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£84.99
Animal Kingdom Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
In this composition William Vean takes you on a journey through the fascinating and exciting world of animals. Apart from it being a composition filled with "special effects", Animal Kingdom contains many educational elements, such as playing in swing (triplets feeling), chromatics, flutter tonguing, gypsy tuning, varying keys, and, of course, dynamics and articulation. The melodic lines occur in all four voices, as well as in all percussion parts, providing each musician with the opportunity to play a solo or to accompany. Highly recommended for your youth band! William Vean is an educational composer. He knows how to musically shape the special elements from our daily lives. His music is therefore very expressive, containing creative solutions to possible problems. Special ways of playing make his music particularly interesting for the winds, but the percussion section is also featured in his special effects. The world of the animals always plays on ones imagination. In Animal Kingdom, William Vean has portrayed a number of animals in a special manner: Kevin Kangaroo - The jumping character of this animal can be heard in different voices. The swing style also emphasizes the characteristic movements of the kangaroo. Playing in swing style can be practised by using scales. Eddy Elephant - For some of his smaller fellow fauna friends this can be quite an ordeal, but for Eduard (Eddy for friends and intimates) it is his daily walk. Baldrick Bat - Baldrick the Bat is a mysterious character. This can be heard in the fast moving valves and keys, accompanied by special effects in the percussion section. Curtis Camel - Curtis the Camel trudges across the desert, feeling bored. The idea that the horizon will never change does not affect him anymore. He has accepted his fate. The distinctive tones from the gypsy scale provide the suitable oriental sounds. Betty Butterfly - Butterfly Betty elegantly, and without worries, flutters from flower to flower in the garden. Her motto: Carpe Diem (Seize the Day). Betty is a one-day butterfly. Marvin Monkey - A "swing" monkey stirs up the feelings. Even members of the orchestra will look like real monkeys. How about your audience? Each part has its own difficulties and challenges. Important in the first part is playing "in swing" (triplets feeling). This can be practised using scales. In the second part ensemble playing and balance are important. In Baldrick additional information on the effects that have to be played might be useful. "New" sounds are, of course, welcome. Curtis the Camel introduces the gypsy scale. Additional explanation of the use of the scale might be useful. Key changes are interesting in this part. A slight accent on the first beat of the bar will add to the charm of this part. Marvin the Monkey brings back the swing rhythm that was introduced in the first part, alternated by a "straight" part with attention to chromatics and articulation. A story teller will definitely be an asset when performing this composition. 07:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN (Concert Band) - Lopez, Victor
The Eagles are back! This is the title track from their most recent record-selling compact disk and it fits in the beginning band repertoire just right. A deliberate rock beat is the basis on which this soulful tune is built. Solidly scored and in a comfortable range. Duration: 2:46
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99
The African sound of Bert Kaempfert Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
The composer, arranger and band leader Bert Kaempfert is considered a giant in the field of easy listening music. He wrote songs for world renowned stars such as Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Shirley Bassey, Anita Kerr, Frank Sinatra and many others. He created his own unique sound with the Bert Kaempfert Orchestra and had huge international success. His affinity with 'black music' is significant and his fascination with South African sounds led to their incorporation into several of his compositions and arrangements. Roland Kernen has used the following well-known tunes in this medley: Zambesi, African Beat, Wimoweh, Happy Trumpeter and Skokiaan.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99The Best of Village People Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
Everything started when two Frenchmen, Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, after having sold over ten records with their band, the Ritchie Family, decided to try out something new. The basic idea was to form a new group inspired by the American male myths of the seventies: cowboys, Indians, men in leather clothes, soldiers and policemen. This is how the Village People were born.Their secret was their energy, cheerfulness and tongue in cheek humour combined with strong disco beat and an arresting visual presence. Even now a Village People song is guaranteed to fill the dance floor in any club or disco. The Best of Village People is a medley including the following pieces: In the Navy,Y.M.C.A. and Macho Man. 0:05:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.62Toucan Tango (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Another great zoological hit for young bands by Len Orcino. Composed over a traditional tango rhythm, this enchanting little piece will liven up any young band performance and we guarantee your students will love it! Can't Be Beat!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£39.60Two Amigos (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Another wonderful traditional march for young band from the composer of "Pride and Glory March", "Field of Victory March", "Shooting Star March", and many others. If you wish to teach your students the traditional march style, you just can't beat a Ken Harris march and the fresh yet accessible sounds of "Desert Storm" make it one of his best yet!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£34.65
Wagon Train (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
An inspired novelty arrangement of "Grandfather's Clock" in 50's rock style that is a "must play" at all elementary band concerts. Clever enough to be both interesting and entertaining and easy enough to be accessible to first year players. CAN' BE BEAT!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Bloody Mary (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Murtha, Paul
Originally a hit for Lady Gaga in 2011, this song has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the sped-up version synced to the dance sequence in the popular TV series Wednesday. Featuring a driving rock beat and catchy melody, this is sure to be a hit with students and audience alike.Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Funky Penguins (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Collins-Dowden, Mike
Funky Penguins by Mike Collins-Dowden will bring some Antarctic fun to your next concert! An ice-cold bass line supports a bluesy melody with lots of slip-sliding slurs; all backed up by the percussion section playing a funky rock beat. Your audience will tap their flippers while waddling in the aisles!Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£126.50Beating Beats (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Roost, Jan
Beating Beats rhythmically is a rather special piece: more conventional metres are manipulated in such a way that the listener (without score) may be confused and even misled at various points! The 'regular four beat accents in a 4/4 measure for example are often not adhered to, giving the impression of a different metre altogether. However, at the same time it may be that some instruments do follow this "normal" 4/4 metre, thus confusing everyone - performers and listeners alike! On one hand, it is a "simple" piece with very playable and melodic themes, but their mysterious rhythmic makes it not only sound more complicated, but also makes for a greater challenge for both players and the conductor! As is mostly the case with Jan Van der Roost's works, the orchestration is both colourful and contrasting, with every section of the modern wind orchestra used equally. All in all, it's a work full of surprises with some unexpected harmonies and special melodic lines but above all, with metrical and rhythmical sure to catch you unawares! Duration: 7.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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