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£83.50Pride of Pittsburgh - John Philip Sousa
Sousa's unique and never-before published concert "grand march" was composed as a tribute to two other popular American composers, Stephen Foster and Ethelbert Nevin. Along with an original Sousa march theme it includes Foster's "Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming" and Nevin's still widely familiar tune "Narcissus." All three of the melodies: Sousa, Foster and Nevin, combine in multi-layered splendor for the riotous finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99
The Things We Do For Love - Eric Stewart
This hit of the American band 10cc from 1977 is a must for any lively party. Stef Minnebo made an accessible arrangement of this song, which is eminently suitable for any concert programme. How this band got the name 10cc is for us to know and for you to find out...
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.99
Celtic Fantasy - Keiichi Kurokawa
"Celtic" is a widely used term. Its history and culture expands to modern day Spain, Portugal, and North America.However, in this piece, I have based my music on the typical "Celtic" areas of Ireland and Scotland.The Bagpipe drone at the beginning reappears several times.After the introduction, the music transitions to an Irish Reel, The Wind That Shakes The Barley. Reel is a fast tempo dance, often in 4/4 or 2/2 time.Next is the Scottish folksong Auld Lang Syne, known as "Hotaru no Hikari" in Japan.The third movement is called Scotland the Brave. It is often performed by military bagpipe ensembles. Once air is blown into the bag, there is a constant reservoir of sound for Great Highland Bagpipes.A Part (advanced) is a grade 2.5-3 in American grading system. B Part (beginner) is 1-1.5.B Part is accessible for elementary school and junior high school beginning band students in Japan. However, the drone-sounding sections require a certain technique to hold the sound steady.It is my sincere desire that beginning musicians understand the importance of fundamentals through performing good music.Keiichi Kurokawa
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Apache Lullaby - Michael Colgrass
Based on a lullaby that an Apache mother sings to her child, this lyric piece for developing band is a series of variations on this beautiful melody. Different sections of the ensemble are featured in each variation, with easy counterpoint introduced to the young musicians in a natural and attractive setting that brings the tranquility, mystery and heroism of Native American culture to life.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£95.95
Scholastics March - Joseph Compello
A classic march written by popular composer Joseph Compello, Scholastics March contains all of the American style march trademarks! From bugle calls to lush trio writing, you'll hear echoes of Sousa, Fillmore and King. You'll also recognize the trio melody as the old time popular songSchool Days, just like any master march composers would have done. An excellent piece!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£95.95
Spectral Landscapes - Sean O'Loughlin
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 7-14 working days
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£95.95
The Gladiator (March) - John Philip Sousa
A lesser-known but unforgettable Sousa march is presented in a terrific arrangement for the modern concert band by the expert Andrew Balent. The opening idea has an intriguing tonal ambiguity (is it major or minor?) and the second strain, introduced by the saxophones, is a real Sousa gem. This is wonderful music by any standard, beautifully scored, and represents the American march style at its most ingratiating.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95
Guardians of the Banner - Joseph Compello
A very nice original march from popular composer Joseph Compello, Guardians of the Banner contains many aspects of a traditional American march but with the developing student in mind. It has an extended introduction, a first strain, second strain, and a break strain followed by a return of the first strain to end the march. There is not the typical modulation to a trio section, making this march much more playable for this level of band. The march is at a more moderate march tempo and contains some really nice melodies, making it a great way to introduce this important style to younger students.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Mustangs - The Spirit of the West - Larry Clark
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 7-14 working days
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£84.50
The 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 7-14 working days
