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£60.50El Cabara - David Shaffer
Written in the Spanish folk song style of the "Corrida," this exciting composition will paint vivid images of the traditional Spanish bullfights. Although the technical demands are limited, the intense musical energy will captivate your students and entertain your audiences. Appropriate for festival and concert performances, "El Cabara" will be the piece that your students ask to play again and again.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.99Dances Fantastique - David Shaffer
This exciting work for concert band is a set of three delightful dances. Opening with a bold fanfare statement, the first dance reveals the melodic material that is the basis for all three movements. The title of this movement, Double Dance, is derived from the second statement of the melody, appearing in doubled rhythmic values. The second movement, Round Dance, the melody is written as a three part round. You could not have a Round Dance without a Square Dance, which is the title of final movement. Lots of fun percussion instruments add interesting timbres throughout. This interesting and clever composition is perfect for contest and festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00Fanfare Cincinnatus (A Flourish for Band) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
Composed for the Cincinnati New Horizons Band, "Fanfare Cincinnatus" (A Flourish for Band) captures the beauty of the spectacular Cincinnati skyline. This work for concert band uses syncopated rhythms, layered percussion and lush harmonies to create an exciting composition for young musicians. An exciting opening and finale is complimented by a beautiful lush middle section ballad. Much attention has been paid to range and scoring creating a work that is attainable by smaller ensembles while retaining a full sound for larger ensembles as well. Outstanding! Duration: 4.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00Witches and Wizards (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
Listen, if you dare, as the witches concoct a kooky and mysterious melody of the macabre! Wizards engage in a diatonic discourse of delightful and delicate dissonance. The magic of "Witches and Wizards" will engage your inner spirits as a picture of mystery and mayhem is painted. Craftily written and arranged for the younger musicians, "Witches and Wizards" is sure to be the eerie and mystical hit of any concert! Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00Carols! (Pictures of the Holidays) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
How can you make Christmas carols exciting and fun? Add lots of percussion, of course! "Carols" is a medley of "God Bless Ye Merry Gentleman," "The Holly and the Ivy," "He is Born, the Holy Child," and "O Come, All Ye Faithful." Driving percussion, exciting harmonies and African drumming styles are combined to bring this arrangement together in a setting that will delight your audiences. Lots of fun for your students to prepare as well! Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.00The River and the Rock (The Tale of a City) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
The River and the Rock depicts the rich history of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, settled in 1735. Each short movement paints a musical picture of the city's history, opening with "Beginnings," depicting a frontier that was settled very slowly as hostilities between England and France encouraged Indian bounty hunters to attack isolated garrisons in the region. "Patriots" suggests the city's call to arms throughout history. "Prosperity" visits the industrial revolution and the city's rapid growth at the turn of the 20th century. Movement IV and V, "Decline" and "Revival," offer a musical insight into the city's decline throughout the 20th century and rebirth in the 21st century. Exciting and emotional, "The River and the Rock" merges history and music into a setting that your students will enjoy preparing. Excellent selection for festivals and contests! Duration: 6.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00Dem Bones (Trombone Section Feature with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
If you got the "Bones," then let 'em have some fun! This trombone feature will showcase those slidin' bones, and let everyone have some fun in the process. Punctuated by clever percussion sound effects, the entire band will enjoy as the piece gets faster....and faster....and faster! This will be the hit of your concert, and "Dem Bones" will love it! Duration: 1.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.00Rejoissant! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
As the title suggests, is a celebration of life's conquering obstacles, specifically of the composer's own personal battle against cancer. Written for the Upper Sandusky High School (Ohio) Wind Ensemble and with the thanks from the composer for the support and opportunity to compose this piece during a very difficult period of time, "Rejoissant!" opens with a slower dramatic fanfare in the brass and percussion. The simple but forceful melody is repeated in several forms throughout the piece, including the beautiful and melodic middle section. This exceptionally emotional and energetic composition is suitable for all concerts and especially festival performances. Duration: 6.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.00Thunder and Fury (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
In the style of the purely American circus march, "Thunder and Fury" is a concert march with all the excitement of the three-ring circus! Written at an ability level for younger bands, this march will excite your players and audiences alike and without a doubt, you will be able to hear the ringmaster's call to attention. An excellent opportunity to expose your younger players to the musical style of the march. Duration: 1.40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.00Freedom's Voice (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
Freedom's Voice was commissioned to commemorate "The Voice of America," which began broadcasting in 1942 to combat Nazi propaganda with truthful news and information. VOA has served the world with a consistent message of truth, hope and inspiration. Opening with a mysterious and haunting melody representing the axis powers during the 2nd World War, the piece quietly builds into a voice of hope with the introduction of fanfare figures woven into a stoic rhythmic melody. The piece builds forcefully utilizing just these 2 simple musical elements into a broad finale representing the glory of freedom and free speech. Inspiring for both performers and audiences. Exceptional! Duration: 5.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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