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£116.60Norwegian Dance No. 2 - Alfred Evensen
Alfred Evensen (1883 - 1942) was born in Troms, but moved to Harstad 16 years old to start as a student at The Military School of Music. He was director and chief of the military band in 1918, and worked there for 12 years. In 1930 he was appointedto conductor of the military band in Bergen, and worked there until he was appointed to take over from Johannes Hanssen (Valdres march) as manager and conductor of the military band in Oslo in 1934.With this band he participated in a majorinternational military music collection in Paris in 1935 With a great success. In addition to his work in military music, he was a highly respected conductor of choir and composed, in additionto his compositions for bands, many songs for choir.He died in Oslo, after he was arrested because of his resistance against the German occupation. At his own request he was buried in Harstad, and there is also a statue of him.Norwegian Dance No. 1 and No. 2 dates from 1911 and 1912respectively. They are composed in the style of Grieg's Norwegian Dances, Op. 35, but, unlike Grieg, Evensen has used his own themes for the compositions.
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£85.95Gypsy Dance - Joseph Compello
You may know this composer from the exceptional music he has written for beginning band, but now you will hear why many think he is one of the best writers of concert band music at any level. This exciting piece weaves exotic gypsy melodies together with compound meter designed to challenge the moderately advanced band. It is the percussion section that drives this piece, using rhythms that are typical of Eastern European folk music. Gypsy Dance is a great way to introduce students to this genre.
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£116.60Norwegian Dance No. 1 - Alfred Evensen
Alfred Evensen (1883 - 1942) was born in Troms, but moved to Harstad 16 years old to start as a student at The Military School of Music. He was director and chief of the military band in 1918, and worked there for 12 years. In 1930 he was appointedto conductor of the military band in Bergen, and worked there until he was appointed to take over from Johannes Hanssen (Valdres march) as manager and conductor of the military band in Oslo in 1934.With this band he participated in a majorinternational military music collection in Paris in 1935 With a great success. In addition to his work in military music, he was a highly respected conductor of choir and composed, in additionto his compositions for bands, many songs for choir.He died in Oslo, after he was arrested because of his resistance against the German occupation. At his own request he was buried in Harstad, and there is also a statue of him.Norwegian Dance No. 1 and No. 2 dates from 1911 and 1912respectively. They are composed in the style of Grieg's Norwegian Dances, Op. 35, but, unlike Grieg, Evensen has used his own themes for the compositions.
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£61.95
Renaissance Dance - Tielman Susato
The music of Susato has long been a staple in band music, as it is some of the first examples of music for consorts of instruments. Band directors have long embraced his music to teach the Renaissance style. With Renaissance Dance, Bill Calhoun has delivered the easiest possible arrangement of this famous Susato piece taking care to retain the original style and teachability.
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£104.99Ungarische Tanz Nr.5 & 6 (Hungarian Dance No.5 & 6) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Brahms, Johannes - Takahashi, Tohru
Fascinated by the expressive power and spirit of the gypsy music from Hungary, Brahms used mainly traditional melodies in his Hungarian Dances as well as themes from compositions in similar musical styles. No.5 and No.6 are the most well-known of his Hungarian Dances and are popular as encores at the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic.Duration: 6:15
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£46.00American Folk Dance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Huckeby, Ed
Based upon a familiar American folk song, Ed Huckeby gives us this very creative setting appropriate for concert or festival performance. In addition, we suggest that you use this arrangement for your recruiting performances at elementary schools making the connection between the general music classroom and the band room. A wonderful setting of a classic American melody, your audience will be tapping along with each and every beat.Duration: 2.00
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£59.95A Little Tango Music (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gorb, Adam
This is a short sequence of melodies inspired by the curvaceous, melancholic and dangerous dance from Argentina that is the tango. The three brief movements can be played in any order, or separately. Duration: 19:00
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£12.95
A Little Tango Music (Concert Band - Score Only) - Gorb, Adam
This is a short sequence of melodies inspired by the curvaceous, melancholic and dangerous dance from Argentina that is the tango. The three brief movements can be played in any order, or separately. Duration: 19:00
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£49.95Pizza Music (Novelty) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Oli, Ravi
This pepperoni special is probably the first piece yet written calling for "molto mozzarella". It combines Ponchielli's Dance of the Hours with "pizzicato Polka". If you were unsure of your Italian condiments, this is the work on which to learn. It is rumored to be Ravi Oli's only contribution to the (hors d') oeuvre. Delicious
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£9.95
Pizza Music (Novelty) (Concert Band - Score Only) - Oli, Ravi
This pepperoni special is probably the first piece yet written calling for "molto mozzarella". It combines Ponchielli's Dance of the Hours with "pizzicato Polka". If you were unsure of your Italian condiments, this is the work on which to learn. It is rumored to be Ravi Oli's only contribution to the (hors d') oeuvre. Delicious
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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