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£95.995 Tantum Ergo (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bruckner, Anton - Doss, Thomas
Anton Bruckner (b. 4.9.1824, Ansfelden, d. 11.10.1896, Vienna) didn't have it easy. Throughout his life, the Austrian composer was plagued by self-doubt. Anton Bruckner came from a simple, rural background. After the death of his father, he was accepted as a choirboy at the monastery of Sankt Florian in 1837. After several years as a school assistant and his own organ and piano studies, he first worked as organist in St. Florian, then from 1855 as cathedral organist in Linz. Introduced to music theory and instrumentation by Simon Sechter and Otto Kitzler, he discovered Richard Wagner as an artistic role model, whom he admired throughout his life and also visited several times in Bayreuth. In 1868 Anton Bruckner became professor of basso continuo, counterpoint and organ at the Vienna Conservatory; ten years later court organist; and in 1891 finally honorary doctor of the University of Vienna. He was considered an important organ virtuoso of his era, but had to wait a long time for recognition as a composer. It was not until Symphony No.7 in E major, composed between 1881 and 1883, with the famous Adagio written under the effects of Wagner's death, that he achieved the recognition he had hoped for, even if he was reluctant to accept it given his inclination towards scepticism and self-criticism. Anton Bruckner was a loner who did not want to follow a particular school or doctrine. He composed numerous sacred vocal works, such as his three masses, the Missa Solemnis in B flat minor (1854), the Te Deum (1881-84) and numerous motets. As a symphonic composer, he wrote a total of nine symphonies and many symphonic studies from 1863 onwards, tending to revise completed versions several times over. Bruckner's orchestral works were long considered unplayable, but in fact were merely exceptionally bold for the tonal language of their time, uniting traditions from Beethoven through Wagner to folk music, on the threshold between late Romanticism and Modernism. Hymns for four-part mixed choir a cappella (1846, St. Florian) No. 1 in E flat major (WAB 41/3): Quite Slow No. 2 in C major (WAB 41/4): Andante No. 3 in B flat major (WAB 41/1): Slow No. 4 in A flat major (WAB 41/2): Slow Hymn for five-part (SSATB) mixed choir and organ No. 5 in D major: Solemnly They are simple works, completely subordinate to their liturgical use, which nevertheless already show numerous characteristics of personal expression. These small pieces were able to stand up to the harsh scrutiny of the mature master: in 1888, Bruckner subjected them to a revision in which he made only minor corrections.Duration: 11.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£22.99Perseus (SSA Choral Octavo - Pack of 25) - Yagisawa, Satoshi
Perseus is the famous Greek hero who saved Princess Andromeda,as she was about to be sacrificed to the sea monster Kraken. Satoshi Yagisawa was inspired by the story of Perseus, which was made famous in the 1980's movie Clash of the Titans. The music is full of drama and it is easy to imagine the dark underworld as monsters battle to survive. The members of your band or a guest choir can sing the choir parts, adding to the fun of this epic tale!Duration: 7.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Perseus (SSA Choral Octavo) - Yagisawa, Satoshi
Perseus is the famous Greek hero who saved Princess Andromeda,as she was about to be sacrificed to the sea monster Kraken. Satoshi Yagisawa was inspired by the story of Perseus, which was made famous in the 1980's movie Clash of the Titans. The music is full of drama and it is easy to imagine the dark underworld as monsters battle to survive. The members of your band or a guest choir can sing the choir parts, adding to the fun of this epic tale!Duration: 7.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99Ich bete an die Macht der Liebe (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bortnyansky, Dmitry - Bilkes, Michael
The Ukrainian Dmitri Bortniansky (1751-1825) received lessons at the local singing school in his hometown of Hlukhiv, and soon his extraordinary talent was recognised. He was somewhat of a child prodigy, writing his first opera at a young age. Following his studies Bortniansky was appointed court composer and Kapellmeister of the Imperial Chapel Choir. In the period that followed, he wrote - in addition to a number of operas, instrumental works, and a cycle of songs - more than a hundred religious works for a cappella choir, in which he combined Russian-orthodox and Ukrainian traditions with late 18th century European music. The appealing melody of Ich bete an die Macht der Liebe (Prayer to the Power of Love) became well-known, especially in Germany, in combination with German text by Gerhard Tersteegen. This arrangement by Michael Bilkes reflects the atmosphere of the original work very well.Duration: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£51.95Children of the World (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barnes & Smith - Smith, Robert W.
Inspired by the creation of this moving song written especially for the Expressions Music Curriculum, Robert W. Smith has created the most dynamic full pyramid concert. There are optional string parts as well as an optional children's choir. The concert band serves as the foundation for the programming of this work with the entire pyramid or any combination of the parts. Virtually any wind player can perform the solo in the absence of the choir. Just read the words, a spectacular closer for any program. Duration: 3.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50A Holiday Sing-Along (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Moss, John
Involve your whole school with this easy holiday medley for band and choir. An excellent concert finale! The band arrangement is designed to be performed with or without the choir. Includes: Deck The Hall, Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree and We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Coro degli Armigeri (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Verdi, Giuseppe - Cesarini, Franco
A technique much employed by Verdi is to alternate main scenes of a drama with others which allow the listener to relax temporarily. These moments are often entrusted to the choir (as in the case of the well-known Rataplan in La forza del destino). In Trovatore, the soldiers' chorus precedes the scene of the capture of the gypsy woman Azucena by Conte di Luna's men. The soldiers are about to attack the fortress of Castellor in which Manrico (the troubadour) and Leonora, together with many other rebels, have found shelter. The very easy-going choir is in blunt contrast to the following scene in which Ferrando, the loyal squire of Conte di Luna, recognises the old gypsy woman. This recognition marks the beginning of wicked developments for all protagonists in this drama.Duration: 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£1.95A Patriotic Festival (2 Part Choral Octavo) - Williams, Mark
This useful medley combines four rousing patriotic numbers (I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandy, America, and America The Beautiful, and Battle Hymn Of The Republic) into one glorious choral work. The optional band accompaniment is easy and effective. A fine choice for choir and band, combined choirs or choir alone. Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£1.95A Patriotic Festival (3 Part Mixed Choral Octavo) - Williams, Mark
This useful medley combines four rousing patriotic numbers (I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandy, America, and America The Beautiful, and Battle Hymn Of The Republic) into one glorious choral work. The optional band accompaniment is easy and effective. A fine choice for choir and band, combined choirs or choir alone. Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Scarborough Fair, Variations on (Concert Band - Score and parts) - Custer, Calvin
First published in 1989, this work from the late Calvin Custer epitomises his command of orchestration and understanding of musical pacing. The familiar folk melody is stated first by a solo flute then followed by a remarkable series of variations starting with a brass choir accompanied by woodwind flourishes. An Andante variation features the woodwind choir accompanying solos by baritone and oboe, and this leads to a striking fugue variation and bold finish. Truly symphonic band writing at its best.Duration: 4:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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