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£53.50March to Concord - Rick Kirby
An important part of American history comes to life through March to Concord. The familiar patriotic anthem Chester is woven throughout the work coupled with an engaging original melody. Rick Kirby's dynamic setting is bothrhythmic and powerful, utilizing a range of variation techniques plus skillful handling of the percussion section. Dur: 3:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50The Irish Baker
Two fiddle traditions are combined in this lively setting for concert band. The American bluegrass favorite Angelina the Bakeris creatively combined with the style of a Celtic dance tune! After a flowing and lyric openingstatement, the drones and rhythms of an Irish jig take the band and the audience on an exuberant romp. Dur: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Earth and Sky - Michael Sweeney
The Native American Omaha Tribe believed in an inseparable union between earth and sky. Commissioned for the Nebraska All-State 8th Grade Band, Michael Sweeneys Earth and Sky celebrates this ideal with a balance ofwoodwind motifs and delicate textures (sky) contrasted with an underlying percussion ostinato and feature spots (earth). Rich chordal accompaniments and soaring melodies provide continuity and flow in this dynamic work for band.Dur: 6:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99Sons of Liberty - Larry Neeck
Sons of Liberty is an inspiring and exciting medley of three songs from the American Revolution: "Chester," "Paul Jones Victory," and "Yankee Doodle." A perfect choice for concert of contest use, Larry Neeck's tremendous arrangement is an excellent addition to the young band repertoire. NOT TO BE MISSED!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99North Bay Vistas - Robert W. Smith
Composer Robert W. Smith's journey to the San Francisco Bay Area inspired this musical panorama. Beginning with an intriguing fanfare statement representing the unforgettable skyline of San Francisco and the unique images of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, our journey begins north over the waters of the bay. Sailing across the water, we are treated to magnificent vistas including both the city and the surrounding mountains. An early morning sunrise looking down on the vineyards of Sonoma was the inspiration for the center of the piece. The early morning mist combined with light and shadow creates a very peaceful scene that is not soon forgotten. The piece concludes with the return to the city providing a new perspective of this truly unique American landscape.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50March A Doodle Dandy - Shaffer
This title says it all. A clever melody punctuated by interesting percussion solo moments introduces your young musicians to march performance style. The well-known American folk tune, "Yankee Doodle Dandy" is presented as the "trio" of this march allowing for an interesting independence of high and low voices. Written using only the first six notes learned in band instruction, "March A Doodle Dandy" is an exceptional teaching tool for introducing a unique musical style, and a great programing piece for any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£117.00Lincoln Portrait - Aaron Copland
Lincoln Portrait was commissioned by Andre Kostelanetz for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 1942. A stirring tribute to an eminent American, it includes fragments of songs from the Civil War era, sweeping original themes, anda narration drawn from Lincoln's own words. This transcription by Walter Beeler has become a staple in the repertoire for wind bands, and provides an impressive way to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. Audioused with permission from the Mark Records CD: Northshore Concert Band Live at the 2001 Midwest Clinic - John Lynch, conductor - Dr. William Warfield, narrator (Score Only - 48006216/$15.50)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Flaming Arrow - Larry Clark
With a pronounced Native American flavor, this characteristically well-wrought Larry Clark piece alternates slow reflective music with an aggressive Allegro that includes rhythmic shouting and stamping. The return of the slow opening music at measure 35 leads to an accelerando and crescendo into the climactic return of the Allegro material and the exciting conclusion that may have the audience stamping and shouting!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Stampede!!! - Mike Hannickel
STAMPEDE!!! takes us back to an old American West of longhorn cattle-drives, chuck wagons, campfires and trail songs.Based on several authentic cowboy songs, STAMPEDE!!! opens at dawn (birdcalls included) with the "Cowboy's Gettin' Up Holler". Lively fiddle and harmonica motifs and an eloquent scoring of "Good-bye, Old Paint" are just part of this contribution to Grade 3 concert band literature by Mike Hannickel. "The Chisholm Trail" (a true cowboy classic) figures importantly at the beginning and, in a driving re-harmonization, leads to the thrilling conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£73.50
Sunchasers - Roland Barrett
Take your band above and beyond in pursuit of a fantastic vision with this new lively overture! The perfect description of a sunchaser, the piece pays homage to this common term used in Native American cultures. Rhythmic energy, a soaring melody, and a gorgeous lyrical section make this an excellent choice for festival or contest. Also consider dedicating a performance to your own sunchaser, whether it be an active member of the community, teacher, or administrator. (5:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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