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£63.00Lullabye for a Legend
Commissioned by two band directors for their band director father, this middle-school level composition focuses on developing student musicians' abilities. Celebrating their father and his student's accomplishments musically, Erin weaves melodic threads using instrument combinations that are played by the father, the children and even his grandchildren. Based on a simple lullabye theme, this emotional composition is great for legato style development, intonation work and balance across the ensemble. Also a great choice for contest or a reflective moment in any performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£48.00Greensleeves - English Folk Song
Greensleeves is one of the most popular and endearing English folk songs, dating back over 400 years. Also known as the Christmas carol "What Child Is This?" the haunting melody is one of the best-known folk and hymn settings in band repertoire. This arrangement conveys the simple sincerity of the melodic line, infused with new countermelodies to give interest to every section of the ensemble.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£55.00Upward Bound
Upward Bound is an exciting musical experience for developing band students, offering many opportunities to practice triplets, rhythms, enharmonic note-reading, and runs that cross the break (clarinet). Written in G minor, the piece creates tension with intentional dissonance, encouraging purposeful listening and careful tuning within the ensemble.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£70.00Gallantry March - Marsha Shapiro
With all the spirit and power of a classic 6/8 march plus dazzling low brass melodies and countermelodies where you'd expect tiresome oom-pahs, Gallantry March by Marsha Chusmir Shapiro gives you everything you could want in a march and more. Shifting dynamics and thoughtful voicings teach ensemble balance, listening down for rich, sonorous chords, and musicianship across sections to help intermediate bands shine in concert and contest!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£63.00Mountain Beauty
Written to portray the mountains along the North and South Carolina border, this lighter allegro overture is written in ABA form. With many dynamic contrasts, articulations, and short solo opportunities, this piece teaches many essential musical concepts. The legato middle section lets the ensemble focus on tone quality and phrasing. A return to the opening section's style ends this composition in an exciting manner. A great choice for concert or contest.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£63.00City Chase
Experience the thrill of the chase through the dark city streets! This cinematic theme begins with intensity and builds to an aggressive pursuit with many rhythmic twists and turns. A short reflective section in the shadows offers a brief reprieve before the exciting chase resumes with even greater energy and drive. This contemporary style composition offers the opportunity to practice alternating staccato and legato style playing. Several individual solo or lightly scored sections let your ensemble focus on listening and balance skills, until all players converge once again. Enjoy the chase of a great musical experience!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£63.00Pelican Dance
Quirky, fun, and not too serious, this dance-like composition was inspired by the composer noticing pelicans on his way to work! The opening motif played by the entire ensemble in the first measure is fundamental for the entire work. Stated in some form at the beginning of each musical section, it even appears as a bass line in the composition. Performed at one tempo throughout, this piece emphasizes essential dynamic contrasts and the various ways a theme can be developed in a composition. Percussion drives the energy of the composition, allowing your players to develop their skills on hand percussion. Enjoy the dance!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£48.00Song for Terra
Representing the hope that we can all live with peaceful thoughts, this expressive ballad lets younger ensembles work on the essential skills of legato-style playing, listening across the ensemble, and developing long phrases. Only two and a half minutes long, this composition will present a beautiful musical moment in your concert without tiring younger performers.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£48.00Homeward
This lyrical ballad in ABA form musically depicts the desire to be home. Presenting minimal rhythmic challenges, the ensemble can concentrate on beauty of sound, balance, dynamics, phrasing, and expressive performance. Developing the nuances of expressive playing will make the musical reward well worth the effort. A great contrasting selection in concert or contest programs.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£43.00Cove
An exciting young band piece that features interesting rhythms and percussion writing. Students get to work on eighth note interpretation and counting skills in a contemporary setting while also developing balance and rhythmic accuracy. An expansive percussion section uses a wide variety of instruments to establish a solid base upon which to build fundamental ensemble musical skills. Program this to achieve great success with your band!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days