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£124.95SWORD AND THE CROWN, The (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gregson, Edward
In 1988 I was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company to write the music for The Plantagenets trilogy, directed by Adrian Noble in Stratford-upon-Avon. These plays take us from the death of Henry V to the death of Richard III. Later, in 1991, I wrote the music for Henry IV parts 1 and 2, again in Stratford. All of these plays are concerned with the struggle for power (the crown) through the use of force (the sword) and they portray one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the British monarchy.This work quickly became established in the mainstream repertoire and has received performances worldwide as well as five commercial recordings and many broadcasts. In 2002 I was approached by the Parc and Dare Band regarding their summer festival and commissioned to do a version for brass band. This was given its first performance in Treorchy Hall by the combined bands of Black Dyke and Parc and Dare conducted by Nicholas Childs.When the Royal Air Force Music Services commissioned me to write a work especially for their British tour in 1991 I immediately thought of turning to this music and transforming some of it into a three-movement suite for symphonic band.The first movement opens with a brief fanfare for two antiphonal trumpets (off-stage), but this only acts as a preface to a Requiem aeternam (the death of Henry V) before changing mood to the English army on the march to France; this subsides into a French victory march, but the English army music returns in counterpoint. Finally, a brief reminder of the Requiem music leads to the triumphal music for Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York, father of Edward IV and Richard III (the opening fanfare transformed).The second movement takes music from the Welsh Court in Henry IV (part 1) which is tranquil in mood; distant fanfares foreboding battles to come are heard, but the folktune is heard three times in different variations and the movement ends as it began with alto flute and gentle percussion.The final movement starts with two sets of antiphonally placed timpani, drums and tam-tam, portraying the 'war machine' and savagery of battle. Trumpet fanfares and horn calls herald an heroic battle theme which, by the end of the movement, transforms itself into a triumphant hymn for Henry IV's defeat of the rebellious forces.- Edward GregsonPerformance time 13'54"Recorded on QPRM117D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1991, Massed Bands of the Royal Air ForceRecorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN, Central Band of the Royal Air Force'Finale' recorded on QPRM142D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2002, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99
Tribute to Dixie (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
This scintillating work was written as a tribute to the jazz musicians of the New Orleans, Dixieland and Chicago styles of the 20s and 30s. It consists of an opening swing section in true Dixieland style, followed by a sleazy blues section. Ideally the band should be divided so there is a separate Dixieland band consisting of trumpet, clarinet, alto or tenor saxophone, trombone, banjo (optional) and tuba or double bass. Although the Dixieland band are mostly accompanied by the remainder of the concert band the accompanying players also get the chance to shine as every now and again they take over the musical themes. 06:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£41.58Valiance: A Heroic Overture for Band (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Robert W. Smith's majestic and powerful original work for the beginning band will be a valued addition to your concert or festival program. Bold and exciting, "Valiance: A Heroic Overture for Band" is composed using only a one octave range for each instrument. Teaching opportunities abound including a short fugue that leads to the dramatic conclusion. An excellent addition to the beginning band repertoire!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Band Rocks! - Ed Huckeby
The percussion section - and your entire band - will love the driving and infectious rhythms of "Band Rocks!" A perfect selection for that first spring concert or recruiting performances to show how much fun band is! With limited ranges and difficulty but maximum appeal, "Band Rocks!" will be a sure hit with your young musicians and audiences alike.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99Meet the Band - Sandy Feldstein
Meet the Band is intended to be used as a recruitment piece at a recruitment concert. It introduces young students to all of the instruments and sections of the band. The narrator "Sam the Snare Drum" takes the students on a musical journey through the instrument of the band. Many of the instrumental themes will be familiar to the students from their use in the Yamaha Advantage Recorder Plus method. Each section and then the whole band get a chance to shine in this excellent recruitment tool.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99
Band Fever - Otto M. Schwarz
Modern wind music in the style of the great Big Bands was the model for the composition Band Fever by Otto M. Schwarz. It was written on commission of the prestigious South Tyrolese concert band, Symphonic Winds. The piece features two soloists, one saxophone and one flugel. Rhythms like Hip Hop Style and Double Samba support a catchy melody, which is later taken up by the full band, forming the basis for the above-mentioned soloists' improvisations. A unique work in the world of wind music, Band Fever allows both soloists and conductor to display individuality and creativity. It is especially suitable as an opener of the light part of a concert, or as afeature number for special soloists in the orchestra.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£8.00The New Bennett Band Book - Harold Bennett
The Bennett Band Books, published in four volumes starting in 1923, were used to teach the march form and style to literally millions of young band musicians in the middle of the twentieth century. These delightful marches composed by famous march composer Henry Fillmore (using the pseudonym Harold Bennett) have been given new life by arranger Larry Clark. This second collection includes an additional twelve Bennett marches. Also included is a helpful march warm-up section composed by Larry Clark to help teach march form and style to young students. There is also the added benefit of a full, professional recording of each selection available for download below. This is a valuable collection for any level band to use for marches at contest/festival performance or for sight-reading purposes.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.95Pop Goes the Band - Chris M. Bernotas
Watch your ensemble spring to life in this fun and engaging arrangement of the traditional tune "Pop Goes the Weasel," called "Pop Goes the Band." Each section of the band stands up to perform their part of the melody and gets a moment to shine. Sure to be a hit with your beginning band! Skillfully arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. (1:50) Correlates to Book 1, level 4.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£92.50Fantasia for Band - Vittorio Giannini
It was over forty years ago that this significant work for concert band was first published. Vittorio Gianinni had already distinguished himself by that time as a composer of opera, chamber music, works for symphony orchestra and, of course, concert band. His five major compositions in the band medium rank as true classics; loved by conductors, performers, and audiences alike. (6:02) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£49.95Big Band Bop - Steve Hodges
Your whole band will be groovin' on your next concert when you program Big Band Bop. Steve Hodges has given us everything students love-a swing beat, jazzy harmonies and fun melodies. Show your students you're not "square" and program Big Band Bop on your next concert!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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