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£80.95Appalachian Dreams - Roland Barrett
Based on material borrowed from two English folk songs that were popular in the Southern Appalachians during the early years of American history---"Going to Boston" and "Soldier, Won't You Marry Me?". After a very peaceful and tranquil opening, a bold, powerful statement leads to a dreamlike, mesmerizing section. With a powerful percussion contribution, the driving conclusion resounds. An epic work, this is a striking addition to symphonic band literature. (4:45)
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£64.50Joyeux Nol!
Four carols are seamlessly intertwined---"Un Flambeau, Jeanette Isabell!" "Il Est N, le Divin Enfant," "Quelle Est Cette Odeur Agrable?," and "Ding! Dong! Merrily on High." The English translations are provided; however, this magnificent medley can certainly bring an international flair to your holiday program! (3:26)
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£53.95North Country Celebration - Douglas E. Wagner
With a theme that is reminiscent of an English Morris Dance tune, this cheerful original is scored to lie easily under the fingers of beginning wind players. Cast in a modified rondo form, ample doublings and rich chord voicings help to achieve a solid top-to-bottom ensemble sound. Subtle articulations and dynamic nuances add just the right dash of color in this musically satisfying offering for concert audiences. Bravo! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£46.95Shady Grove
"Shady Grove" is an Appalachian folk song that bears some resemblance to the English ballad "Matty Groves." Although its verses have hundreds of variations, its origin is most likely as a courting song:
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£53.95Wenceslas March
Are you looking for a beginning band opener for your next holiday concert? Brian Bankston's new arrangement of the traditional English Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas" is masterfully scored using limited ranges in all instruments. This is a perfect setting to introduce the march style to your young musicians.Original Item#: RWS-1903-00
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£98.50My Robin Is to the Greenwood Gone - Percy Aldridge Grainger, scored for wind band by Fred Sturm
This delightful early setting by Percy Grainger, using only the first four measures of a popular English song, contains many of the melodic and harmonic twists and turns that we associate with his music of later years. Fred Sturm's new scoring for wind ensemble brilliantly brings to life this Percy Grainger masterwork. (7:37)
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£73.50Tintagel Suite - John O'Reilly
Tintagel Castle, on the wild Cornish coast of southwest England, has a fascinating history. The drama of this jagged coast has inspired many legends including that of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This colorful 4-movement suite depicts the Medieval Castle, the King Arthur legend, an early English ballad, and a celebration at the castle honoring the visiting Celtic Lords. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£20.95Divertimento No. 4 in B-flat, K. 186/159b - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The divertimenti in B-flat major, K. 186/159b and E-flat major, K. 166/159d, were both written for pairs of oboes, English horns, clarinets, horns, and bassoons, and are considered companion works. Although the origin and inspiration for such an ensemble with odd instrumentation is uncertain, they are considered the first stage in Mozart's development as a wind music composer.
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£70.50Hymn to the Beauty That Was - Jane Russell Bate
This stunning lyrical composition is truly something special. A tribute to Jennifer, Hayley, and Michaela Petit, victims of a 2007 home invasion in Cheshire, CT, is a moving ballad which adds harp (or synthesizer) to the band, and features soloists on flute, English horn (or alto sax), and euphonium. The piece builds to a powerful and emotional climax as the three main musical elements (the women's theme, the hymn melody, and an accompanying triplet figure) are woven together.
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£53.95The Cuckoo
is a traditional English folk song that is also common in Canada, Ireland, and Scotland. In the United States, it is most often associated with Appalachian folk tradition, and features the familiar bird's call, which is clearly heard throughout the piece. (2:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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