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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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£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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£66.95Sousa Palooza - John Philip Sousa / arr. Michael Story
During his career, Sousa composed more than 130 marches with a wide variety of styles. contains only nine! Can you name them all? Musical fragments of these cherished marches are masterfully combined with traditional fervor and even a bit of musical humor. A wonderful opportunity to program a work that embraces so much of the contemporary concert band's musical heritage. Bravo! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£60.50Academic Festival Overture - Johannes Brahms / arr. Michael Story
Although conceived as a comical academic musical representation by its renowned composer, this overture is lyrical and exciting. There are opportunities for your students to present sudden stylistic changes and tempo shifts which permit for both performance and teaching. It is still used in a variety of settings (even in its comedic intent) in films and on the more serious concert stage. This arrangement includes generous cuing to accommodate incomplete instrumentations. Classic, familiar and even humorous, it is a sure winner for your developing band. (3:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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.
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£50.50Garage Band - Michael Story
Break out the tools for Literally! With featured parts for hammer, ratchet and electric drill, this simple to assemble and a super choice to show your band with a little bit of a twist. (1:29)
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£58.50Fanfare to Joy - Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. Michael Story
A contemporary setting of Beethoven's revered melody is scored in a fanfare-style that will certainly draw acclaim. Following the introductory statement, the arrangement builds with intensity and intricacy to a dramatic conclusion. Bold and magnificent, this setting will be a dynamic opening to any program! (2:43) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£53.95Tribal War Chant - Michael Story
"Tribal War Chant" is based on authentic Native American war dances. These culturally symbolic dances consisted of human voices accompanied by drums, bells, and rattles. The thematic material is meaningfully staged over driving traditional rhythms with intense stylistic variations. Before a war, men danced to attain spirit and power; after a war, they danced to celebrate a victory. This exciting composition is a must on your next program. (4:00)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£56.50Awaken the Giant - Joel Spineti
This whimsical offering represents a story about a young boy who is chosen to confront a giant in order to learn his secrets. The textures and lilting rhythms create a fairy-tale soundscape sure to delight the performers and audience. (3:15)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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