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£58.00Castlebay
This fresh new setting of two traditional Scottish folk songs, Will Ye No Come Back Again and Keel Row, was written in honor of its namesake, the Scottish village Castlebay. Composer Gene Milford has crafted a well-scored offering for contest/festival performance that is reminiscent of English-style band pieces. After the striking opening, the piece moves to the more fiddle-like Keel Row in a lilting 6/8. All of the sections of the ensemble get to shine and the band will sound formidable with this piece.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£58.00Japanese Pictures
Japanese Pictures draws inspiration from both traditional and modern Japanese music. The harmonies are western as suggested by the accompanying melodies, and the percussion is styled to give the sounds of a taiko drum ensemble. Young bands will find this piece intriguing and different. Use this work as part of your multi-cultural approach to teaching music appreciation. Also a good choice for contest or festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£62.00Turning Point
In any conflict, there is always a turning point which determines the outcome. The phrase is often used to describe epic wars throughout history, and the music of Turning Point reflects the weight and drama that comes with these key historical moments. Composer Sean O'Loughlin takes the listener on a musical journey filled with dramatic twists and turns. This piece will serve as your young band's turning point in their development to becoming a solid musical ensemble.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£54.00Song of India - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
This sultry classical favorite from Rimsky-Korsakov is faithfully arranged for young bands by Andrew Balent. Andy has a knack for retaining the essence of standard classical repertoire, while toning the technical difficulties down to the students' ability levels. Paying close attention to dynamic changes and ensemble balance will make this a winner in contest and festival settings.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£99.00Symphony No. 3
The largest of David Maslanka's wind symphonies in scale and duration, Symphony No. 3 was commissioned by the University of Connecticut Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Gary Green, conductor, and premiered by them in 1991. It is in five movements and lasts nearly 50 minutes. The moderate tempo and forceful character of the first movement contrast with the serene "nature" music of the second movement. The third movement, a fast and bristling scherzo largely in A Minor, is followed by two slower movements, both labeled "lament." The composer characterizes the music of these movements as both sorrowful and joyful. The fifth movement, in particular, has the lamenting character overcome by an ecstatic vision of natural beauty and the life force. Symphony No. 3 is arguably Maslanka's most profound and satisfying large-scale work, and it ends in an unequivocal A Major that has the feeling of a benediction. Large score and parts are available on rental.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£48.00Trombonanza
Written in the style of the many trombone features from the prolific pen of Henry Fillmore, this is a winning selection for featuring the low brass of the young ensemble. It includes ample use of the trombone glissando (colloquially referred to as a smear). The march-like character and simple tunefulness of the work are sure to make it a hit with the band and an audience favorite as well.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£8.00Connections
One of the biggest challenges in today's middle level bands is the ability for them to produce a smooth legato with connections between notes. This series of books for all band instruments presents a logical sequence in a variety of keys to improve the students' legato playing aspect of band performance. This features drills that emphasize key understanding and chord progression movement from whole notes to half notes to quarter notes as well as tone, balance, blend and intonation of the ensemble. Also includes daily warm-ups to build strength and flexibility for the brass instruments, technical facility in the woodwinds, and rudiments in the percussion.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£103.00Unforgotten Friends
Unforgotten Friends is a three-movement work for wind ensemble celebrating the human spirit and that which causes people to respond to adversity with acts of bravery, selflessness, compassion and generosity. It is a magnum opus for composer Sean O'Loughlin.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£32.00Masquerade Variations - Stephen Gryc
A popular rental work for wind ensemble, Masquerade is now available for purchase in a full score edition that is perfect for study. This composition, written in 1997 and commissioned by the New Mexico Wind Symphony, is based on the second piece from Fugitive Visions, a work that is comprised of 20 short piano pieces written by the young Sergei Prokofiev in 1915-17. Gryc, intrigued by the contrasting elements and moods in this short piece, expands upon Prokofiev's original theme and creates a truly dynamic work that include five variations in various musical styles.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£16.00Cloudsplitter - Various
An excellent ensemble (Trade Winds) in their premier recording of old and new band classics featuring the music of Larry Clark, Percy Grainger, Robert Thurston, Carl Strommen, Sean O' Loughlin and others. Includes: Ascendance, The Tell-Tale Heart, Sonic Fusion, Molly on the Shore, Shoutin' Liza Trombone, Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna, Cloudsplitter, Bacchanale, Cascades and Quaere Verum.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days