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£115.00BOHEMIAN DANCES (Concert Band) - Woolfenden, Guy
Includes:1. Shepherds and Shepherdesses2. Florizel and Perdita3. Dance of the SatyrsOne of my favourite Shakespeare plays is The Winter's Tale, and I have written music for three completely different productions during my time as Head of Music to the Royal Shakespeare Company. One, starring Judi Dench as both the mother, Hermione and her daughter, Perdita, had a big band Tribal Love-Rock score; another had a more classical, but timeless feel to it, and the last was an excellent small-scale touring production, for which I was allowed only a handful of instruments. It is from this source that the basic themes for Bohemian Dances, and an earlier version Three Dances for Clarinet Choir, have emerged. Act IV of the play is set in the kingdom of Bohemia - hence the title of the work.Shakespeare calls for "A Dance of Shepherds and Shepherdesses", which gives Florizel, the son of Polixenes, (King of Bohemia) a chance to become better acquainted with the beautiful Perdita, the lost daughter of Leontes, (King of Sicilia). This movement is written in seemingly tricky and ever-changing metres, but is rhythmically quite logical and melodically catchy.The slower second movement 'Florizel and Perdita' is the lovers' pas de deux: a gentle, slow waltz-like tune, initially presented by the principal oboe, is contrasted with a lndler-like double time melody, at the end of which a solo clarinet makes a link to the last movement.'Dance of the Satyrs' is a rip-roaring, foot-stamping dance performed in the play by 'three carters, three shepherds, three neat-herds, and three swine-herds', who enter in outrageous costumes representing the lecherous half-man, half-goat of Greek mythology. This dance is referred to as a "gallimaufry of gambols" - now where have I heard that word before?! - GW
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50In the Miller Mood (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barker, Warren
For over 55 years the unique Glenn Miller big band style has captivated audiences the world over.Titles include:In the MoodMoonlight SerenadeI've Got a Gal In KalamazooSerenade In BlueLittle Brown JugAt LastAnvil Chorus.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.50The Good King Swings! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hodges, Steve
Good King Wenceslas and While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks are treated in an upbeat swing setting with all the nuances found in a jazz ensemble. The arrangement features some jungle drums, a smooth jazz section, an exciting contrapuntal section, and a genuine big band ending.Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99Moonlight Serenade (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Miller & Parish - Bocci, Lorenzo
Moonlight Serenade is often said to be the Glenn Miller Orchestra's signature tune, capturing the very best of what it had to offer. It was recorded for the first time in 1939 and only made the B-side of the disc with Sunrise Serenade featuring on the A-side. Moonlight Serenade gained very rapid and unexpected success and this arrangement will give your concert band that famous big band sound!Duration: 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.95Bang the Drum All Day (I Don't Want to Work) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Rundgren, Todd - Story, Michael
Although it's been called a goofy novelty, this classic Todd Rundgren rock-and-roll favourite is perfect for your beginners. A hard driving rock beat with repeated eighths throughout sets the stage for a big sound in "Bang the Drum All Day." Careful attention to the articulations supplied by master arranger Michael Story will make this the hit on your beginning band concert.Duration: 1:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Pilgrims' Swing (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lloyd, Graham
The Andante from the first movement of Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony (often nicknamed Pilgrims' March) contains the most beautifully haunting melody supported by the simplest of bass lines and counterpoint figures. As a young musician, Graham Lloyd was so fascinated by this music he bought the orchestral score to study the notes, which at the time made little sense to him. However, he did notice that the bass line was similar to a "walking bass" line in a standard swing tune.In this composition Graham Lloyd uses Mendelssohn's original bass line, melodic line and counterpoint figures but gives them a swing feel. Who knows, maybe if Mendelssohn had been born a hundred years later, he could have become one of our big band leaders!Duration: 5:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.00In the Mood (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Garland, Joe - Clark, Andy
An authentic arrangement closely follows Glenn Miller's famous Big Band arrangement. Features ad lib solos for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax and Trumpet (the original recorded solos are written out) and includes parts for Electric Bass and Drum Set to insure an exciting and authentic performance. Andy's adaptation for concert band can't be beat!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£44.55Spirit Lake (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Wonderful for contest or concert. Contains lots of the Swearingen melodic and rhythmic charm and a beautiful middle section that features some great writing for woodwinds. Although not requiring great technical facility. Displays the band in such a way it's certain to be a big favorite with students and audiences.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.00Swing (from American Dances) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
American Dances is a three movement suite originally composed for the Boston Pops Brass. Each movement features an American popular music genre. "Swing" was composed based upon the American jazz and big band tradition that was popular in the 1930s and 1940s. This will have your audience tapping their toes and clapping their hands as you band sizzles throughout. Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£70.50Screamers! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wagner, Douglas E.
A medley of circus march themes. Musically depicting the death-defying thrills, the unparalleled pageantry, and the seemingly endless action of a circus, this high-energy medley presents four classic works, including "Entry of the Gladiators (Thunder and Blazes)," "The Circus Bee," "Bombasto," and "Barnum and Bailey's favourite." Remaining true to the original, this brings the joy of the big top in all its historical context to your concert stage. This is a blazing opener or rousing closer for any concert program.Duration: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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