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£195.00Echoes of the 1860s
The years surrounding the American Civil War became a gathering place, a focusing point in the development of the American wind band with several major peronages providing leadership during this vital era: Harvey and Allen Dodworth, Thomas Eaton, Patrick S. Gilmore, David L. Downing, Thomas Coates, and especially Claudio S. Grafulla. The current compilation is drawn from the band books of the Third Regiment, New Hampshire Band, also known as the Port Royal band, along with those of the 26th Regimental Band, North Carolina Troops, CSA, were the source of music for Frederick Fennell's historic recording in the early 1960s of music of the Civil War. Hunsberger's contemporary arrangements for today's band include Grafulla's setting of "The Star Spangled Banner," "General Lee's Grand March," "Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming," "Port Royal Galop," "Lorena," "Storm Galop," and two fife and drum calls: "Recruiting Sergeant" and "Retreat."
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£45.95Christmas Collage - Clarence E. Barber
Christmas Collage is holiday music for the youngest bands, a medley of familiar carols: Jingle Bells, Good King Wenceslas, and The Wassail Song. Using only rhythms up to quarter notes in the winds, this is very accessible music which will show your band at its best.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£66.95Ritmo y Sabor - Jorge L. Vargas
(Rhythm and Flavor), by Jorge Vargas, is based on the Cha Cha and Danzn styles of Latin music. These particular styles of music are characterized by syncopated rhythms and auxiliary percussion. Each style has its own corresponding dance moves, and both are extremely popular throughout the world. This piece has plenty of rhythm to engage your students and plenty of flavor to make you want to dance! (2:20)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£88.50Firefly - Simon Dobson
"Firefly" was composed by award-winning composer Simon Dobson (b.1981) to provide an entertaining up-tempo concert work for community and youth bands. Composed in funk-rock style, and is based on the groove beat with which it opens. Dobson says, "Firefly was written as a break from my more serious music and as a 'hat tip' to the various types of beat orientated music I listen to." It was first performed by Oslofjord Brass in Norway and in its wind version by Harmonie Shostakovich, Switzerland.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£73.50Rituals - Roland Barrett
Mystery and intrigue are at the core of this exciting work based on sacred rituals performed by the Mayans in some of the most spectacular and extensive cave systems in the world. Opening with a chant-like theme, the music soon explodes into a whirlwind of rhythmic activity. The aggressive character of the music pushes forward as various themes compete against ostinato figures while an intense rhythmic pulse brings the work to a rousing conclusion. Exciting!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£58.50Overture to - Arthur S. Sullivan / arr. David Marlatt
Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote many pieces for operettas but none was better received than the music to H.M.S. Pinafore. It had a terrific 700-night run once it opened and its popularity continues today. This arrangement is the Overture which captures many of the famous and tuneful themes found in that operetta. Light-hearted and fun, this music is a toe-tapper for audiences and a thrill to play for musicians.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£66.95A Somerset Rhapsody - Gustav Holst / arr. Douglas E. Wagner
Written at the peak of the early 20th century period of intense folk music interest in Great Britain, draws upon tunes collected by Cecil Sharp (to whom the work is dedicated) in his travels throughout that area of exceptional natural beauty in Southwest England. Holst chose three of these folk songs that are seamlessly presented in this arrangement: the pensive "Sheep Shearing Song," the bold "High Germany," and the doleful "The True Lover's Farewell." Penned in 1906, displays definite hints of the iconic (1909) and (1911) for military band soon to come. This arrangemment by Douglas E. Wagner, is an excellent way to introduce your students to the music of Holst. (2:50)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£158.40Fourth Suite for Band
Subtitled "City of Music", this impressive 3 movement suite was commissioned by the City of Takasaki, Japan. The movements: Intrada, Aria, and March, all are written to challenge mature bands and this work displays why Alfred Reed's music is a favorite of upper level groups around the world. A major work by a major composer that has already been recorded and is available on a CD recording by the Kosei Wind Orchestra from Tokyo, Japan. World Class!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£195.00Lincolnshire Posy - Percy Aldridge Grainger
This new 2020 revision by R. Mark Rogers addresses errors found in the previous edition and follows Grainger's scoring practices and concept of instrumental color more closely. One of the absolute gems in the entire worldwide repertoire for wind bands, Lincolnshire Posy remains at the pinnacle for all bands who believe themselves ready to prove their artistic worth. Along with Percy Grainger's wonderful material, the added bonus of the explicit editing and notes from the definitive interpreter of the work, Dr. Frederick Fennell, makes this a must have for performance and for study. It is this work that has literally been responsible for inspiring thousands of aspiring musicians to become directors of bands, orchestras, and choruses, thus fostering a lifetime of love of and respect for music. Ludwig Music is extremely proud to play a major part, by making this edition available, in keeping this very important piece of music at the forefront of musicians and audiences around the world.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£62.95Where Words End... - Randall D Standridge
Sometimes, music is not "about" anything. It exists solely for the beautiful sounds it creates and the emotions derived from that aesthetic experience. Where Words End... falls firmly into this category of music. This expressive piece makes creative use of the ranges and colors available for young bands to create a truly remarkable new work for students and directors alike. "Where words end, music begins..."
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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