, notice the "suggested changes" in the Notes to the Director, which make this arrangement more flexible yet! You just can't lose with MikeHannickel's arrangement of Tchaikowky's NUTCRACKER SUITE.
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1st Holiday Suite - Mike Hannickel
Recognize each of the winter celebrations in one piece of music. Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas are all represented in this very easy beginning band arrangement. If your group is ready to graduate from unison method book lines, they are ready for this arrangement. Beginning band director/composer Mike Hannickel has made sure that this piece will be accessible to any first year group.If you used this composer's FIRST CHRISTMAS SUITE with your groups in the past, you are sure to like this one, too.Happy Holidays!
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