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£68.99Requiem Aeternam - Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Puccini was commissioned to write a second opera after the resounding success of his first, Le Villi. However, the original four-act, grand opera Edgar, to a libretto by Ferdinando Fontana, received a rather lukewarm reception at its premire in La Scala in Milan in 1889 - initially, the work was only performed three times. Of all the planned performances in the subsequent two years, only one took place, in Lucca, Puccini's birthplace. There, the work was well received. Nevertheless, the composer decided to make drastic changes to Edgar the most radical being the reduction of the opera to three acts, as well as altering a few arias, charactersand instrumental parts. In its revised form, the work was even less popular than before. The discarded fourth act later provided material for Tosca (the duet Amoro sol' per te), but Puccini never felt the need to defend Edgar - as he did other less fortunate operas, such as La Rondine and Suor Angelica. On a piano excerpt for his female friend Sybil Seligman he even corrupted the title to 'E Dio ti GuARda da quest' opera' (may God preserve you from this opera). This did not prevent Arturo Toscanini performing the Requiem from the third act at Puccini's funeral in Milan Cathedral on 3 December 1924. The Requiem in the third act is being played when the long funeral procession carries the alleged body of Edgar - the confusedyoung man hesitating between the love of the virtuous Fidelia and the exotic Tigrana. The mass hails Edgar as a hero, but a monk claims that he has betrayed his country for a few gold pieces. When the soldiers try to desecrate the body, they discover that the armor contains none. The monk reveals himself as Edgar. He wants to leave with his faithful Fidelia, but the vengeful Tigrana stabs him and kills Fidelia. Edgar grieves over the lifeless body of his beloved, while Tigrana is arrested and the people submerge into prayer.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£63.99Judy Plays The Tuba, Johnny Plays The Flute - Ed Huckeby
This delightful selection for any two solo instruments (as a duet) and band, provides an outstanding opportunity to showcase your young superstars! A companion piece for Ed Huckeby's children's book, "Judy Plays the Tuba, Johnny Plays the Flute," the light and playful nature of this very playable work is sure to make audiences beg for an encore. If you prefer, the title can even be adapted to fit your featured students' names and instruments. Have fun with this one!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Still, Still, Still
The famous Austrian holiday folk carol is set in a unique and inviting style which will be perfect for your next holiday concert. Subtle melodic lines in this holiday "lullaby," paint a calm and serene musical portrait of the nativity and all the delightful images of the holiday season. Includes parts for optional vocal solo, duet or choir. This wonderful arrangement is destined to become a standard in the holiday band repertoire.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.99Erebus and Terror: The Lost Ships - Victor Lopez
This Victor Lpez work evokes images of excitement, bravery and sorrow as "Erebus and Terror: The Lost Ships" retells the story of the Sir John Franklin expedition in search of the Northwest Passage. Beginning with anticipation as the explorers depart their homeland, the rousing melodic theme is written for clarinet, horn and alto saxophone. The excitement of the journey turns melancholic for a few moments, as the gravity of their journey sinks in, but their courage is again renewed as the trumpets tell the story. A haunting flute and oboe duet foreshadows the inevitable crash portrayed with strong chromatic dissonances, into the ice and the loss of both ships and their crews. The journey has ended for these men, but their story lives on and Sir John Franklin is remembered as a hero due to his valuable contributions to the development of Canada's north. Highly recommended!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99
Argumentation - Charles L. Barnhouse
A wonderful concert band selection perfect for solo or duet use with band. "Argumentation" has been a true staple of the Barnhouse Catalog for many, many decades. Extremely nice!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Madcap Mallet Mania - David Shaffer
Feature your aspiring mallet percussion players with this cute rock tune. Can be performed as a solo, a duet or a trio and you can even double those parts to make sure everyone gets involved in the action and any mallets instruments will work. Mallet parts aren't very hard but sound very impressive. Will pay big dividends to your band program. Can't be beat!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50Rhythm X - David Shaffer
As the title suggest, "Rhythm X" is a percussive composition featuring a duet between the winds and the percussion section. Written at the grade .5 level, this quality composition will give you the opportunity to teach and reinforce elements of balance, independent musical lines, and dynamic construction not only between the percussion and the winds, but also between the individual voices of the percussion section. With the solid writing you have come to expect from David Shaffer, "Rhythm X" is perfect to introduce your young musicians to their first real band piece and let them show their stuff!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50
Soft Kitty - Edith Newlin
Your beginning band students will love Andy Clark's arrangement of this favorite lullaby, recently featured in many episodes of two very popular television series. Using only the first five notes students learned in beginning band instruction, every section of the band gets a chance to shine. The variations demonstrate how a melody can be played in different styles, providing excellent teaching opportunities. The brief introduction can be performed as a solo, duet or full section of trumpets, clarinets or saxophones. Fun for everyone at your beginners' first concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99
Trumpets Two - Jerry Nowak
This outstanding trumpet duet has a distinctive Spanish flavor. The lively, rhythmic theme is contrasted by a lyrical middle section. An excellent feature for your top trumpet players.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50
Trumpet Tribute - Jerry Nowak
Here's a brilliant and colorful trumpet feature that can be successfully performed spotlighting a soloist, duet or quartet.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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