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£44.50Night - Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick
"Night" is the result of a collaborative project between the composer and the 6th grade beginning band directed by his wife in Morton, Illinois. The students in her band class each write an eight-measure melody as a composition project which is part of the beginning band curriculum. These melodies each start and end on concert B-flat and use only the notes the students have learned on their instruments. The class voted on the best melody, and the winner was "Majestic Night, Oh Winter Night" by Sarah Gunter. The students then observed how this melody was developed by the composer into a concert band piece that they would perform later that year. Compositional terms such as repetition, fragmentation, and augmentation could then be taught to the 6th graders in a new piece for young band that was written just for them. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£91.99
Canzone Antica - Stephen Bulla
CANZONE ANTICA translates as "ancient song". The dark mystery of the Middle Ages, from plainsong and cowled robes to shrouded medieval architecture, permeates a misty atmosphere as your band roams the catacombs in this powerful composition.Steeped in ancient history and opening with a short basso ostinato, this is a unique and significant work. Stephen Bulla masterfully weaves a tapestry of mystic percussion sounds, enigmatic harmonies that are sometimes open and sometimes dense, in a style which evokes ancient choral traditions.If your quest is a truly distinctive work for your next concert or contest, your crusade is at an end!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.99Veni Immanuel
The Advent hymn we all know today as O Come, O Come, Immanuel was arranged in its modern form by Thomas Helmore and published in Hymnal Noted in 1856. Both the words and melody, however, predate this version by centuries.The tune, Veni Immanuel, is taken from a 15th century processional of French Franciscan nuns, part of the setting for the funeral hymn Libera Me. This arrangement aims to expand on the power and mystery of the original tune and will be most effective if the solo trumpet at the start and end of the piece can be placed away from the band, maybe at the back of the auditorium.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.95
Leviathan - Peter Terry
At times dark and sinister and at others bold and dynamic, Leviathan takes the listener on a journey along with the mythical sea monster that is found in many books and mythology. Peter Terry has crafted a bold new contest work that students will love, with all of the angular rhythms and modern sounds. This piece is at the lower end of the difficulty level and contains many instances of unison low brass that can be helpful for a band with lesser forces in this area of the band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.00Madaline's First Adventure - Chris Thompson
Madaline's First Adventure is a whimsical piece dedicated to the life of our first child; Madaline Rose Thompson. Composed in her second year of life, the music captures the joy and triumph of a toddler as she goes about her day. Structured in three movements, the piece is designed to be performed in a continuous, connected fashion from beginning to end.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£183.99Portrait of a City - Philip Sparke
In this exciting suite Philip Sparke sets out to capture the essence of his hometown, London, with each of the three movements depicting one of the many characteristics of this fascinating city. Skyline shows the frantic lifestyles of Londoners with millions of diverse people with different hopes and needs. Autumn shows the changes that take place in London during the different seasons and Downtown portrays the exciting nightlife of the West End.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99
Catalyst - Rob Romeyn
Driving rhythms, contemporary harmonies, stark contrasts, and multi-meter are the "Catalyst" for excitement and intrigue in this epic programmatic work by Rob Romeyn. We begin with an explosion of rhythmic energy and motion. From here, an intriguing melodic theme is introduced amid a lighter texture. As the music develops, this melodic theme is expanded upon rhythmically and through a variety of harmonic variations. A secondary theme enters with a light and almost transparent quality, offering an opportunity to showcase expressive musicality in a mature setting. Further development then ensues, with the music growing ever stronger and stronger, with the emotion practically leaping off of the page. We end with a hair-raising contemporary sounding ending that is sure to have your audience on their feet. Do not miss this outstanding addition to the repertoire for concert or festival use!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50Suite from
Faithfully presented in this exciting suite, these selections from Howard Shore's brilliantly conceived original soundtrack capture the adventure, excitement, and tender moments of the first of the prequels to the epic trilogy. Including "Old Friends," "The Adventure Begins," "Axe or Sword?," "Song of the Lonely Mountain," "The Dwarf Lords," and "Dreaming of Bag End," this lovely arrangement, in five movements, is intended for use at the high school level and is not difficult at all to master. (9:00)For educational usage/non-profit performances only; for professional arrangements, visit our rental library at alfred.com/rental.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£49.95Redshift - Todd Stalter
Redshift occurs when an object emitting light or other electromagnetic radiation is moving away from an observer. Those waves are shifted toward the red end of the spectrum, like the light waves astronomers measure when studying the most distant galaxies. The melodies in this piece tend to move away directionally from a central point, but in this case the "gravity" of the central note is too strong, and eventually pulls them back again. (3:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£66.95Spontaneous Combustion - Robert Sheldon
A fast-paced tour-de-force for developing bands, "Spontaneous Combustion" explodes out of the starting blocks and keeps moving relentlessly to the last note. Presented in a minor key with shifting tonalities and tuneful melodies, this musical juggernaut eventually yields to a major key, which only amplifies its inherent energy. Mixed meters and bombastic percussion help to drive the piece to the very end. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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