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£77.00Brain Waves
Brain Waves is a serious and energetic composition for contest and festival performance that uses numerous meter changes and modern harmonies to provide a unique and satisfying experience for performers and listeners alike.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£101.00Atlas Rising
In Atlas Rising, composer Carl Strommen derives inspiration from the statue of Titan Atlas lifting the universe on his shoulders. Unlike Sisyphus (of perpetual rolling stone fame) the monumental effort of Atlas was successful. This piece takes this idea and models it into an exceptional piece for contest/festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00Cal's Jig - Bill Calhoun
Original, tuneful, and upbeat, Cal's Jig is perfect for your next contest or festival performance. Thanks to Bill Calhoun's careful attention to scoring, every section of the bandhas a chance to shine and handle the melodic material. Beginning level groups can work on a lighter style with this unique dance piece.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£77.00Albion Sketches
Three British folks songs are given the Carl Strommen treatment in this contest style rhapsody. Carl's lush scoring, interesting harmonic twists and flowing melodic lines are all present in a piece that will highlight the strengths of your ensemble. The variety in this setting will make it an audience favorite.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£8.00The New Bennett Band Book - Harold Bennett
The Bennett Band Books, published in four volumes starting in 1923, were used to teach the march form and style to literally millions of young band musicians in the middle of the twentieth century. These delightful marches composed by famous march composer Henry Fillmore (using the pseudonym Harold Bennett) have been given new life by arranger Larry Clark. This second collection includes an additional twelve Bennett marches. Also included is a helpful march warm-up section composed by Larry Clark to help teach march form and style to young students. There is also the added benefit of a full, professional recording of each selection available for download below. This is a valuable collection for any level band to use for marches at contest/festival performance or for sight-reading purposes.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£43.00Qin Shi's Stone Army
The Terracotta army that guards the tomb of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang is nearly 8,000 warriors strong. This new piece for beginning ensembles is set to depict these magnificent stone soldiers. New composer Tyler Arcari draws on his background in music education to bring us a stunning new piece that young band students will love to play. It will sound rich and full, even with less experienced players. In addition to the wonderful music in this piece, there are great opportunities for cross-curricular learning with this contest worthy piece.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£77.00Kivgik
Meaning "messenger" in Inuit, Carl Strommen's piece Kivgik was inspired by the composer's observance of a large gathering of the Inuit people in Alaska. Carl has tried to emulate the sound of their drums being used for communication. The piece also contains bold harmonic colors and driving 6/8 rhythms. There is a nice repose section in the middle of the piece that symbolizes the more solemn parts of this annual gathering or Kivgik. This multicultural piece offers many unique, cross-curriculum teaching opportunities and will be perfect at your next contest or festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00The Red Cape
Looking for an alternative to the same old American style march for festival? The Red Cape may be your answer. It is written in a Spanish style reminiscent of some of the classic Spanish marches like Amparita Roco, but it is within the technical limitations of young bands. Composer James Meredith draws on his many years of being a band director to give us something fresh and different for your next contest or festival warm-up march.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00Loyalty
Loyalty March is a tuneful original in standard march form. This piece serves as a great introduction to the march form and style for developing bands. Larry Clark's pieces are always well-scored, and the melodies are always singable. Perfect as a warm-up march for contest or festival.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00Welcome - Harold Bennett
What could be better for contest warm-up than to play a tuneful Harold Bennett march? Larry Clark has arranged a classic for today's young bands, and it is perfect for introducing the march form and style to young players. We're pleased to bring this standard back into the spotlight.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days