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£68.99Westminster Prelude - Philip Sparke
London is famous for its history and pageantry. No part of the city epitomises this better than the area known as Westminster. It is home to The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Bridge and numerous other historical sites. It also hosts many annual parliamentary ceremonies that characterise London life. Westminster Prelude aims to capture the mood of life in this famous part of London, both the majesty of its history and the pomp of its ceremonies.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.99Wrath of Vesuvius - Paul Clark
This exciting concert/contest piece is filled with powerful brass, lyrical woodwinds and explosive percussion! Musically depicting the two day eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 72 A.D. and the destruction it brought to the city and people of Pompeii, this is not only a wonderful addition to your music library, but also a great way to teach your students and audiences about this event in ancient history. A very musical and impressive composition at this level!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Firecracker - Sciaino
Drawing inspiration from the Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony in New York City's Chinatown, "Firecracker" is an exhilarating celebration at a sizzling tempo that's sure to please. Images of crackling explosives, dazzling colors, and joyful dance fuel this annual event that honors Chinese culture. A contagious drumbeat played on traditional drums by musicians traveling from business to business wishes good fortune and prosperity in the coming year. This is emulated in this selection with flexible numbers of percussionists who can call all join in on the fun. Meanwhile, wind players will love the opportunity to nimbly play soaring melodic lines over the invigorating rhythmic figures found throughout. You'll love "Firecracker" and its vigorous, jubilant spirit! Unique!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99In the Winter of 1730: A River's Journey - James Swearingen
This dramatic composition, crafted into four continous movements, is a musical portrait that reflects nearly 300 years of Ohio history. Shawnee Village, 1730: represented by a haunting recorder solo (or flutes) accompanied by clarinets and a variety of percussion sounds. 1812 Era: Powerful drums introduce The Battle of Thames where Chief Tecumseh lost his life. Portsmouth, 1903: A Copland-like introduction is followed by a lively rendition of original folk music, bringing to life the city of Portsmouth, Ohio at the turn of the 20th century. The Beauty of the River (For All Time): A beautiful and expressive theme brings this work to a glorious and highly impressive finish. SUPERB!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Nightflight - James Swearingen
While traveling by air, the composer was able to view three distinctive scenes of the city of Miami, Florida that are all musically portrayed in this significant and creative work. High energy, driving tempos, memorable themes, Latin percussion and contemporary harmonies all combine to create a remarkable and exciting three movement suite. This wonderful composition is destined to become a standard in the repertoire of wind band literature. A superb choice for concert or festival!I. Street CarnivalII. A Heavenly ViewIII. Fireworks Galore!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.50Southwest Summer - Robert W. Smith
Composer Robert W. Smith has enjoyed his sojourns in the great state of Texas each summer since 1985. In a recent visit to the southwest with his family, he was inspired to sketch three impressions of the Lone Star State. Desert Dawn opens the work with Native-American overtones depicting the warmth of the sunrise over a beautiful southwestern vista. Anyone ever visiting San Antonio will delight in the Paseo Del Rio depicting the light and lively Riverwalk of this great city. The energetic and powerful Longhorns concludes the work with a sense of joy while celebrating this uniquely American way of life. Suitable for concert and festival performance, "Southwest Summer" will be a valued addition to your next program.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99Northwind - Carl Strommen
With a population of 4500, Barrow, Alaska is the economic, transportation and administrative center of the North Slope Borough. Located on the coast of the Arctic Ocean, Barrow is the northernmost city in North America. With its opening fanfare and continuing rhythmic pulse, "Northwind" musically captures the power of nature that defines this remote and beautiful part of America.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50The Distant Castle - James Swearingen
A musical portrait of the famous Black Castle, located in the city of Matsumoto, Japan, is vividly brought to life through themes that are both dramatic and bold. Featuring the percussion section throughout, "The Distant Castle" is educationally sound programming for any concert setting and your percussionists may enjoy the optional opportunity to perform on traditional Japanese Taiko drums. The culture, beauty and history of Japan come to life in this work for the beginning band by James Swearingen. Very effective!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Going Home
This beautiful melody is well known as a movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony. Originally sung for Dvorak by Harry T. Burleigh, a talented African-American music student at the famed National Conservatory of Music in New York City, this spiritual has become an American classic. Robert W. Smith has arranged "Going Home" for the beginning band using limited ranges and technical challenges allowing the teaching focus on musically sensitive performance. An invaluable teaching tool suitable for performance at any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50
The Only Girl - Victor Herbert
The 1915 hit musical comedy, "The Only Girl" by Henry Blossom, music by Victor Herbert, was a huge success. The show opened on Oct. 1 in the New Nixon Theatre located in Atlantic City and dazzled audience members with "melodies that will be remembered for a long, long time."This arrangement by M.L. Lake includes numbers such as: "When You're Away", "Here's How", and "Tell It All Over Again"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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