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£37.95Holiday for Basses
They're big, they're bad . . . they're the basses! Finally, a piece which lets your bass section shine! With quarter, half and whole notes only, this is a perfect selection for your first holiday concert! Features "Jingle Bells", "The Dreydl Song," and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas". Correlated with , page 14.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£170.00Second Symphony - Alfred Reed
Commissioned in the late Fall of 1975, work on the SECOND SYMPHONY was not begun until the Summer of 1977, when the score was completed in sketch form in three months, July through September. The instrumentation was begun in the late Winter of that same year and the Full Score completed on March 27th, 1978. The first performance took place in Fairchild Auditorium on the campus of Michigan State University on May 6th, 1978, by the Michigan State University Symphonic Band under the direction of Kenneth G. Bloomquist. The symphony is a single-movement work embracing three distinct sections. The first, marked is a freely constructed passacaglia built on a flowing theme derived from the tone row that underlies the entire score: Bb-F-E-Ab-G-D-Db-C-Cb-Gb-Eb-A, and which is developed in alternating variations leading to a powerful climax at its close. The second section is, in reality, a tense, hard-driving double fugue characterized by a constant march-like rhythm underlying the further development of the original theme and its countersubject in both duple and triple meters. This section, marked also ends in an overwhelming climax and then dies away, preparing for the third and final section. This final portion of the music, marked is based upon two long, lyric themes, also derived from the row, that alternate with occasional reminders of some of the thematic material from the second section, now transformed into a rich, glowing and relaxed tonal tapestry woven together from the myriad of tonal colors available in contemporary scoring practice for the winds. At the very end, after a fortissimo re-statement of the theme in its original form as derived from the row, there is a gradual ebbing of the flood of tone from the full ensemble as the various choirs drop out one by one, leaving only a dark, warm color of low Clarinets, Baritone and Tuba, hinting at the opening of the symphony, together with a last reminder of the original motif in the Bells and Vibraphone, suggesting, for the work as a whole, an arch-form.
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£77.50Coronation Scene (from ) - Modest Mussorgsky / arr. David Marlatt
Boris Godunov is an opera that centers around the Russian people in the early 17th century. Coronation Scene is one of the grandest scenes in the opera. This is when the great square in Moscow is filled with people and the pealing of the great bells of the Kremlin sound with trumpets, gong and full chorus. The grand scale of this work has been captured in this full transcription from the orchestral score of Moussorgsky. There have been several other concert band editions created over the years (Rubank and Carl Fischer) but none contains the lyric middle section which has been included in this version. This is when the title character sings to the people, which has been given to the euphonium/baritone in this arrangement. This work makes a terrific mass band piece because of its scale and style. This is truly an exciting new version.
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£50.50And Birds Will Sing Again - Jeff Smallman
This lyric tune is taken from a musical entitled All's Fair, written by the composer. Set during the Second World War, this song is sung in memory of friends and family who have been lost in battle. Flutes and bells, and later the baritone, play the melody during the verses while the trumpets are given the melody during the refrains. This piece begins quietly, builds slowly through to the end of the second chorus, then quietly winds its way through the last few phrases.
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£62.95Ding Dong Merrily on High
For many reasons, Christmas means joy. This tune, "Ding Dong Merrily on High," is a wonderful musical snapshot of the whole season. In this arrangement, we hear church bells chiming, voices uniting and see people smiling. It features great tutti, instrument family and small ensemble moments to show off all aspects of the band.
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£50.50The Enchantress - Kevin Kaisershot
The Enchantress March was inspired by this silly little poem from an anonymous author: "The Enchantress conjures many spells, approach her if you dare. Potions, powders, chants and bells, everyone beware. Her motives might be selfish, or maybe kind and true. If you can't afford to take a chance, I'd turn back if I were you!" (3:20)
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£58.50Victorian Christmas - Aric Branchfield
Ring in the holiday season and rejoice in the many teachable moments with a festive, jubilant offering of carols from England (Deck the Halls, Good King Wenceslas, Joy to the World, Jingle Bells). Comfortable ranges and familiar rhythms give confidence to even the youngest bands while bringing all the celebration of the season to your audience.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£48.95A Little Child - Lloyd Conley
The restful rise and fall of this German carol imparts a beautiful tenderness to the concert. Chimes and orchestra bells play important roles in this touching arrangement from Lloyd Conley.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£72.95Spirits Bright - John Cacavas
Spirits Bright is a sparkling new medley of Christmas favorites by one of the truly great arrangers for band. This setting is guaranteed to get everyone into the holiday mood. Included are Jingle Bells, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing and Up On the House Top.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£50.50A Midwinter Festival - Gene Milford
Using Gustav Holt's great carol In the Bleak Midwinter, the composer has provided a picture of a medieval celebration. Opening with church bells and a distant fanfare, a chorale setting of the carol is followed by a festive round dance. The work concludes with a joyful combination of the carol melody and the dance tune.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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