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£66.95Declaration and Flourish (Movement III from the ) - Robert W. Smith
The final installment of Robert W. Smith's was inspired by both "Flourish for Wind Band" and "English Folk Song Suite." As the title implies, the work is bold and compelling. Consider programming the entire Suite which includes "Wassail" (24758) and "Greensleeves: A Fantasia for Band" (26749). (2:46)
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£54.95From the Yorkshire Coast
Here's a fantasia for beginning band based on the English folk song "Scarborough Fair." This beautiful melody is passed around to all instruments in this contemporary and expressive setting that is certain to be a favorite for students and audiences. A musical adventure. (2:15)
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£66.95Morris Dance Tunes - Gustav Holst / arr. Douglas E. Wagner
Morris dancing has been part of English culture and tradition for more than five centuries and still flourishes today in all parts of the UK. Douglas Wagner has made use of Holst's charismatic style in these four spirited 'dance' tunes which now each include a brief introduction that also serves as an interlude for this through-played work. A charming cross-cultural addition to the concert band repertoire! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. "This attractive educational material will provide many teaching opportunities."-
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£51.50A Festival Chime - Gustav Holst / freely arranged by Douglas E. Wagner
The third movement of (), which Gustav Holst penned in 1916, was originally scored for chorus with piano, orchestra, or military band. The easily recognized melody is a nineteenth century Welsh ballad, known to most as the hymn tune "St. Denio," set to the words of English poet, Clifford Bax. In 3/4, this characteristically delightful Holst theme has been freely arranged to incorporate elements of his original score with additional material included to heighten musical interest for contemporary concert bands and audiences alike. As the title implies, chimes are an integral part of this arrangement; however, there are alternate options provided in the program notes if a suitable instrument is unavailable. This musical setting is complete with a variety of teaching and performance opportunities and a perfect fit for beginning concert bands. (2:00)
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£53.95Willow, Willow - Percy Aldridge Grainger / arr. Douglas E. Wagner
The first of Grainger's settings of songs and tunes from William Chappell's "Old English Popular Music," this intense musical ballad offers the listener a languid and emotionally charged adaptation of Desdemona's song from Shakespeare's . (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£48.95The Holly and the Ivy
Adorn your holiday concerts with this charming new setting of a familiar English carol. To open, we hear a jubilant proclamation leading to a presentation of the melody in 4/4 by the trumpets, supported with clarinets and light percussion. Soon, the low brass revels in the theme while the woodwinds festoon and decorate. Spirits are lifted with a change of key until we are gradually transported to a gentle variation in 3/4 where all is calm. It isn't long before we hear the exuberant melody again and all is brought to a joyous conclusion. You'll be programming this one for years to come.
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£55.50Tidings of Comfort and Joy!
Based on the popular English carol "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen," this very musical holiday arrangement will reinforce legato technique and consistent ensemble phrasing while ushering in the joyous holiday season with musical glee. Opening with a clear unison statement and slowly adding textures and harmonic voices, the work develops to a joyous tutti statement that continues to build in intensity to a glorious conclusion. (2:45)
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£73.50I Saw Three Ships
With skill, artistry, and a touch of sugar frosting, Vince Gassi has crafted another Christmas favorite. This lovely arrangement is based on a 17th century English carol. The melody is presented in a variety of keys and meters while a sense of joy and warmth is maintained throughout this uplifting work.
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£37.95A Canterbury Christmas
Celebrate Christmas in the traditional English fashion with this well-written arrangement that includes The Holly and the Ivy, Good King Wenceslas, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Very easy to put together, this work also has great educational and musical potential. A wonderful addition to your holiday program!
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£41.50A River Trilogy - John O'Reilly
provides a wonderful opportunity for first year bands to work on legato style. After an original introduction, the full ensemble plays the African-American spiritual "Deep River." A clarinet and flute duet ushers in the early English folk song "The Water is Wide," and the full band concludes with a lovely treatment of the American classic "Shenandoah." (2:15) page 28.
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