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£78.99Portrait of an Old Country Town - Grice
Rob Grice's Portrait of an Old Country Town is a programmatic work depicting images of an early American community. The beauty of the countryside, the work involved in taming the great outdoors, and a small town festival celebration are all pictorial elements of the piece. Accessible to bands of modest experience, sounds much harder than it is. An exceptionally nice work!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£83.50Solaris - Robert W. Smith
Written for the 2008 Florida All-State Honor Band, Solaris is a musical portrait of the glorious sunshine that permeates the state. Beginning with a peaceful sunrise and the warmth of the early morn, the piece builds to the energy and chaos of a new day with a crescendo to its ultimate radiance! Suitable for concert and festival performance, your band will find Solaris to be a rewarding experience for all.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99The Runaway Sleigh - Robert W. Smith
Off we go enjoying our traditional holiday sleigh ride. However, this time the horse gets a bit skittish and begins to speed up. With each passing phrase, our simple ride turns into the wildest of holiday adventures. In a very fun and entertaining setting, students will learn to watch the conductor while experiencing a wide range of tempi. As an option, you may wish to feature the accessory percussion/sound effect part "front and center" making The Runaway Sleigh a hilarious and hair-raising experience for all!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£164.50Promising Skies - Robert W. Smith
In late August of 2005, the normally festive skies over the city of New Orleans began to change. As Hurricane Katrina approached the city, the skies promised a weather event of unprecedented proportions. Composer Robert W. Smith was commissioned by the United State Marine Forces Reserve Band of New Orleans to create this symphonic tone poem recreating and commemorating the Katrina experience. Beginning with "Blue Sky," the jazz of the historic city provides the musical inspiration. Soon, the "Threatening Sky" arrives giving way to the "Raging Sky." Finally, the "Dawn of a New Sky" brings hope as the city is reborn to share its musical gifts once again."Promising Skies" is large work for concert band at the medium advanced level. Using the American art form of jazz as its base along with unusual percussive effects, the piece is a unique and welcome contribution to the repertoire.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00Mekong - Robert W. Smith
Mekong is a river that flows through the heart of Vietnam. Robert W. Smith has created this composition for band based on the Mekong River delta's historic significance during the Vietnam War of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and haunting melodies, lush and dissonant harmonies and acoustically created sound effects combine to provide a concert performance experience that will not be forgotten by performer or audience. This piece completes a compositional journey the composer began in Korea to honor his father and those who served in Southeast Asia. "Mekong" is highly recommended as a concert showcase and is an emotionally moving tribute to the military veterans of the Vietnam War.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£83.50A River's Fury! - James Swearingen
North Carolina is a beautiful state, and there is no better place to enjoy whitewater rafting, than a trip on the Nantahala River. Noted composer, James Swearingen, takes you on a riveting journey that can only be described as both intense and exhilarating. Dramatic percussion writing coupled with exciting wind parts is an integral part of why this piece will challenge your students to make the music come alive and seem like a real life experience. Be prepared for the audience to be immediately on their feet following the breathtaking finish. Truly exciting!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99Invocation and African Dance - Matt Conaway
Influenced by the rhythms and dances of western Africa, this fiery work is sure to bring the house down at your next concert or contest performance. Accessible melodies, driving polyrhythms, and powerful scoring all combine to create an experience your students and audiences will be talking about for years!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.50The Road To Damascus - Ed Huckeby
"The Road to Damascus" is a dramatic and breathtaking musical journey. From the opening percussive volleys and bold brass statements, to the angular woodwind melodies of the primary theme, through the incredibly beautiful harmonies of the B section, this work provides both the performer and listener a memorable musical experience. Commissioned for the Independence, Kansas High School Band, this work gives each section of the band an opportunity to shine. Highly recommended for contest or concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.50The Great Land Run - Anderson
An exciting journey through the old west, "The Great Land Run" paints an exhilarating picture of 1889 Oklahoma. A fanfare-like main theme at the beginning is followed by the night around the campfire. As the settlers rest, a gentle storm washes over them bringing forth the questions of what tomorrow may bring. As morning rises, they head back on their way to stake their plot of land and new life. A powerful recap of the main theme drives this piece to an exciting end. With multiple opportunities for solos in the flute, clarinet, oboe, and trumpet, this piece will offer a fun, yet challenging experience for any concert band! Highly recommended!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99Crush - Robert W. Smith
A flurry of musical excitement and energy, "Crush" is a valued addition to the concert band repertoire by Robert W. Smith. Driving rhythmic interplay with soaring melodic lines merge in contemporary fashion creating a musically exciting experience for the band and audience. Suitable for concert and festival performance, "Crush" was written as a closing concert statement and premiered at the Michigan Music Educators Association convention. Rewarding both as a musical and educational work, your band will love to rehearse and perform "Crush." Highly recommended!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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