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£49.95Drive - Mark Williams
The title says it all! Whether you're imagining the rhythmic energy that motivates this piece, or perhaps a trip in your car at high speeds, this blues-influenced piece just screams with excitement! Your students will love the powerful sounds and feelings of forward motion created by the music. Repeated patterns and "power-chord" open fifths contribute to the unique strength of this must-have addition to the young band repertoire. (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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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)
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£54.95Three Miniature Nutcrackers - Peter Tchaikovsky / arr. Michael Story
Based on Alexander Dumas' adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffman's story , the ballet premiered in December of 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Tchaikovsky selected eight pieces from the ballet and created , which became an immediate success and to this day remains one of the most popular ballets, and contains some of the best-loved Christmas music. This suite of three selected short movements scored especially for beginners includes "March," "Dance of the Reed Flutes," and "Russian Dance (Trepak)." The movements can be performed individually or together. A superb classical transcription for teaching and performance to be programmed during the holidays or any time of the year. (3:45)
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£45.95House of Lords - Mekel Rogers
A dynamic opening with majestic chords and a pulsating woodwind ostinato sets the stage for this festival selection or concert opener. The air of nobility throughout the piece evokes the upper house of the Medieval English Parliament for which the work is named. Uplifting music that incorporates fanfare-style playing with legato passages and active percussion writing. Certain to be a hit!
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£51.50Have a Swingin' Merry Christmas!
Incorporating "Deck the Halls" and "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" with a hat tip to "Jingle Bells," this beginning medley helps teach basic swing style. It never feels like Christmas until the music starts playing, and this is sure to put a smile on Santa's face! (1:45)
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£53.95Spring March - Jonathan Dagenais
by Jonathan Dagenais was written for the Saint-Edmond High School music program in Quebec, Canada. is a short, lively, and exciting concert march for beginner bands. With several thematic and humorous elements, this piece is a fun way to work on lightness of style, functional balance, tempo stability, and is perfect for teaching cut time and the traditional march form and structure. There are clear stylistic contrasts between all the different sections of the piece and the beautiful lyrical trio section offers a great opportunity to work on phrasing and support. With efficient and exciting percussion parts, the piece also offers interesting lines and melodies for every instrument. (3:00)
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£53.95The Hoofbeat - Mekel Rogers
Composed in the style of a traditional circus march, this exciting work lets younger bands really open up the throttle and have some fun! Wind parts have very comfortable ranges and careful scoring makes even a small band sound big. Really clever and engaging music for younger players!
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£51.50Cango Caves - Ralph Ford
Experience the musical journey and the magic found in these South African caves. This wonderfully imaginative work will surely instill pulse in your ensemble. Terrific concert or contest music, sure to please! (2:00)
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£46.95Samba de Soleil - Roland Barrett
Scored using only the first few notes learned in most method books, the Latin beat is driving yet repetitive. The variety of percussion sounds, playable by percussionists or extra band members, paves the way for your band to impress! (1:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud and Music Prodigy.
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£62.95Solstice Dance - Jack Wilds
Experience a magical winter solstice ceremony at the Megalithic Newgrange site in Ireland. A smooth, mystical introduction leads to a hypnotic dance groove as open fifths, driving drones and percussion ostinatos give the piece an ancient feel. Eventually the music builds one final time as it barrels to the powerful conclusion!
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