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£109.99Boreas - Jan Bosveld
In Greek mythology, Boreas is the God of the North Wind. When thinking of the north wind we particularly think of the bleak wind coming from the freezing cold north, but in Homers' work we see a more varied picture. As shown in the following two stories, Boreas often does play the role of a storm wind that blows forth heavy dark clouds while whipping up the dark waves of the tempestuous sea to mountainous heights. When the stake of the fallen Patroclos refuses to burn, Achilles begs for some wind. When Iris, the swift messenger of the Gods, asks the winds for assistance, they raise themselves up with tremendous roaring and rush to Troy. Upon theirarrival they blow the divine fire of Patroclos' stake far up into the sky. When Troy was destroyed, the Greeks returned home. After many wanderings, Odysseus, however, ends up with the beautiful nymph, Calypso, who keeps him as a prisoner. As ordered by Zeus, Calypso frees him and sends him off on a handmade wooden raft. At sea, Odysseus is threatened by the aggressive sea god, Poseidon, who stirs up the winds and thrashes the waves with his trident. The goddess, Athena, stems the violence of all the winds except for the north wind, and thus it is Boreas, who sends Odysseus to the land of the hospitable Phaiakes. Jan Bosveld composed Boreas for OLTO, a music association in Loenen, The Netherlands, for which he had served as conductor for many years. Turbulent movement in both tempo and dynamics characterize this composition. The result is a whirling piece that races by in a positive manner. Boreas is in de Griekse mythologie de god van de noordenwind. Bij noordenwind denken wij vooral aan de gure wind uit het ijskoude noorden, bij Homerus echter zien we een meer gevarierd beeld. Natuurlijk speelt Boreas, zoals uit de twee onderstaande verhalen blijkt, meestal de rol van de stormwind die de zware zwarte wolken voor zich uit blaast en de donkere golven van de onstuimige zee torenhoog opzwiept.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95Cloud Dancing - Roger Cichy
The composer is a glider pilot and this composition expresses his experience and feeling while gliding through the air and clouds. It is a wonderful experience of varying tempos and musical ideas, all very melodical. The ranges are all very much within a Grade 3. The first trumpet's highest note is F.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Tomorrow Shines Soon - Vince Gassi
Commissioned by the W.R. Meyers S.S. band in Taber, Alberta and Inspired by Thomas Harry's poem Song of Hope, this uplifting work celebrates the unlimited potential that each day brings. The title expresses the idea that no matter what dark clouds may appear today, we haven't long to wait until tomorrow, which brings hope for a brighter future.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99Among the Skies - Bruce W. Tippette
Among the Skies transports you into the clouds with this cinematic tour-de-force by Composer Bruce W. Tippette. Great scoring and cool harmonies will keep musicians and audiences engaged from start to finish!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£93.50Clearer Skies - Katherine Rorabaugh
Clearer Skies is a rhapsodic piece for the advanced high school band, depicting flight: the burst of takeoff, the smooth ride above the clouds, and a peaceful landing. Its forward momentum and more understated ending will rouse audiences for the concert finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Incantation and Shadow Dance - Barry E. Kopetz
Incantation and Shadow Dance is a musical representation of the appearance of the witches in the Shakespeare play "Macbeth." The piece opens with two exceptionally long and emotionally charged measures, the mood slowly building, much like "chanting over a cauldron," dark, mystical and enchanting, invoking the spirits of the night. Then everything changes very abruptly, as a rhythmic introduction announces the appearance of the spirit dance. It represents a "dance macabre" and as such, brings a sense of impending evil and darkness to the mood until the full complement of spirits are now dancing around the fire. The gathering of "storm clouds" heralds the appearance of all manner of dark and sinister creatures joining the dance which builds to climax as all the spirits gather for the final frenzied finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£134.99Loch Ness - Johan de Meij
The symphonic poem 'Loch Ness' consists of five through-composed impressions of this mysterious Scottish Lake. I) The Lake At Dawn - calm, static, sonorous blocks depict the troubled opaque water surface and the enormous depth of the Lake at daybreak. II) Slowly the rising early-morning mist reveals the distant ruins of Urquhart Castle, represented by a solemn theme in the trombones which is taken over by the full band, thus evoking the illustrious past of this fortress besieged so many times. III) Inverness: Bagpipes and Tourists - the music takes us down to the town of Inverness where the first tourists mark the slow but steady start of a new season to the sound of a Scottishmelody. IV) Storm - suddenly a heavy wheater breaks: fierce gusts of wind and heavy showers transform the erstwhile calm surface into an obscure and whirling mass of water, and clouds rapidly passing over offer an eery scene... V) Conclusion - storm and rain gradually decrease and when everything is quiet again we are granted a last view of the Lake in its full glory.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.99Reflections From The Wall - David Shaffer
"Reflections From the Wall" commemorates the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and is inspired by the men and women who served our country during this conflict. The basis of the music is an emotional representation of the composer's visit to the Vietnam War Memorial and to the power of this spectacular monument. Opening with a simple depiction of a cloud-covered morning which broadens into a dramatic and powerful "reflection from the wall" as the sun breaks through the clouds. Emotion, reflection and a sincere thanks to those who served are the driving musical elements of this powerful piece. This composition will be received warmly and gratefully by all audiences.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£83.50
The Winds Of Change - Jared Spears
A musical fantasy depicting the wide range of the wind's character that occurs throughout the year. Opening with a gentle breeze followed by clouds, thunder, lightning and rain. From beautiful little melodies of the lonesome prairie to big, brash percussive storm sounds; there are a lot of opportunities to study contrast. Brilliant and accessible!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Skyburst - Sean O'Loughlin
Skyburst is a dynamic piece for beginning band that depicts a plane flight as it first jumps into the stratosphere above the clouds. Skyburst is a fanfare-like composition with lots offeramatic possibilities that serve nicely to highlight the strengths of your beginning group for concert or festival performance. The piece will capture the attention of your students, audiences and adjudicators alike.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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