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WARM-UP FUNDAMENTALS FOR CONCERT BAND - Balmages & Gausline
Warm-up Fundamentals was conceived as a tool for directors to use as part of a daily ensemble routine. It covers important fundamental concepts such as breathing, long tones, interval slurs, articulation, flexibility, chords and chorales. Each section breaks concepts down to their most fundamental elements before integrating them together. This gradual approach to the ensemble warm-up helps extend the practical applications of these exercises well into rehearsals and performances. Each instrument part fits on one folded piece of paper, so it's extremely practical in size and can easily fit inside a folder without issue. These warm-ups are also ideal for guest conducting appearances such as honor bands, where conductors need to achieve a uniform sound in a short amount of time. Topics include: Breathing - Build breath support and lung capacity; Long Tones - Approached with phrasing in mind; Interval Slurs -- Both descending and ascending; Articulation - Designed to promote air flow in addition to clarity and speed; Flexibility - Octave studies for woodwinds and lip slurs for brass; Chorales - Progressive chorales that begin with small interval movement and short phrases to allow focus on sound and intonation; Balance - Focus on section, instrument family and full ensemble; Phrasing - All exercises are designed with ensemble phrasing in mind; Efficient - No big part books! Individual parts easily fit into folders and allow for quick navigation to save rehearsal time; Practical - Ideal for guest conducting appearances; Introductory Text - Discusses each section in detail and provides suggestions
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95
High Desert March - Steve Hodges
High Desert March, by Steve Hodges, is a march that captures the excitement and occasional drama of a long hike in the high desert. Adventure awaits as the young hikers begin their trek, prepared to overcome any obstacles that may come their way.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£119.99
Quarantine - Thomas Doss
Like a dark veil, an ominous sense of foreboding takes hold across the world. A looming danger, one previously unknown to mankind, slowly approaches, bringing our daily lives to a grinding halt. A perilous virus gives us no choice other than to stay in our homes, leaving us unable to work in our offices or even visit family and friends. Something that has only been talked about in history books is coming to pass: a pandemic! The invisible danger expands more and more, and we feel paralysed by fear and fright. The distance between us and our fellow human beings increases. At the same time, we start to better understand something crucial: we have time again! People help each other out. Neighbourly assistance and support within one's own family becomes more apparent. We stand by each other. Suddenly we have the time for things that we did not have before. Time for reflection... A new era commences. Finally, hope reappears. We leave our houses, but nothing is quite the same anymore. With renewed strength, people begin to perceive the future in a positive and optimistic way once again. With greater attention and awareness of the here and now, we feel that, despite it all, we can be happy.Recorded by the Kobe College Wind Orchestra and its conductor Satoshi Yagisawa
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
Passerine - Carl Strommen
Based on a Newfoundland folk song, Passerine refers to "the swallow" found in the lyric of this song of lost love. Carl Strommen gives us an exceptionally beautiful setting of this folk song that contains a transparent orchestration to begin the work, contrasted nicely with the later entrance of the full ensemble. Your ensemble will enjoy reflecting the romantic sentiment of Passerine broadly and with great expression.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.50
Red Rock Mountain - Rossano Galante
This composition is an episodic work that paints a musical portrait of Red Rock Mountain, a beautiful mountain landscape in Pennsylvania. Brass fanfares and soaring wind lines begin the piece, transitioning into an emotional section depicting the mountains at dusk. As the sun rises and sheds light on its peaks, the music becomes lyrical and rhythmically incisive, culminating in a heroic brass finale depicting the grandeur of these stunning East Coast mountains. (6:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£159.99
A Viking's Tale - Kevin Houben
A Viking's Tale tells the story of Gelmel, the watchman of a Northern king. It is a suite distilled from Kevin Houben's large musical spectacle Gelmel, containing the most beautiful themes and interesting passages. As in all legends andfairytales, various elements including war, love, princesses and fortresses occur. Beautifully orchestrated for a medium sized band. Let the tale begin!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99
And All The Bells Shall Ring! - Rob Romeyn
Based on the traditional carol "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High," this festive arrangement for bands with unique instrumentation is the perfect opening or closing statement for your holiday concert! The sparkling introductory theme is contrasted by the dramatic middle section of "The Ukrainian Bell Carol" making this selection musically rewarding for a variety of age groups. Sure to be a favorite. Let the holiday season begin!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50
East Of The Sun (and West Of The Moon) - John Prescott
Let the celebration begin! From the opening chords and ringing of chimes you know this is a work with special meaning. Written as a tribute to a fellow music educator, audiences and performers alike will recognize the respect, admiration and joy associated with this special person.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50
Heart of Adventure - Ryan Main
Heart of Adventure is that spirit of exploration that drives us to seek new experiences and ideas, to discover. Decidedly optimistic in nature, the music is meant to evoke the different emotions and experiences that one might have in the course of a great adventure: the longing to begin, the excitement of embarking, the fear of the unknown, the strife of conflict, and the triumph of success. Originally composed for orchestra, Heart of Adventure was included in the thrilling score for the Xbox Live game "Shifter".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50
Starlight - David Gorham
Commissioned by the Starlight Band of Tulsa, Oklahoma, here is a piece that brings a broad palette of sonic colors to the concert hall. The light and spritely opening evokes images of darkening night skies as one by one the stars appear. Soon, as with the ever-growing number of stars, the instrumentation grows into an expansive mural, filling the halls with sounds as colorful and full as a clear starry night. Then, just as it started, the sounds begin to fall off and disappear, gradually fading out just as the stars before the approaching light of day.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days