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£60.50Danse Macabre - Camille Saint-Saëns / arr. Michael Story
This work was originally scored as a tone poem that was written in 1874 by well-known French composer Camille Saint-Sans. The basis of the piece is an old French superstition where at the stroke of midnight on Halloween, Death appears and summons the dead to dance while he plays his music for them. In a familiar 3/4, it's spooky enough for a Halloween performance and classical enough for any program or contest all year long! (3:15)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£54.95It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Eddie Pola and George Wyle / arr. Michael Story
A wonderfully warm interpretation of this timeless holiday standard has been prepared for your beginners. With a bright 3/4 time signature, the work helps to introduce triple meter while preparing for your winter program. A sure thing for any holiday concert.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£51.50Game of Bones - Michael Story
The tongue-in-cheek title gives a hint to an upbeat original composition that sets the stage to feature the antics of a unique glissando-anxious section. With an exotic flavor and the ability to engage enhanced and doubled percussion, this piece is a compelling choice that every beginning band can conquer. (2:00)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£51.50Slingshot - Michael Story
A driving original work that's fun to play and a compelling performance piece for your audience. Teaching opportunities abound with careful attention to shifting dynamics, counting, and a variety of articulations. It's creatively scored to accommodate all of your percussionists or as few as five. This one's right on target! (1:30)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£58.50To Honor, Thank and Remember - Michael Story
Three contrasting sections are united to create this lovely composition which has been dedicated by the composer to the men and women who won World War II. The piece begins with a flourishing fanfare which is interrupted by what may be Michael Story's most beautiful melody. This melody interacts with rhythmic excitement and concludes with a grandiose statement of the theme. A superb choice! (3:13)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£61.95Astronomica - Michael Story
Musically depicting the earliest recorded writings on astrology, this original composition begins with a hauntingly beautiful introduction transitioning to a forceful exploration with a dynamic conclusion. Enjoy this astrological journey that reinforces fermatas, caesuras, and contrasting articulations. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£60.50Footprints on the Moon - Michael Story
This emotional original work celebrates the entire United States space program and specifically the July 20th anniversary of the first lunar landing of Apollo 11 in 1969. The piece opens with a majestic and punctuated theme followed immediately by an inquisitive melody. This is interrupted to pay tribute to those lost in Apollo 1 then resumes and develops towards a glorious and soaring conclusion. A compelling choice! (3:30)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.95Funny Bones - Michael Story and Robert W. Smith
Sure to tickle, "Funny Bones" features your trombone section strutting their stuff with the full band supporting their antics in a rock-groove fashion. A gliss here or there is sure to please. This one's a winner! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.95Slavonic Dance No. 1 - Antonín Dvorák / arr. Michael Story
From the Czech composer Antonn Dvork. Originally composed in 1886 for four-hand piano, this beginning band transcription/reduction develops the charismatic melody and offers opportunity to explore the varied timbres in beginning band in a sure-fire solid setting. Providing a stunning opportunity to introduce or reinforce three-quarter time, the arrangement is a charming choice for concert and contest alike. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£68.00Beyond!
Beyond was written to celebrate America's exploration of space, culminating with the historic moon landing of Apollo 11 in July, 1969. The music moves through the exciting events: a sunrise awakening, the victorious emotion of the successful landing, the spreading news, trepidation at the challenges returning to earth, and the ultimate relief and joy at the safe splashdown of the NASA astronauts. Intended to ignite the imagination, this piece encourages players to tell a story with their instrument and wonder what else may lie ahead in the future, Beyond?
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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