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£76.99American Barndance - Richard L. Saucedo
Rhythmic and energetic, this lively work contains elements of an early American character but also features a poignant, calmer section with a lighter texture and interlaced lyric motifs. The piece builds to a dramatic peak with apowerful and majestic statement by the full ensemble. The final segment, however, becomes more and more frenzied with mixed meters and relentless percussion figures as it races to an exciting conclusion. Filled with humor andcreativity, this unique composition will easily find a place in your contest or festival repertoire. Dur: 3:35 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Pulsation - Richard L. Saucedo
Written entirely in one tempo, but with the meter alternating between 4/4 and 6/8 throughout, Richard Saucedo creates an ingenious effect of pulsating motion along with layers of textures and sounds. Starting with a soloisticdialogue between flute and clarinet the work progresses to thicker sonorities and percussive effects including clapping and shouting. Definitely an enjoyable work that is off the beaten path! Dur: 2:35 (Grade 2-1/2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Walking into History (The Clinton 12) - Richard L. Saucedo
In August 1956, Clinton, Tennessee was the the site of one of the most significant events of the American Civil Rights movement as 12 courageous teenagers walked into history becoming the first students to desegregate astate-supported high school in the south. Commissioned by the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, Richard Saucedo captures the mood of this monumental event along with its sense of anger and frustration, but alsowith feelings of hope and determination as the nation struggles to defeat bigotry and fear. Dur: 5:45 (Grade 5)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Aztalan (City of Mystery) - Michael Sweeney
The ancient city of Aztalan existed around a thousand years ago in southern Wisconsin, but disappeared mysteriously by around A.D. 1300. Through careful use of tone clusters, haunting melodies and creative percussion effects, thisvery easy work for band portrays a sense of mystery and drama. Dur: 2:45 (Grade 1-1/2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Benediction - John Stevens
Originally scored for brass choir, composer John Stevens brings us this marvelous version for full band featuring flowing melodies and counterlines in a rich chorale-like setting.The solo part at the beginning and end is scored for euphonium, but is cued for clarinet, trumpet or trombone. Great for teaching a lyric style of playing, and also as an effective performance piece. Dur: 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99The Marbled Midnight Mile - Steven Bryant
The Marbled Midnight Mile is a companion to Bryant's earlier works Dusk and First Light - the three of them together forming a loosely-related night cycle. The title evokes an extended journey through the myriad wandering thoughts that occur in the solitude of night. The music makes only modest technical demands of the ensemble, but is a perfect vehicle to expand the band's musical maturity and sensitivity. Dur: 8:00 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Terminal Velocity - Michael Oare
A term used in physics, terminal velocity describes the point at which a falling object ceases to accelerate but continues to fall at a constant velocity. Inspired by the exhilaration of sky diving, this is an exciting and dynamicwork for young bands, and fittingly composed all in one constant tempo. Dur: 2:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Sneak Attack! - Richard L. Saucedo
You can sense right from the start that someone is sneaking around to give that unexpected surprise to a friend or foe! The percussion provide a simple but effective groove, and a jazzy middle section helps to mix things up andoffers nice variety. Written in a single tempo throughout, here is an entertaining piece that will be a blast to perform, and yet musically rewarding to teach. Dur: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99La Procession Du Rocio - Joaquín Turina
Composer Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) was a native of Spain, but was influenced early in his career by the impressionistic harmonies of Debussy and Ravel while studying in Paris. Upon returning to Spain he drew inspiration fromSpanish folk music with La Procession du Rocio becoming one of his best-known works. The music portrays a festival and procession that takes place in the Triana neighborhood of Seville, and is filled with wonderful idiomaticSpanish musical elements. Alfred Reed's marvelous transcription created in 1962 remains an enduring staple in the repertoire for wind bands. Dur: c. 8:30 Recorded by The Keystone Wind Ensemble - Jack Stamp, conductor From the CDAlfred Reed K 11162 - Courtesy of Klavier Music Productions
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Cathedral Grove - Robert Buckley
Cathedral Grove is a magnificent park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, containing some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. It is the towering, majestic pillars of these ancient giants and the quietserenity of this place that inspired this music. Evocative and impressionistic in nature, Robert Buckley's writing depicts the richness of the colors and textures, and the diffused light shining through the canopy of leaves above.At times hauntingly lyrical, and other times prayer-like and reverent, but always filled with awe and beauty. (Includes optional part for acoustic guitar or harp). Recorded by the Troy University Symphony Band - MarkWalker, conductor
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days