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£60.50Variations on a Civil War Tune
This traditional tune, The Cumberland's Crew, was inspired by the historic gunship battle between the wooden Cumberland and the ironclad Virginia in 1862. The light and airy melody in 3/4 time develops a variety of textures and voicings and builds to a dramatic conclusion. This is an ideal choice to showcase the musicality of your developing band. (2:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£204.99Scherzo for X-Wings - John Williams
From the blockbuster film Star Wars: The Force Awakens this exciting music is featured in the climactic battle scene with our heroes and their X-wing fighters. A dynamic tour de force for mature bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Legend Of Old Abe - James Curnow
Named after President Lincoln, Old Abe was a famous bald eagle who served as mascot for the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. Legend of Old Abe is a marvelously descriptive work for young bands thattakes the listener on a journey of Old Abe's exploits. From a peaceful and serene opening the work progresses through the sounds of conflict and battle. The mood turns reflective and then triumphant as the music celebrates thisamazing true story. A wonderful cross-curricular opportunity for your bandroom as you bring history to life through music. Dur: 3:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£42.50From Every Mountainside (A Salute to America) - Michael Oare
Here is a terrific patriotic medley for young players that uses fragments of several familiar melodies in a creative collage setting. Every section of the band gets a chance to play the melody at some point. Listen for strains ofThe Battle Cry of Freedom, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, America the Beautiful, Chester and America. Dur: 3:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.95Spartacus - John O'Reilly
The sounds of ancient Greek soldiers doing battle are heard in this powerful original by John O'Reilly. The piece uses only six notes, yet sounds surprisingly sophisticated. Great fun and a great morale builder for your beginning band. Correlated with Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 10.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95The Message on the Rock - Robert Sheldon
The musical inspiration for this piece came from the scenes and speeches on a rock emblazoned with battle scenes from our nation's history. The piece opens with a military-sounding march that leads to a solemn section over which a narrator reads the speeches seen on the rock while a muted trumpet plays "Taps" in the background. The initial march then returns, with fragments of numerous patriotic melodies juxtaposed with the original melody, coming to an exciting ending. (4:45) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.50Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith - John Williams
This vivid collection of themes from the blockbuster John Williams film score include: "Battle of the Heroes," "A New Hope" and "Star Wars (Main Title)." All the excitement is jam-packed into one young band medley. (4:23)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£152.99In Memoriam: For the Fallen - Philip Sparke
In Memoriam: For the Fallen was commissioned by Bolsover District Council for the Bolsover Brass Summer School 2014. It is a setting for narrator and band of Laurence Binyon's (1869-1943) poem, For the Fallen, which was first published in The Times in September 1914. Binyon was dismayed at the outbreak of war and especially concerned by the large number ofcasualties suffered by the British Expeditionary Force in the early months of the battle on the Western Front. Too old to enlist, he volunteered as a hospital orderly in France. The poem is known world-wide as the famous fourth stanza (They shallgrow not old...) has become a regular part of Remembrance Day and ANZAC Day services.In Memoriam: For the Fallen is a musical accompaniment to the poem, shadowing the mood of each stanza.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.99A Spirit Eternal - David Shaffer
A beautiful and powerful hymn-like setting, "A Spirit Eternal" was written as a memorial to the composer's former Miami University student Stephanie Markham Minge who passed away in 2012 after a 7 year battle with cancer. Simple melodies, lush harmonies and soaring countermelodies bring tribute to a beautiful and courageous life that ended to soon. Beautiful and emotional!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Ancient Conquest - Coles
Inspired by the Persian conquest of Ancient Egypt, "Ancient Conquest" opens with a peaceful statement depicting the tranquility of a civilization, and quickly shifts into a gripping and aggressive-sounding battle chant that drives to the end. Vibrant scoring and impressive use of percussion, this programmatic work is perfect for teaching rhythm and phrasing, and for contest/festival use. Sure to be a favorite of young musicians and audiences alike!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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