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£44.95The Kings Go Forth (Concert Band - Score only) - Gregson, Edward
This work was commissioned jointly by the Royal Air Force Music Service and an American Universities Consortium and received its world premiere during the 1996 RAF British Tour. It is scored for large symphonic wind band, with the addition of voices.The work is a sequel to the highly successful The Sword and the Crown which was premiered in 1991 by the mass bands of the RAF (and also was an RAF commission). That work was based on music written for the Royal Shakespeare Company productions of The Plantagenets and Henry IV, parts 1 and 2 (for productions between 1988 and 1991).The Kings go Forth is similarly based on musical material for those productions. It uses different thematic elements and incorporates them into a three-movement suite entitled: The Church; The People; The State.This reflects the fact that in Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Shakespeare introduces The People as an important element in the dramatic structure. The Church and The State are, of course, both leitmotivs throughout the entire plays. An Agnus Dei is heard at the outset from a solo voice. The ensuing Dies Irae is a fast and, at times, quite violent dance. The two sections which form the basis of the second movement, The People, concentrate on popular elements and reflect to some extent the tavern scenes in the plays. The two ideas presented are a harvest hymn reflecting the country scenes set in Gloucestershire, and a jazzy, 'up-tempo' dance based on the medieval song, Sumer is icumen in. The third movement, The State, deals with the Kings theme in the title of the piece. The juxtaposition of battle music with funeral music for Henry IV and Henry VI leads to a reworking of the leitmotif from the beginning of the work. The final section is Coronation music for Henry V, eventually leading to a triumphant climax. - Edward GregsonDuration: 17.15Recorded on QPRM 125D Festival of Music 1996, Massed Bands of the Royal Air ForceRecorded on QPRM 134D The Kings Go Forth, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£164.95
The Kings Go Forth (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gregson, Edward
This work was commissioned jointly by the Royal Air Force Music Service and an American Universities Consortium and received its world premiere during the 1996 RAF British Tour. It is scored for large symphonic wind band, with the addition of voices.The work is a sequel to the highly successful The Sword and the Crown which was premiered in 1991 by the mass bands of the RAF (and also was an RAF commission). That work was based on music written for the Royal Shakespeare Company productions of The Plantagenets and Henry IV, parts 1 and 2 (for productions between 1988 and 1991).The Kings go Forth is similarly based on musical material for those productions. It uses different thematic elements and incorporates them into a three-movement suite entitled: The Church; The People; The State.This reflects the fact that in Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Shakespeare introduces The People as an important element in the dramatic structure. The Church and The State are, of course, both leitmotivs throughout the entire plays. An Agnus Dei is heard at the outset from a solo voice. The ensuing Dies Irae is a fast and, at times, quite violent dance. The two sections which form the basis of the second movement, The People, concentrate on popular elements and reflect to some extent the tavern scenes in the plays. The two ideas presented are a harvest hymn reflecting the country scenes set in Gloucestershire, and a jazzy, 'up-tempo' dance based on the medieval song, Sumer is icumen in. The third movement, The State, deals with the Kings theme in the title of the piece. The juxtaposition of battle music with funeral music for Henry IV and Henry VI leads to a reworking of the leitmotif from the beginning of the work. The final section is Coronation music for Henry V, eventually leading to a triumphant climax.- Edward GregsonDuration: 17.15Recorded on QPRM 125D Festival of Music 1996, Massed Bands of the Royal Air ForceRecorded on QPRM 134D The Kings Go Forth, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99JOY (from Awakening) (Concert Band) - Curalie, Joseph
This positively overflows with joy! An outstanding work - very worthy of your consideration. Interesting metrical shifts, bold statements, and well-placed playful motives add up to an overall creative musical experience. Elements of an "American" sound harkens to the music of Copland, yet is found here distinctly fresh and new. Taken from Curiale's orchestral work Awakening, with the optional harp part included. Highly recommended! Grade: Medium/Advanced
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.00Soaring
Soaring is an exciting composition for solo trumpet and concert band. The music is celebratory in nature and features the dynamic and rhythmic range of the trumpet. The piece opens with an American rhythmic gesture reminiscent of Aaron Copland and John Williams. The trumpet answers this gesture with a bold cadenza that will transform into the main melody a little later on in the piece. If you have a good trumpet player, this would be a great choice to feature them or it can be used with a feature soloist from elsewhere. Just gorgeous.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£72.00Castles in Europe (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Europe, James Reese - Wilson, Chandler L.
Composer James Reese Europe, one of the most famous African-American musicians of his day, was called the Martin Luther King of music by pianist Eubie Blake. The first African-American bandmaster in the United States Army, Europe gained great popularity as a dance band leader, a military band leader, recording artist, and a composer of merit. Known in New York music circles, and also for touring Europe with his National Guard band, Europe is remembered today for composing several works, including Castles in Europe with the subtitle, The Innovation Trot - Ragtime March. This delightful work is arranged for today's concert band by Chandler L. Wilson. An enjoyable ragtime work from an American composer to be remembered!Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95Silent Stands the Elm (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barrett, Roland
On the morning of April 19th 1995, in the single most violent act of domestic terrorism in the history of the United States, a bomb blast ripped through the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The explosion claimed 168 lives, including 19 children who attended the day care centre on the building's first floor.Across the street from the Murrah Building, an American Elm tree was severely damaged by the blast, but somehow managed to survive. Now known as The Survivor Tree, the elm has become an iconic symbol, one of faith, hope and perseverance in the face of tremendous adversity.Silent Stands the Elm is inspired by the symbolism and message of The Survivor Tree, and is dedicated to the victims and survivors of April 19th 1995.Duration: 5.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99White Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Berlin, Irving - Iwai, Naohiro
In addition to musicals and film music Irving Berlin (1888-1989), an American composer with a Russian background, wrote hundreds of songs, many of which are still performed. The legendary White Christmas has been sung by many famous artists, including Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Clark Gable. This widely known Christmas song has been tastefully arranged by Naohiro Iwai and will make an ideal closing item for any Christmas concert.Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£43.56Going Home (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
This beautiful melody is well known as a movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony. Originally sung for Dvorak by Harry T. Burleigh, a talented African-American music student at the famed National Conservatory of Music in New York City, this spiritual has become an American classic. Robert W. Smith has arranged "Going Home" for the beginning band using limited ranges and technical challenges allowing the teaching focus on musically sensitive performance. An invaluable teaching tool suitable for performance at any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.00
Mazama
An incredible concert work by noted composer Jay Chattaway that you'll have to experience for yourself. This popular contemporary tone poem successfully evokes the moods and spirit of an American Indian saga. A outstanding concert or contest selection that your students and audiences will love!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50SOMEWHERE OUT THERE (Young Band) - Moss, John
From the animated classic 'An American Tail', James Horner's memorable ballad became an instant pop hit recorded by Lind Ronstadt and James Ingram. John Moss has beautifully scored this for band in this lush and effective setting.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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