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£75.00Commence!
A driving composition from Sean O'loughlin,Commence!begins with a spirited theme that oscillates between triple and duple meter. After developing into a heartfelt lush brass chorale, the lilting theme returns again. The composition concludes with a dramatic return of the B theme and a rousing finale. A beautiful piece,Commence!is astrong choice for any contest or festival.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00Chester - William Billings
The famous song by William Billings from the American Revolution has been the basis of many settings. In this new arrangement by Bill Calhoun, beginning students get to mix march-like rhythms with a lush and full chorale setting of the song. Perfect to showcase your beginners at any festival or as a patriotic favorite.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£204.00Laude
Written for CBDNA in 1975, Laude is Hanson's theme and variations on a chorale tune from his childhood memories, similar to his Dies Natalis. The opening theme is stated in unison, followed by seven variations leading up to, as Hanson put it, "a veritable avalanche of sound, the percussion innundating the hall with the sound and, literally, 'everything that has breath praising the Lord.'" The score from the original 1976 publications is now available.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£157.00Give Us This Day
A short, two-movement symphony by the masterful David Maslanka, that demonstrates once again the rich possibilities of the wind band in the hands of a composer who understands the creative potential of the medium. The slow and richly scored opening movement makes especially fine use of an expanded percussion section, triadic harmony and melodies with the flavor of an incantation. The second movement is a driving Allegro with a stern, striding C minor theme that dominates the movement until the coda, which ends the piece with a slow, heaven-storming chorale. Despite the title (from The Lord's Prayer), the composer claims a Buddhist inspiration for his piece.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£75.00Haleakal
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 of brilliant 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 12-14 working days
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£137.00Symphony No. 5
This four movement piece was composed around three recognized chorale melodies: Durch Adams Fall ("Through Adam's Fall") in the first movement; O Lamn Gottes, unschuldig ("O Lamb of God, without Blame") in the second movement; and Christ lag in Tdesbanden ("Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death") in the third and fourth movements. Although Maslanka's works usually portray feelings of loss and grief, Symphony No. 5 is filled with a bright and hopeful energy. The music continually speaks to the theme of transformation - the transformation of tears into power, and the victory of life over death.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£46.00Canticle of the Sun
A piece with a lyrical chorale and a hymn-like quality, Canticle of the Sun is written in a free flowing style, which is a different approach from this composer. The middle section is based on quintal harmony and contrasts the full sonority of the more open lyrical main theme.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£87.50Fantasy on an African-American Spiritual
Bruce Preuninger has successfully managed to capture the sound and feel of the spiritual in the context of a large ensemble. In Fantasy on an African-American Spiritual, the composer has arranged the famous spiritual "My Lord what a Morning," for Grade 3 concert band. It opens with an incredible surge of harmony in chorale style. This leads to the faster main section that features jazzy rhythms with creative percussion accompaniment. This one is a real treat! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£49.95Jupiter (from ) - Gustav Holst / arr. Mark Williams
The gorgeous chorale from this most famous of Holst's orchestral works has been exquisitely scored for this version for young band by Mark Williams. The potential for expressive playing and development of sensitivity in this arrangement is virtually limitless. A superior choice for developing musicality.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£45.95In the Bleak Midwinter - Gustav Holst / arr. Robert W. Smith, Susan L. Smith
This timeless melody by Gustav Holst is a perfect musical setting for exceptional teaching. The "Melody Mine" gives each member of the band the opportunity to play the melodic line while the teacher focuses on phrasing, shaping and other core musical concepts. The full band arrangement provides a lush chorale setting of the Holst hymn. The director also has the option to craft their own arrangement to feature soloist(s), instrumental choirs and full band. Master teacher Susan L. Smith has crafted a powerful teaching resource for use in any beginning band program.Original Item#: RWS-1603-00
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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