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£168.50Spirit of the Sequoia - Philip Sparke
When Philip Sparke composed this piece he tried to create a work that characterised man's ability to overcome personal tragedy and the feeling of serenity gained when the tragedy is forgotten. To do this he decided to use the analogy of the sequoia, a generic name for the huge redwood trees, particularly the Californian redwood. The remarkable life cycle of these amazing trees involves them dropping seeds to the ground which require heat, such as a ferocious forest fire to re-grow. In a similar way, the human spirit can actually gain from setbacks - we become stronger after adversity. The music falls into sections which can broadly be characterised as doubt, conflict,catharsis, inner calm and finally triumph. A fantasic new major concert work from the pen of Philip Sparke.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99The Painted Desert - Philip Sparke
The south-western US state of Arizona has more than its fair share of stunning landscapes, natural phenomena and National Monuments. Best known is the Grand Canyon, but there are also numerous deserts, a petrified forest, extinct volcanoes and the huge Sunset Crater. Not surprisingly, it has featured as the backdrop to many Western movies.The Painted Desert is a narrow, crescent-shaped arc about 160 miles long which begins near the Grand Canyon and varies in width from 10 to 35 miles. It is largely void of vegetation and years of erosion by wind and rain have exposed sedimentary layers of rock up to 250 million years old. Chemical differences in the various layers result in aneffect not unlike a multicoloured layer cake with contrasting hues of red, orange and pink, blue, grey and lavender creating a silent and barren landscape which looks like it has been hand-painted. As with much of the planet's stunning landscapes all the observer can do is stand and stare.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Snow Valley Sleigh Ride - Philip Sparke
Snow Valley Sleigh Ride takes you on an imaginary night-time journey from a mountain top ski village into the dark surrounding forests. To the delightful sound of sleigh bells and trotting horses, the sleigh leaves the lights of the village behind before heading deep into the neighbouring forest and back down to the village again. Let the minds of your audience escape to this magical winter wonderland.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.99Mirage - Jacob de Haan
A mirage is an illusion, something without substance that does not really exist. Although not real, its unattainable nature is perfect for musical inspiration. Composer Jacob de Haan was strolling through a picturesque forest of the Dutch Gelderland when he thought he saw a body of water. While there was no water, its mere image created waves that can be relived in De Haan's original composition, Mirage.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Russian Folk Song Suite
Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32) Featuring the distinctive folk sounds of the Russian tradition, John has created a marvelously effective suite for young bands. Includes In the Forest Grew a Tiny Birch Tree, Song ofthe Volga Boatmen and Kalinka (Little Snowball Bush).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Habitat (Visions of a Fragile Planet) - John Higgins
Here is a captivating piece for young band that explores the intrinsic beauty of the earth and man's quest to preserve it. John Higgins' imaginative composition uses contemporary sounds and techniques to create stunningly vivid musical portraits. The five sections are: Atmospheres, Rain Forest, Oceana, Metropolis, and Mountain Vistas.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99The Brandenburg Gate (German March) - Johnnie Vinson
Heralded by a fanfare-like figure for trumpets in the first strain, here is an appealing German-style march solidly scored for young players. Low brass take the lead on the second strain, followed by a contrasting lyrical sectionfeaturing the woodwinds. The full ensemble brings us to a rousing finish in this terrific-sounding march. (This is a nice follow-up to Johnnie's earlier international marches St. Petersburg March, New Forest March and The Crown ofCastile.) Dur: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£119.99Arizona - Franco Cesarini
Arizona is written in a typical three-part overture form. The composition is not strictly descriptive as such, but rather conveys moods and emotions, inspired by impressions of the American desert state of Arizona: the endless, cactus-studded desert landscape, a lone Indian on horseback, the legendary Grand Canyon Railroad, the Petrified Forest and the famous Monument Valley.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99Blue Mountain Miracle - Marc Cunningham
The Blue Mountains are a breathtaking mountain and forest landscape in the New South Wales, Australia. This work came about above all inspired by Weeping Rock, an overhanging rock that gets its name from the waterfall that flows over it.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.95Suite from The Star Wars Epic - Part II - John Williams
Playable alone or with Part 1 (24772), the Suite from Star Wars Epic -- Part II completes the journey. John Williams stellar film scores have received global acclaim for decades. Robert W. Smith has selected four cherished themes in threemovements. Included are Princess Leias Theme (from Episode IV: A New Hope), Imperial March/The Forest Battle (from Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back) and (Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) and Star Wars Main Title from all sixepisodes. May the force be with you performing this classic collection.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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