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£149.99Crystal Magic - Bert Appermont
The source of inspiration for this work is the magical world of gemstones. The special powers of four of these stones appealed to composer Bert Appermonts' imagination. In this work, different distinguishing atmospheres are evoked. The work is composed as a suite containing four movements: Carnelian: The Stone of Perseverance, Opal: The Stone of Misfortune, Amethyst: The Stone of Wisdom and Amazonite: The Stone of Playfulness. This is a challenging and striking piece of music to inspire your audience in a concert or a jury during a contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£102.60Aspirantoverture - Øystein Sjøvaag Heimdal
This original piece is intended to performed by the youngest musicians. The structure of the overture is traditional A-B-A with a slow section in the middle flanked by two Modearo sections. As the title suggest, the piece is well suited as a concert opener but also for contest use. All parts challenges the young players in many ways, both the wind- and percussionists. Please be aware of the contrasts in dynamics throughout the piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£274.99Where Angels Fly - Kevin Houben
Commissioned by Banda de Musica Municipal de Silleda (ES), Kevin Houben has written this work for the Certamen de Valencia 2018 in Spain. Where Angels Fly is a very technical, powerful and virtuoso work, with a rather fragile and soft introduction in which the main motif derived from Paul Gilson's La Prire from Le Retour aux Pays is developed and also includes Houben's own musical signature 'HBE(N)'. Where Angels Fly is a challenging, impressive and virtuosic contest piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£183.99Three Norwegian Sketches - Philip Sparke
Three Norwegian Sketches was commissioned by ...ndalsnes Musikkforening, Norway, who are conducted by John Hudson. The three contrasting movements - TROLLVEGGEN (The Troll Wall), RAUMA ELV (River Rauma) and RAUMABANEN (The Rauma Line) - describe life and scenery around the town of ...ndalsnes on the beautiful west coast of Norway. This is a challenging, imaginative and versatile new work, ideal for a concert or a contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£144.99Music from Space - Otto M. Schwarz
This work was inspired by a French astronaut and saxophonist who played his saxophone while aboard the International Space Station! During the piece, the audience joins the 'Proxima' mission step by step on the journey into space. This is a challenging and inspiring composition for a concert or a contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Ritmico - James Barnes
Ritmico is a dynamic contest style overture that joins florid melodic writing with a pulsing percussion and driving bass lines. Cast in ABA form, the main vivace theme gives way to a lyrical cantabile middle section, eventually leading towards a recapitulation of the main theme. In this final section, the melody and accompaniment figures return with an energetic counterpoint woven in, building towards an exciting and dramatic finish to the piece. This is an ideal closer or opener, perfectly suited for medium to advanced ensembles. (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£183.99Three City Sketches - Philip Sparke
'Three City Sketches' was commissioned for Soli Deo Gloria Alkmaar from the Netherlands. The work's three movements depict different aspects of the orchestra's hometown. This is an exciting and epic piece for a contest or thematic concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£184.99Einstein - Thomas Doss
Theoretical physicist and Nobel prize winner Albert Einstein (1879 1955) developed the theory of relativity, one of the basic tenets of modern physics: who doesn't know his formula E = mc2? This impressive, exciting work from Thomas Doss tells the life story of Einstein using spectacular effects to enforce the musical ideas. This is a daring and original choice for a contest and surely a guaranteed success as a main piece for your concerts.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.99Mystic River - Thomas Doss
The mysterious river Traun, which emerges from several springs in the Totes Gebirge (the so-called 'Dead Mountains') of Styria (Stiermarken-Austria), flows in full splendor and beauty through the loveliest lakes. The Traun meanders through the Salzkammergut like a crystal ribbon along the Ho llengebirge. This piece is like an exciting musical voyage along the river telling the story of a rich history, from the earliest Celtic settlements to the construction of important power plants. It offers different and versatile passages for all instrument groups, making Mystic River the ideal contest work or the main piece in a challenging concert programme.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£179.99Equestrian Symphonette - Franco Cesarini
Equestrian Symphonette was written for the Orchestre d'Harmonie de Laval, France. Laval is the capital town of the department of Mayenne, and the surrounding countryside is home to many thoroughbred race horse stables. The composition incorporates the principal gaits of the horse (walk, trot, canter and gallop) as the musical cornerstones of this work and incorporates into the composition colourful depictions of the natural environment and surroundings as well as the characteristics of each stride. Interesting rhythmical patterns, together with rich melodies, are interwoven throughout this original piece which makes it an excellent choice for a contest or as anenterprising part of your concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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