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£84.99Yakolo - Gerald Oswald
Yakolo is originally a dance song from Africa. It reflects the people of Africa's zest for life, following the maxim 'Come and join us!'. In this work, the 'call and response' principle is featured as a trademark element of traditional African music. The rhythmic melodies invite listeners to sing and dance along and thus give shape to the African art of celebrating together. The repeating themes will be sure to put a smile on everyone's face!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50
Ugandan Festival
Turn your next performance into a spirited East African celebration! Centered on traditional Acholi music from Uganda, this piece introduces students to East African music with all its rhythmic drive and infectious energy. Proceeds from the sales of this work will be donated to The Patongo Fund (www.thepatongofund.org), which provides music education and music therapy for northern Ugandan Acholi refugee children. Your students will have a blast playing this piece, especially while knowing they are helping to make the world a better place.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£63.99Christmas Africana - Larry Neeck
Based on a traditional Kenyan Christmas carol, "Christmas Africana" lends a joyous and exotic change of pace to your concert. The use of African and traditional percussion instruments gives the piece its African flavor. With authentic, but easy rhythms, there are great opportunities for involving additional students in your percussion section. Energetic melodies and call-and-response patterns provide great tools for teaching blend and balance to the entire band. A really exciting and unique piece for your Christmas concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Distant Thunder of the Sacred Forest - Michael Sweeney
This amazing work opens with the sounds of distant villages as their drumming echoes through the African rain forests (or school gymnasium). As the players return to their normal seats in the band, the various elements of this composition gradually come together in a joyous unified celebration. Thoroughly researched to include authentic African patterns, Michael Sweeney has created a stunningly effective work that is playable by young ensembles. Includes performance and program notes on how to make your own percussion instruments and involve other departments in your school. Not just a piece of music...this is an event! Dur: 4:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95
Linda Merrick
1-3Battles and ChantsNigel ClarkeLinda Merrick (Clarinet) with Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra I. Foreign Invader 7.20 II. Betrayal 9.03 III. Defeat of the Southern Tribes 4.334Rondo VariationsGuy WoolfendenLinda Merrick (Clarinet) with Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra8.425African DancesKit TurnbullLinda Merrick (Clarinet) with Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra11.326-8Clarinet ConcertoMartin EllerbyLinda Merrick (Clarinet) with Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra I. Carousel 3.53 II. Cameo 7.02 III. Charabanc 4.159The Pre-Goodman RagMalcolm Arnold arr. Guy WoolfendenLinda Merrick (Clarinet) with Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra2.20
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£53.50Jerusalema (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Moagi & Zikode - Brown, Michael
Recorded by South African DJ and record producer Master KG and featuring Nomcebo Zikode this song has become an internet sensation along with the many dance challenges from around the globe. The uplifting melody and infectious rhythmic groove help make this one immediately appealing.
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£50.00Ubuntu (I Am Because We Are) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bankston, Brian
Teach your young musicians to work together with this African groove that comes from the heart. With limited ranges and technical demands, your students will be able to focus on balance, intonation and rhythmic accuracy. Not only will they enhance their musical skills, they will have fun playing music together and presenting it to their audience. Duration: 1.50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00Carols! (Pictures of the Holidays) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
How can you make Christmas carols exciting and fun? Add lots of percussion, of course! "Carols" is a medley of "God Bless Ye Merry Gentleman," "The Holly and the Ivy," "He is Born, the Holy Child," and "O Come, All Ye Faithful." Driving percussion, exciting harmonies and African drumming styles are combined to bring this arrangement together in a setting that will delight your audiences. Lots of fun for your students to prepare as well! Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Baba Yetu (from Civilization IV) (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Tin, Christopher - Vinson, Johnnie
Featured in Sid Meier's Civilization IV video game, this well-known theme includes an infectious African groove and memorable melody. Solidly scored here for flexible instrumentation.Duration: 3.00
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£69.99Sahara (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Deleruyelle, Thierry
Sahara takes you on a journey to the largest desert in the world. Located in the north of the African continent, it covers eight million square kilometres and spreads across ten nations. The work describes the various landscapes that the Sahara has to offer, using different instrumental groups to underline different characteristics. Both an intense rhythmic passage with lots of percussion, as well as a chorale part with beautiful brass segments, make this a wonderful yet challenging piece. It also allows you to work on different technical aspects with your band and is suitable for a concert or a contest. Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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