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£72.99Ascend - Samuel R. Hazo
Composed for Tapp Middle School in Powder Springs, GA and premiered at the 2005 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Ascend is a driving and energetic work designed to sound great with younger bands. The combination of mixed meters and syncopation gives the main theme a unique edge, and there is a brief 3-part fugue woven into the texture of the piece. Sure to provide a rewarding and varied musical experience for your players. Dur: 3:05 (Includes Full Performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99Lux Aurumque - Eric Whitacre
Commissioned by the Texas Music Educators Association for their 2005 All-State Band, Lux Aurumque is an extraordinarily lush and poignant adaptation of one of Eric Whitacre's most popular choral works. Gorgeous, simple triads melt from one beautiful chord to the next, creating a slowly evolving wash of colors and light. Elegantly orchestrated by the composer, Lux Aurumque is a profoundly moving experience for players and audiences alike. (Grade 4) (5:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Rising Star - Samuel R. Hazo
This very easy composition by Samuel Hazo was designed specifically to provide beginning players the opportunity to experience a lush and chorale-like setting. With nothing faster than a quarter note, this is an excellent vehiclefor teaching concepts such as independent moving lines, phrasing, balance and dynamic contrasts. Dur: 2:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Themes from First Suite in E-flat - Gustav Holst
Using excerpts from the first and third movements, but still maintaining the formal and harmonic integrity of the original, this adaptation allows even middle school players to experience the unforgettable themes from Holst'smasterwork. Also, the March movement is very effective when performed by itself. Dur: 4:45 (Grade 2 - Hal Leonard MusicWorks series)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.50Quest for the Mountain Top - Richard L. Saucedo
Here is an exciting and powerful work for very young players with one year of experience. Written using a single tempo throughout, a driving 8th note pulse and minor mode provide the underlying energy as the melody is passedaround to different sections of the band. With no syncopation and repetitive patterns, your band will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Dur: 2:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99The Machine Awakes (for Band Plus Electronics) - Steven Bryant
The Machine Awakes is the sound of something not human (but of humans hands) - something not entirely organic, but most definitely alive - waking up for the first time. From the opening swirling textures, we sense the firsthesitant sparks of thought, attempting to find form and coherence. This new machine comes fully awake, possessed of emphatic self-determination and purpose. The Machine Awakesgives ensembles with a wide range of technical abilitythe opportunity to experience the meshed sound world of electronic sounds and acoustic instruments. The set comes with optional parts for more advanced players. Dur: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Album for the Young - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky's excursion into music for young people carries the indelible stamp of masterful composition. James Curnow has carefully maintained the intent of this work while making it accessible to the concert band. Contrasting movements and colorful orchestration mean your band can experience this composer's work in much the way he intended. There are many possibilities for cross-curricular teaching in this piece, especially in music history. Tchaikovsky composed many of music's most memorable melodies. Explore a few with your band as you prepare and perform Album for the Young this season.Excellent!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£63.50Hoe Down ( from Rodeo ) - Aaron Copland
Heard everywhere from concert halls to television commercials, Hoe Down is a classic American symphonic work and its unique sound has become a trademark of composer Aaron Copland. This edition has been carefully adapted, allowing intermediate-level bands to experience the joy of performing one of the most popular works of the 20th century.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£98.50A Ship in the Mist - Rossano Galante
Experience a dynamic oceanic adventure with this engaging work by Rossano Galante, who has composed the piece in a sea shanty style.A Ship in the Mistincludes strong rhythmic elements that complement gorgeous lyrical writing, soaring themes, and lush harmonies. A fast, rhythmic transition brings the main theme back in grandiose fashion before a thrilling conclusion. Superb!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Dies Irae
A long standing favorite in the band repertoire, Verdi's famous opus, best known as the Manzoni Requiem is now available in this new version, designed for playability by most high school groups. Jay Bocook has retained the essence of the original by carefully placing the challenging, technical material in the skilled sections of the band (flute, 1st clar., alto sax). From the hard driving, signature opening with the solo bass drum, to the triumphant trumpet calls of the finale, this is classic literature your band should experience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days