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£75.00Black Light
Black lightis defined as infrared or ultraviolet light which is invisible to the naked eye. The idea of an entire spectra existing out of the range of human perception was a large influencing factor for George Sweet in the composition of this piece.Richly scored for the modern concert band,Black Light is written in a post-minimalist style and is also heavily influenced by the work of American composers Steve Reich, John Adams, and Philip Glass.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£47.00Symbol of Freedom
SymbolofFreedomisastraightforwardmarch foryoungbands.It is intended to give young players an opportunity to learn the American march style and form with notes and rhythms that are well within theirearly technical level. This piecewould be perfect for a warm-up march for contests or festivals.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£75.00Western Reserve - John Pasternak
Western Reserve is an exciting original march in the classic American march form and style. Composer John Paternak captures the essence of the great Sousa and Fillmore marches in a tuneful and fresh sound. Featuring a fun, catchy trio melody, Western Reserveis well suited for advancing level concert bands and would be a great warm-up march for festivals.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£59.00Factory Child
Factory Childis a protest song against child sweatshops. The piece depicts the factory life of children laboring many hours a day and manufacturing the shoes and clothes that end up in American retail stores. Young performers will find this thought-provoking piece an excellent way to use their musical voice to affect change.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£55.00Defenders Day
The march Defenders Day is named for the legal holiday in Maryland which commemorates the successful defense of the city of Baltimore on September 12, 1814 from an invading British force during the War of 1812. This event would lead to the writing of the United States of America's national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The form and style follow the standard American march format and is perfect for festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£55.00The Red Cape - James Meredith
Looking for an alternative to the same old American style march for festival? The Red Cape may be your answer. It is written in a Spanish style reminiscent of some of the classic Spanish marches like Amparita Roco, but it is within the technical limitations of young bands. Composer James Meredith draws on his many years of being a band director to give us something fresh and different for your next contest or festival warm-up march.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00Anasazi Legend
Anasazi Legend is an original contest-style composition written to accommodate the performance capabilities of the youngest of beginning bands. The title refers to the ancient Anasazi culture which mysteriously disappeared from what is now the American Southwest centuries ago. A striking and forceful work that your students and audiences will love.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£59.00Mustangs - The Spirit of the West
This piece was written by composer Larry Clark to depict the majesty of mustang horses that roam free in the American West. It is cast in a standard overture form with an opening section reminiscent of the music of western movie soundtracks. Followed by a lush and beautiful contrasting slow section, Mustangs - The Spirit of the West depicts the grace and power of these wonderful animals. This is a great choice for contest and festival performance for the young band.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£51.00For Our Heroes
A solemn and heartfelt tribute to American heroes of every stripe, this is an expertly scored selection that will be a graceful addition to patriotic-themed programs throughout the school year. From the gentle and sustained opening, to the broad and sonorous close, this is a piece that will stir audience and band alike.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£67.00Spectral Landscapes
Spectral Landscapes is a work for concert band that captures the grandeur, beauty, and energy of the American northwest with its mountains, rivers, and coast. The piece unfolds in two large sections, first slow, then fast. A bold fanfare gesture leads to a stunning lyrical theme before giving way to an aggressive uptempo section. This piece climaxes with a return of the slow theme in the faster tempo. Well done Sean!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days