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£50.50Promise Of A New Sunrise - David Shaffer
With a glorious new sunrise soon to be born, this spectacular festival piece offers flowing melodies accompanied by dynamic rhythms and lush harmonies. A broad and powerful fanfare-like opening quickly works into a simple lonely trumpet melody. As the phrase builds, woodwinds and brass are added providing interesting countermelodies and beautiful harmonic progressions. The conclusion restates the original melody but in rhythmic half time with percussion providing the energy for a dramatic finish. "Promise of a New Sunrise" is a perfect festival selection.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.99Kartoon Klassics
We all know and love the wonderful characters from the classic cartoon adventures of yesteryear. David Shaffer has crafted this clever reincarnation of music from those classics. Opening with Brahms' "Hungarian Dance #5" we can all imagine our favorite cartoon rabbit in his many adventures and mis-adventures. With Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" we hear his death defying escapes from his adversaries. Finally, Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody #2" gives us the musical tension that brought these cinematic classics to their comic conclusions. Multiple percussion effects and clever instrumental writing will make this a favorite for years to come. Very entertaining!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Jingle Jazz (Build-A-Band Edition) - David Shaffer
One of our most popular holiday works for concert band, "Jingle Jazz" is now available in this "Build-A-Band" arrangement for groups with limited or unbalanced instrumentations. This novel swing style arrangement of "Jingle Bells" will brighten up your holiday performances, and certainly be a favorite of performers and audiences alike. You'll need a minimum amount of rehearsal time to get this one ready for your holiday concert. Very cool!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.95
Ho Ho Hoedown
Jingle Bells with a country western flare? You bet! This creative work is very well written and provides a section where your trumpet players will actually call the square dance! A worthy consideration for your holiday concert with the quality writing you've come to expect from David Shaffer.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
The Happy Hungarian - David Shaffer
Popular cartoons have made Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody #2 and Johannes Brahms's Hungarian Rhapsody #5 instantly recognizable. This arrangement cleverly combines several themes from both compositions into one fun-filled frolic through classical cartoon capers. Whistles, bird whistles, and ratchets all add to the charm of this novel tune. This is one "Happy Hungarian" that will keep you smiling for a long time!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95
Rise of the Vulcan - David Shaffer
This exciting festival work is sure to captivate your students and audience. Based on Greek mythology, it portrays the story of Vulcan, who gave birth to fire while toiling at his anvil forging the metals of the Earth. Accidentally, a spark takes flight and Vulcan attempts to crush it, but it is too quick for him and eventually kindles fire. This overture combines sheer power with gripping and emotional lyrical passages for one experience you will never forget!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50
Noble Heritage - David Shaffer
From the composer of the best-selling "Spiritus" and "Excellentia." Spirited and rhythmically simple, this contemporary march is straight ahead and ideally suited for young groups. A perfect tool for studying cut-time and great as a contest opener.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99
Symbol of Freedom - David Shaffer
Keeping in mind all of the limitations of inexperienced musicians, this composer's talents for writing contemporary sounds, rich textures, and simple melodic material has produced an extremely accessible piece. "Symbol of Freedom" will satisfy the abilities, capture the interest, and most importantly, provide interesting musical material for young bands. Wonderful teaching piece!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99
Blazing Fury - David Shaffer
EXCITING! A concert march with a definite "circus" flavor for mid-level bands. Capturing all of the fun and excitement of the circus while remaining playable by mid-level bands. Really Moves!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99Flying Tigers - David Shaffer
Bright and challenging! For mid-level bands that is full of energy. Traditional in style and form, it is very appropriate for concert performances and it's fresh distinct sound is certain to make it a favorite of students and audiences alike!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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