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£75.00Here We Come A-Wassailing (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Rutter
Here We Come A-wassailing (or Here We Come A-caroling) is an English traditional Christmas carol and New Year song, apparently composed c. 1850. The old English wassail song refers to 'wassailing', or singing carols door to door wishing good health, while the a- is an archaic intensifying prefix; compare A-Hunting We Will Go and lyrics to The Twelve Days of Christmas (e.g., Six geese a-laying). According to Readers Digest; the Christmas spirit often made the rich a little more generous than usual, and bands of beggars and orphans used to dance their way through the snowy streets of England, offering to sing good cheer and to tell good fortune if the householder would give them a drink from his wassail bowl or a penny or a pork pie or, let them stand for a few minutes beside the warmth of his hearth. This arrangement represents one in the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with David Willcocks' Carols for Choirs.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.00It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Willcocks
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1849), sometimes rendered as It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, is a poem and Christmas carol written by Edmund Sears, pastor of the Unitarian Church in Wayland, Massachusetts. Writing during a period of personal melancholy, and with news of revolution in Europe and the United States' war with Mexico fresh in his mind, Sears portrayed the world as dark, full of sin and strife, and not hearing the Christmas message. In Commonwealth countries, the tune called Noel, which was adapted from an English melody in 1874 by Arthur Sullivan, is the usual accompaniment. This tune also appears as an alternative in The Hymnal 1982, the hymnal of the United States Episcopal Church. This arrangement represents one in the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with David Willcocks' Carols for Choirs.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.00Once in Royal David's City (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Willcocks
Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848 in her hymnbook Hymns for Little Children. A year later, the English organist Henry John Gauntlett discovered the poem and set it to music. According to The New Oxford Book of Carols, the text was conceived by Cecil Alexander after overhearing a group of her god children complaining about the dreariness of the catechism. Cecil masterfully took doctrines from the Apostle's Creed and simplified them for her hymns. Cecil wrote about 400 hymns in her lifetime, among which are All things bright and beautiful and There Is a Green Hill Far Away. She used the money for charitable purposes, and was a tireless advocate (and visitor) of the poor and sick. Henry John Gauntlett had spent the first half of his career as a lawyer before abandoning his practice to pursue music. He served as the organist at a number of leading London churches. Gauntlett was a prolific writer and is said to have composed over 1000 hymn tunes. He made tremendous contributions to the world of music, even inventing mechanical improvements to the organ. As a result, he was praised by the famous Felix Mendelssohn and was awarded an honorary doctorate in music from the Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1919, Arthur Henry Mann, organist at King's College (1876-1929), introduced an arrangement of Once in Royal David's City as the processional hymn for the service. In his version, the first stanza is sung unaccompanied by a boy chorister. The choir and then the congregation join in with the organ on succeeding stanzas. This has been the tradition ever since. It is a great honor to be the boy chosen to sing the opening solo--a voice heard literally around the world. In this arrangement for band accompaniment, the first five verses may be performed as directed by the conductor, with different groupings of instruments for each verse, i.e., Vs.1, A cappella; Vs. 2, Fl., Oboe, E.H., Bsns; Vs. 3 Cl., Saxes; Vs. 4, Brass; Vs. 5, All, and Vs. 6 as written with featured descant. This arrangement is one of the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with the David Willcocks Carols for Choir, Book 2 (#31).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Pop! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Olson, Tawnie
Inspired by the ever-popular snack, Pop! is a grade 3 band piece by composer Tawnie Olson that imitates the sounds popping popcorn beginning with that first, single kernel to the exploding sounds of an overflowing pot. Through the use of imitation, additive processes, playful articulation, and the development of tune fragments, Olson crafted a piece that is relatable and great fun to play. Pop! also has an aleatoric passage that gives young performers the opportunity to co-compose by improvising sounds that suggest of pop of popcorn in the making.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99The Spheres (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gjeilo, Ola
This evocative work is a wind band version of the composer's mass for choir and string orchestra entitled Sunrise. The piece is built around a five-note chorale theme, and the opening section features an overlapping fade-in/fade-out effect meant to give a sense of floating in space, as if surrounded by stars and planets. A stunning composition from an exciting voice in the band world Ola Gjeilo.Duration: 5:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.00Bunker Hill (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - King, Karl L. - Swearingen, James
Known throughout the world, legendary composer Karl L. King created a treasure trove of wonderful marches that have, without question, stood the test of time. Bunker Hill is no exception and this entertaining 6/8 march, with its pronounced and steady beat, is sure to generate enthusiastic toe tapping from beginning to end. The performance of a King march is simply a "can't miss" opportunity for introducing your audience to an undeniable musical giant. An Audience Pleaser! Duration: 2.20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£55.00Let Freedom Ring! (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Huckeby, Ed
This impressive patriotic medley is an outstanding selection for the up-and-coming young band or smaller ensemble with limited instrumentation. Incorporating "America," "My Country, Tis of Thee," and "God of Our Fathers," this energetic work has limited ranges and technical demands which make it an excellent choice as both a teaching tool and concert selection. Highly recommended! Duration: 2.10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.00Klezmer! (Clarinet Feature with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Webb, Amy
An exciting showcase designed to feature your outstanding clarinet players, "Klezmer" is an excellent introduction into the rich, emotional and energetic styles of the music of Eastern Europe, most commonly the Jewish folk tradition. The lyrical, yet boisterous dances of Russians, Romanian Gypsies and other surrounding cultures included in this masterful work will bring a unique and evocative style piece well-suited for concerts and contests. A sure-fire hit with audiences, and also a great selection for adult community bands. Brilliant! Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.00Quintescent Journey (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Galvin, Lisa
Quintescent Journey is an outstanding work honoring a life well-lived. The rhythmic ostinato and interesting time signatures provide challenging opportunities across the developing ensemble, and the peaceful and serene middle section will give your students a chance to display their musical maturity. Featuring expressive solos for flute, trumpet and horn, the tranquility of the middle section provides an emotional and lyrical contrast to the opposing rhythmic themes. A celebratory finish makes a definitive statement, and Lisa Galvin's exciting work is sure to inspire students and listeners alike! This energetic work will be the perfect addition to any performance! Duration: 5.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.00The Gift of Friendship (A Ballad from the Heart) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Yeo, Benjamin
With some enchanting sounds from the music box, this heartfelt ballad is definitely the perfect gift of friendship to thank your loved ones in your next concert! The music also features an optional flugelhorn and saxophone solo as they walk you down your memory lane, reminiscing the good times with your friends. A well-crafted and meaningful work that brings both people and friendship closer, this will be an exceptional selection for your next concert program! Duration: 6.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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