Results
-
£13.95
The Proclamation of Christmas - Score only - Stephen Bulla
Program NotesOriginally written as the 'show opener' for one of The Salvation Army's spectacular annual Christmas Carol concerts in London, and premiered by The International Staff Band, Stephen Bulla's overture The Proclamation of Christmas is an extended work that features a number of popular Christmas tunes, including Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Ding Dong Merrily on High, and The First Nowell. There are also two slightly less well-known tunes that are linked to the carols - While Shepherds Watched and Angels from the Realms of Glory - and the piece concludes with a final flourish from O Come, All Ye Faithful.Its dramatic opening and imaginative structure make it a rewarding piece to rehearse and perform, and it certainly fulfills all the requirements of a Christmas show opener! So, we firmly believe that this overture will be a popular addition to Christmas repertoire for concert band in the same way as it was in its original version for brass band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£73.50Spirit of Innovation - Adrian B. Sims
Spirit of Innovation begins with a glimmer of hope depicted by optimistic harmonies and ascending motifs. Adrian Sims has written engaging percussion parts, intensifying woodwind ostinati, and sustained brass lines to propel this work to its exciting conclusion. A spectacular celebration of achievements in Indiana's "City of Firsts!"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£79.50The Wolves of Alaska - Rossano Galante
Opening with brass fanfares moving through mixed meters, this remarkable work by Rossano Galante takes the listener on a musical journey through the eyes of Alaskan Wolves. Heroic themes and soaring countermelodies capture the essence of these magnificent creatures, while lyrical passages honor the beautiful scenery. The Wolves of Alaska is an epic musical adventure that plays exceptionally well!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£91.99Guardians of the Waves - Philip Sparke
Guardians of the Waves was commissioned by the Japan Coast Guard Band to celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2018. They gave the premiere as part of a 30th anniversary concert on November 8th that year. Set in traditional march form, Guardians of the Waves opens with a short introduction, which leads to the main theme, played initially by the brass and then repeated with a florid woodwind descant. The theme is extended and morphs into a second theme, first played tutti and then quietly repeated by bassoon, tenor sax and euphonium. This leads to a conventional 'bass strain', played twice with varying accompaniments. A quieter trio section follows, delicately scored and featuring the tenor instruments of the band. Taken up by the full band, this leads back to a recall of the introduction and a return to the main two themes, which lead to a triumphal close.Recorded by the Kobe College Wind Orchestra and its conductor Osama Matsuura
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£189.99Echoes of San Marco - Johan de Meij
Echoes of San Marco is the winner of the 30th Edition of the International Composition Competition in Corciano Italy. It is based on one of Giovanni Gabrieli's canzones for two four-part brass choirs, which Johan de Meij cleverly echoes throughout the entire ensemble. Ideal for a concert in a church, or a hall with rich acoustics!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£149.40Tortoises (From The Carnival of the Animals) - Camille Saint-Saëns
Tortoises from "The Carnival of the Animals" is a brand new arrangement of this movement from the orchestral suite by Camille Saint-Sens.The slow and goofy turtle is given a hip-hop groove to speed up a bit but also face some competiton by afast rabbit, presented by the woodwind-section.This arrangement let the low brass play a slow, and veiled melody which are going to played a bit slower compared to the accompaniment.For the daredevil conductor, this piece can be akind of a "schizophrenic" exercise where one have to conduct the melody one and a half beat behind the accompaniment and rhythm group.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£50.50
Flight Of The Dragonfly - Robert W. Smith
A dragonfly is a fast, agile flier that sometimes migrates great distances and across oceans. In some cultures, dragonflies are symbols of courage, strength and happiness, and in others, they are seen as dark and sinister. "Flight Of The Dragonfly" captures the power and energy of this amazing creature through music. Featuring a soaring melody over driving rhythms, this work for the young band utilizes colorful percussion scoring as well as insect effects using brass mouthpieces. An exciting work that will captivate your developing musician and their audience!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£89.99
Entrance Of The Queen - Teo Aparicio-Barberán
This short but brilliant work was written to honour the crowning of the Spanish queen. The elegant march of this piece depicts how the queen arrives slowly. The queen is subsequently crowned and this can be heard in the heavy chords of the brass instruments. The spectacular ending of this work is the proverbial cherry on the cake of this ceremony.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£65.50
Fantasy Of Bells - Sean O'Loughlin
An aggressive, outgoing fantasy on the famous Westminster Chimes, Fantasy of Bells utilizes the ability of winds and brass to make bell-like sounds as well as employing the actual bell-sounds of various "metalophones." Quartal harmony and colorful scoring give this piece an up-to-date sound and make it ideal as a concert opener for contest and festival time. Duration: 2'
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£106.95
Haleakala (House of the Sun) - Carl Strommen
Named for a volcano on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Haleakala is a boldly conceived and sumptuously scored tribute to the wonder of nature. A series offerilliant fanfares, with prominent use of the brass section, leads to a broad chorale theme for the wind section that soon acquires a noble counter melody from the horn choir. After a splendidly sonorous climax, the fanfare material returns to close the piece in a grand style. This selection will work particularly well as a concert opener.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
View Music