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£104.99
Hymn for a Solemn Occasion - Hermann Pallhuber
A solemn, majestic opening fanfare is followed by a cantabile theme that emerges in different instrument groups, one after another. The opening fanfare then also undergoes a number of instrumental transformations. This powerful opening work will give your concert a festive touch, but is also makes a great warm-up item at the start of a rehearsal or before a competition performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.99St. Martin's Suite - Jan Van der Roost
This suite was composed by Jan Van der Roost on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the 'Koninklijke Sint Martinusfanfare' (Royal Saint Martinus Fanfare Band) from Halle (Belgium). The composer was required to create a suite in three movements based on three images associated with the 'Sint Martinusfanfare' from the small town of Halle in the province of Brabant. The first movement (Andante Pomposo) describes Martin, a soldier in the Roman army. In Andante Moderato we see the image of Martin, who become a Christian and chooses to devote his life to God. In this movement, the composer was inspired by the Brabantine gothic art of the Sint Martinus Basilica in Halle. Thecontrast between the dark Basilica and the statue of Our Lady between the soaring pillars will vividly come to life for audiences of this descriptive piece. The final movement, Allegro Molto Vivace', could have been an image for a frivolous peasant in the Halle carnival. In a triptych about St. Martin it is more fitting to refer to it as an apotheosis, the crown on the pastoral work of Martin, Bishop of Tours, Patron Saint of the Fanfare Band and the Basilica of Halle.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99Conzensus - Jan Van der Roost
This stately concert opener was originally written by Jan Van der Roost for a special event in which six respected wind orchestras (two Belgian and four Dutch) of different composition (two symphonic bands, two fanfare bands and two brass bands) were featured during six concerts. Each evening brought forth a performance by a symphonic band, a fanfare, and brass band, so that the audience could experience all three types of ensembles. This was indeed an original concept.The name, ConZEnSus, comes from a combination of the words, 'Concert Cyclus' (concert series) and 'zes' (Dutch for 'six'). This leads to a new word, which refers to 'consensus'. The general tenor of the cycle isthus immediately indicated. The richness of color of the various ensembles is revealed through an open and friendly atmosphere. During all six concerts (over a span of three years), ConZEnSus functioned as a permanent opening number for each orchestra. Thus the same musical story was portrayed in three different packages.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99Young Pheasants in the Sky - Satoshi Yagisawa
This fantastic, stirring fanfare was written with the composer?s wish that the young musicians performing it would fly into the bright future like pheasants. The first part of the piece is a fanfare, which is suitable for opening ceremonies, and the second part is a lush chorale-like movement. Your band can perform both parts together or you could perform each one separately. This short opening work will start any concert in real style.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£93.50Christmas Exhilaration - Sean O'Loughlin
A quick and to-the-point fanfare for your next holiday concert. It has hints of various popular carols wrapped in an energy infused fanfare in triple meter. Lots of poignant biting harmonies in the brass that leads to a satisfying conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.99
An Olympic Celebration - Robert Buckley
An Olympic Celebration is a tribute to the pursuit of excellence and the triumph of the human spirit. This piece was commissioned by The West Vancouver Youth Band for the build up to the 2010 Winter Olympics. The initial "festive fanfare", based on open fifths moving in contrary motion, brings the athletes out into the arena. This leads to the "parade of the athletes" theme. Then comes the establishment of the "heroic theme" in the woodwinds and horns - moving through different sections - until the transition, with an alto saxophone solo and an oboe solo, leading into the "flashback" section. Here we go into the minds of the athletes and the internal and physical struggles thathave brought them to this place. The melody is epic; rich in feeling and full of heart. This moves through various moods until the introduction of the "challenge" theme; a theme stated by the horns and trombones, which passes through the different sections of the band. A restatement of the "flashback" theme, this time triumphant, takes us to a final fanfare of celebration and jubilation.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Sovereign Variants - James Curnow
We're pleased to release this vigorous and venturesome new piece from our foremost composer of mature wind band literature. After a brilliant fanfare opening, the main theme is woven through variations in three large contrasting sections, with the fanfare returning to culminate this impressive and substantial work. A superb new publication for serious bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.95Reverberations - Brian Balmages
This explosive short concert fanfare explores various sounds as they echo throughout the ensemble. Based entirely on a two-note motif, the music makes use of minimalist techniques while adding fanfare themes and an extensive percussion backdrop. The end of the work reverses the direction of the motif as the woodwinds echo each other while the brass present the final powerful statements. An incredible contemporary opener!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£45.95Olympia - Brian Balmages
This powerful fanfare captures the spirit of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The opening figure in the percussion is reminiscent of Aaron Copland and introduces the opening theme. As the theme seamlessly develops, the piece picks up tempo as snippets of the fanfare theme are interjected between lyrical statements in the woodwinds. Great (and flexible) percussion writing adds depth to the work. In addition to the regular part, an optional advanced snare drum part is included for accomplished percussionists. Bold sounds yet extremely playable!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.95United We Stand (An American Medley)
This stirring tribute to America is the perfect finale for your upcoming concert. After a stunning opening fanfare, excerpts of "Simple Gifts," "America, the Beautiful," "America," and the chorus of "Battle Hymn" are presented, leading up to a big final statement of the fanfare. The audience may also sing along on two sections of the choral. All three voicings are compatible, making this the perfect choice for a festival or joint finale. Add the full Concert Band arrangement and/or the StringPax and get your entire school involved. A SoundPax for brass and percussion is also available.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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