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£54.99Variations On A Chinese Folksong - Robert E. Foster
A Sichuan folk song provides the melodic content for this upbeat and cheerful setting in the Achievement Series for young bands. Introduce your young musicians to the music of other cultures with the pentatonic sounds highlighted with handclapping for a wonderful multicultural experience. (2 minutes 9 seconds)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Chinese Dragon Dance - John Prescott
Introduce young musicians to the sounds and customs of a faraway culture. In China, the colorful traditional dragon dance is an important part of many of the major spring festivals. Today, it continues to be a significant reflection of the ancient culture and rich traditions of that great country. This festive original will allow listeners a chance to experience all the flavor and excitement of this intriguing celebration.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.90
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£118.99
In A Chinese Temple-Garden - Albert Ketèlbey
A few flavoursome introductory bars carry the listener off to a temple garden in Manchuria in North-eastern China. Mysterious incantations of the priests in the temple and the scent of incense set the scene, while the melody tells of two lovers. A Manchurian wedding procession passes by outside. In the street the coolies are becoming restless. Within the temple, all is calm. Again we hear the incantations of the priest before the lovers' theme is heard in birdsong, with short quotes from the temple theme and coolie theme to end the piece.Vocal score available separately: 1883-12-050 MS
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£169.99
Chinese Folk Suite - Kalousa
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.99Chinese Folk Fantasy (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Curnow, James
The distinctive music of China and its rich history in the arts give this medley a special appeal to student performers. James Curnow's excellent blend of three traditional folk melodies is ideal as a teaching piece for young bands, and also an effective number for contest or festival.Includes:Dayung SampanShalihonbaYangtze Boatmen's ChanteyDuration: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£35.00
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£77.50The Moon Reflected in Twin Ponds
The Moon Reflected In Twin Ponds was commissioned for the Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Concert Band, in Toronto, Canada. This school has a large Chinese population and it seemed fitting to write a work that spoke to the Chinese culture. This folksong has been used to create a work that utilizes voices, graphic notation, and Chinese percussion instruments in its realization. Noteworthy, among the Chinese instruments used in this setting, is the erhu. The erhu is a two stringed violin held vertically on the knees, and played with a bow, like the western violin. If conductors have access to someone who can play this instrument, it will provide an affective, authentic and evocative addition to the performance of The Moon Reflected in Twin Ponds.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£57.50Spring Festival - Chen Yi
Composer Chen Yi wrote Spring Festival as a celebration of the Chinese New Year and all the traditions that accompany this special Chinese festival. While the melody is drawn from a southern Chinese folk ensemble piece called Lion Playing Ball, the form of the piece is based on the idea of the Golden Section. Learn more on YouTube! BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece.Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email [email protected] to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Dragon Dance - Michael Story
The Dragon Dance is a popular event in traditional Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. Originating during the Han Dynasty, the dance is carried out by a team of performers that carry the dragon on poles. Drums, cymbals, and gongs are found with this characteristic dance using only the first six notes learned. Enjoy! (1:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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