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December - Robert Buckley
December was inspired by the holiday season in Canada. It reflects the sounds, the sights, and the moods of that magical time of year. December starts off joyfully with a playful theme of celebration. This leads into an icy, reverent, winter solstice theme. Then there is a further development of the original joyful theme and a jubilant build to the finish. December can be performed with or without the optional choir part. A wonderful addition to any holiday concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
Our Song Shall Rise - John Bacchus Dykes
Opening with the rich sounds of the woodwind choir, here is a magnificent setting of John B. Dykes' familiar hymn tune, Holy, Holy, Holy. Rich brass writing sets up the fanfare and key change to a dramatic tutti finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Soweto Swing - Peter Martin
The sparkling music from Soweto (South Africa) has a long history. The rhythmic dances of Kwela, the 'syncopated guitars' of Mbaqanga, the saxophones and trumpets with their supple African jazz sounds as well as the infectious and sometimes gripping choir singing. All these elements can be recognized when listening to the 'Soweto String Quartet', which in its turn inspired Peter Martin to write 'Soweto Swing'.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Nonantum Bulgar - Hankus Netsky
Adding to the minuscule number of Klezmer pieces for concert band, Nonantum Bulgar is the 20th piece published in the BandQuest series. The title, Nonantum Bulgar, refers to Nonantum, a district in Newton which is home to the city's oldest synagogue (on the National Register of Historic Places), and bulgar (pronounced 'bull-ghar'), a type of Klezmer dance. When writing the piece, the composer imagined the dedication of the Adams St. Shul, which took place over one hundred years ago and featured a prominent Boston cantor and choir and a klezmer orchestra leading a Grand March down Adams St. This upbeat work is fun to play, features a trumpet solo, and gives every instrument the opportunity to play the melody. 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.
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£60.99My America - Samuel F. Smith
Featuring an original descant along with the patriotic favorite My Country 'Tis of Thee, this arrangement for band and optional choir provides a fresh and effective setting. Optional string pak also available.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99It'S A Holiday Season
This 3-minute medley of popular holiday songs is a sparkling selection for a holiday concert finale or community event. For added effect combine this with your school's choir and strings for a truly magical production. Includes: Happy Holiday, The Holiday Season and Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Carrying You from "Laputa: Castle in the Sky" - Joe Hisaishi
New Sounds in Concert Band Series(NSB) for small band with 2-part choir Duration: approx.4'10" Arranged by Eiji Suzuki"Carrying You" was composed as a theme song to Castle in the Sky, an animated film produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, released in 1986. The composer for Castle in the Sky was originally not Joe Hisaishi, but the director Miyazaki strongly requested him. The director told Hisaishi his vision for the film, and based on the world he imagined, Hisaishi made a collection of music called the Image Album. The melody that later becomes the basis for "Carrying You" was born from this album. However, the director Miyazaki was not planning on including a theme song in this film. Isao Takahata, the producer, proposed including a song, for the audience to think over the film at the end. He wanted the audience to think, "While the protagonists sought for the treasure, they didn't obtain any treasure. What did they obtain instead?" They thought, if they are going to create a theme song, it should be something organically connected with the entire film. Takahata requested the director Miyazaki to write the lyrics for the theme song. And to Hisaishi, he gave instructions to create a melody for the theme song using an instrumental piece called "Pazu and Sheeta" from the image album mentioned above. Director Miyazaki handed a piece of memo with lyrics to Takahata. "Carrying You" we hear now is this lyrics with some changes, set to Hisaishi's music. The melody is used at the opening of the film as well as the scene where Laputa is destroyed, and the song is used for the ending. Performance Advice from Arranger Suzuki: This is an extremely simple arrangement that can be performed by lower grade bands and singers. Of course, it can be played without singers and chorus, but the contents of the lyrics are very tasty so if possible, we recommend that you perform using the voices. Depending on your resources, the voice parts can be done as all solo, all female chorus, and so on.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£551.99Missa Solemnis - AndrĂ© Waignein
Having written several large works for vocalists and concert band, Andr Waignein composed Missa Solemnis, a mass for soprano, mixed choir and concert band. In his own completely unique style, Waignein has produced an unusual and soulful piecethat, despite the modern compositional techniques employed, stays entirely loyal to the theme of the composition.Choral parts available separately.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99Still, Still, Still
The famous Austrian holiday folk carol is set in a unique and inviting style which will be perfect for your next holiday concert. Subtle melodic lines in this holiday "lullaby," paint a calm and serene musical portrait of the nativity and all the delightful images of the holiday season. Includes parts for optional vocal solo, duet or choir. This wonderful arrangement is destined to become a standard in the holiday band repertoire.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Red - R.W. Smith
"Red" is a powerful and energetic work for concert and festival performance. As the first movement from Krisanna's Colors, the suite is inspired by her color choices used to describe her daily emotions and moods. Beginning with somber clarinet solo and choir, the mood quickly changes to bombastic and extreme energy. You may consider programming "Red" (Mvt. 1) along with "Blue" (Mvt. 2) and "Yellow" (Mvt. 3) for even greater effect. An excellent choice for your concert/festival program!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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