Results
-
£175.0060 Warm-Up Chorales (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Cesarini, Franco
During his experience as a band conductor and teacher of wind orchestra conducting at university, Franco Cesarini has dealt with the topic of warm-ups very frequently. Throughout these long years of conducting he has had the opportunity to try many existing methods, evaluating their advantages and disadvantages. After a long time, he has decided to compile a collection of chorales for warm-ups, which are organised according to the criteria that he considers most effective. While working on his60 Warm-up Chorales for Concert Band, Franco Cesarini has always borne in mind that amateur musicians play for pleasure. He feels that it is extremely important that they have satisfaction at every moment of the rehearsal and not to start the rehearsal with needless "punishing" exercises. Nobody is really motivated to start playing with scales, long notes, or tricky rhythmical exercises. There is often a distinguished absentee in band rehearsals, namely music itself! Although this publication does not foresee a specific tempo for the chorales, they should often be performed rather slowly but without dragging. Dynamics are not indicated, so that the conductor has the opportunity to draw the attention of the musicians to his gestures and to make them react according to his indications. Timpani and bell parts have been added with the aim of not leaving the percussionists completely inactive during the warm-up phase, but can also be omitted. The chorales are written in four parts (SATB) and are also playable in smaller groups. The four voices can be played in different combinations of woodwinds or brass quartets or in mixed combinations. The collection includes ten chorales for the following keys: D flat major, A flat major, E flat major, B flat major, F major and C major. With his 60 Warm-up Chorales Franco Cesarini would like to convey the message to play the chorales in a musical way, thus raising the musicians' awareness of phrasing, the right interpretation of cadences, rubato and agogic. Above all, never do anything without putting the musical aspect in the foreground. 60 Warm-up Chorales for Concert Band: A perfect collection to warm-up and improve tuning of a concert band!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£59.99San Francisco Swing (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Schaars, Peter Kleine
In the 1980s and 1990s there was a new surge of interest in the old swing of the 30s and 40s. The epicentre of this swing revival lay in the American state of California, Los Angeles and San Francisco in particular. Based on the rules of the old swing in which each beat has a ternary subdivision but with more contemporary sounds and harmonies, Peter Kleine Schaars composed this work San Francisco Swing. Through the frequent use of the rhythmic cells 22 and 24 in all parts of this composition, each band, irrespective of its experience with swing music, will be able to give a swinging performance!Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£60.00A Celebration of Hanukkah (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Rowe, Howard
Howard Rowe's delightful A Celebration of Hanukkah is now available for flexible instrumentation in the Build-A-Band series. Playable by small ensembles or those with unusual or unbalanced instrumentation, this charming work contains:Mi Y'maleilMaoz TzurThe Dreydl SongChanukan Chag Yafe Kol KachHanerot HalaluPlayable by bands with a wide range of experience, yet nice enough to be performed by more advanced groups with little rehearsal time. An outstanding arrangement that adds pizzazz to any holiday performance!Duration: 3.40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£60.00Romanesque (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Swearingen, James
The James Swearingen classic "Romanesque" is a wonderful example of lyrical writing at its absolute finest. Your musicians will marvel at the opportunity to perform music that sounds above grade level, yet is highly accessible in every way possible. Musical lines that reach out with emotion, beautiful sounding chords, and great scoring techniques all combine to present the ultimate experience of creating artistry and beauty through the precious gift of music. Very lyrical! Duration: 3.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£60.00A Little Night Music (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik) (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - Galvin, Lisa
Your band students can experience the joy of playing Mozart with this skillfully crafted five-part arrangement of "A Little Night Music" (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,) offering endless possibilities for unusual instrument combinations using "Build-A-Band" scoring! You will find enjoyable opportunities to challenge your developing musicians, and embracing the light, staccato style of the music of Mozart will sharpen a life-long skill in making music. The familiar and lively melodies from this popular work will provide your audiences tremendous enjoyment, and the diverse flexibility in instrumentation will allow your students to perform an iconic classic! Superb! Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£59.00Lorva Horovel (from Armenian Dances Part II) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Reed, Alfred - Romeyn, Rob
This artistic and brilliant arrangement Alfred Reed's "Armenian Dances, Part 2," a monumental band work, is an abridged version of the third movement encapsulates the most exciting parts of the piece, all while making the music much more practical and accessible to developing bands. Smaller and less experienced groups can now experience the genius of one of Alfred Reed's most popular works, with reduced instrumentation that is carefully respectful of the original. An exciting addition to any concert or festival program. Thrilling! Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£59.00Dreams of Flying (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Clark, Paul
Inspired by the poem "Flight" written by a WWII fighter pilot, Dreams of Flying is a wonderful selection for concert or festival. The melodic main theme, the lyrical middle section, and the powerful and positive-sounding ending have all been crafted to give a rich and full sound without presenting the players with excessive range or rhythmic challenges. Give your band and audiences a musically uplifting experience with every performance of Dreams of Flying. Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£49.00The Cottage on the Lake (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Swearingen, James
This highly crafted composition is destined to become an instant gem for band directors who seek to teach their students the wonderful art of performing expressive music. By including the artistic ingredient of visual imagery, your young performers will experience the unique opportunity of creating a musical portrait that will invariably come to life. Simply stunning! Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£72.00As the Last Light Fades (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bell, Jeremy
As the Last Light Fades is a programmatic work, capturing the gradual shift when the sunset gives way to a brief moment of twilight, and the stars begin to take their place in the heavens waiting for darkness to blanket the sky. As the sun starts to descend beyond the horizon, a light rainfall plays percussively on the leaves hanging above. The music conveys the feeling of peace and tranquility that one can only really experience in nature, an ethereal and almost transcendent connection, undisturbed by the disruptions of the modern world. Duration: 3.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£79.00Into Heaven's Hands (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David
Opening with a lush flute soli, "Into Heaven's Hands" explodes with power, emotion and jubilation in celebration of a beautiful life. The powerful opening gives way to a lyrical and whimsical faster section. David Shaffer's mastery of intricate harmonic progression is on full display throughout this work. A slower, lyrical middle section compliments the entire piece with a balance of pure musical emotion. The percussion writing is simple but very effective in producing an exciting and musical experience for both the players and the listeners. An excellent choice for contest or festival! Duration: 6.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
View Music