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£189.99Godzilla Eats Las Vegas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Whitacre, Eric
Note from Composer:It took me seven years to get my bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. By the time I graduated I was ready to eat Las Vegas.Tom Leslie asked me to write another piece for the group as I was leaving, and I thought it would be a blast to do something completely ridiculous. The players are called upon to scream in terror, dress like Elvises (Elvi), and play in about thirty different styles from mambo to cheesy lounge music. The audience follows a script that I wrote simulating a campy, over the top Godzilla movie (is there any other kind?).I wrote the bulk of the piece while in my first year at Juilliard, and no kidding, I used to act out the script every morning devouring animal crackers, wreaking havoc all over the breakfast table. The script was originally twice as long, and had an entire subplot devoted to a young scientist and his love interest. As I started to finish the piece, however, it didn't seem that funny and that story (along with an extended Elvis tribute) ended up on the cutting room floor.The idea that this piece is being played all over the world in such serious concert venues is the single funniest thing I have ever heard. It has been played on the steps of the Capitol by the United States Marine Band, by the Scottish National Wind Symphony (they play in kilts, so help me God), and I have a video of a Japanese audience visibly confused and shaken by the whole experience. Can you imagine? I'm laughing my head off even as I write this!Godzilla Eats Las Vegas! was commissioned by the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Thomas G. Leslie, conductor, and received its premiere November 28th, 1996.The performers are encouraged to go crazy: wear showgirl costumes, Elvis costumes, act out scenes on stage, use video and lighting - anything to get a laugh.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.52Brass in the Basement
Brass in the Basement features the "basement" instruments including trombones, baritones, tubas, bass clarinets, and bari sax, in an easy, full-sounding setting. In this arrangement, the bottom of the band is out front, but the funky-rock groove allows the rest of the instruments to get into the act as well. A great way to feature those sections that don't always get a chance to shine, "Brass in the Basement" will build confidence in your young players, and be a crowd-pleaser as well.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£43.95
CHRISTMAS OF THE TOREADOR (Concert Band) - Harnsberger & Malone
What do you get when you add some of the most popular Christmas tunes to Bizet's "March of the Toreador?" You get this hilarious new arrangement, Christmas of the Toreador. "Jingle Bells" and "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" cleverly appear throughout this opera classic to make it a sure-fire crowd pleaser at your next Christmas concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.52
Five Minutes a Day #1
Get your young band started off right during the first 5 minutes of each rehearsal with this three part warm-up and tuning exercise by Andy Clark. Part one is a chorale designed to get the lips vibrating and the horns warmed up. Part two is a scale and technique exercise The final section is a tuning exercise designed to help your students learn to listen and adjust their instruments accordingly.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£40.95NEW RIVER TRAIN (Amercan Folk Song) (Beginning Band) - Ployhar, James D.
In this age of space travel and jet aircraft flying faster than sound, it's just plain fun to get a bit nostalgic and think back to the days when travel meant steam engines and clickety-clacking railroad cars. Trains are a romantic link to a colourful period of our history, and James Ployhar brings this vision to your concert stage with no danger of flying soot, just good memories. Your audience and your percussion section will get lots of mileage out of the train whistle. (duration 1:14)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£34.95
Montreal Citadel - Score and Parts - Norman Audoire
Montreal Citadel is a march constructed in a traditional format and contains a full blooded opening that was reflective of the extremely large band that the composer was conducting at the time of composition. The lilting melody line on the trio section is sure to get those toes-tapping.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£6.95
Montreal Citadel - Score only - Norman Audoire
Montreal Citadel is a march constructed in a traditional format and contains a full blooded opening that was reflective of the extremely large band that the composer was conducting at the time of composition. The lilting melody line on the trio section is sure to get those toes-tapping.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£44.00Clown Town
Clown Town is a grade 1 concert work with a twist! Percussionists are introduced to exciting auxiliary instruments such as siren whistle, police whistle, ratchet, vibraslap, and more. The wind players get in on the fun by playing kazoos and bird whistles, and trombonists are introduced to the infamous gliss. This is an excellent choice for first year band students to enjoy learning about melody with simple harmony and contrasting dynamics/articulations.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00Sunrise March
Named for the opening motif, which quickly ascends like the rising sun, this march offers several teaching moments. Students get to work on independent parts playing in imitation or call and response, dynamic development, staccatos, accents, and minimal accidentals. Every section plays the melody at some point which makes this an excellent choice for demonstration or recruitment concerts. Perfect for concerts and contest, and even graduation as a processional.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00Tropical Winds
Take your beginning band to a tropical island! Using simple patterns based on Caribbean rhythms, this is an excellent lighter selection for your spring concerts. Low instruments are featured in the middle section, but all sections get a chance to perform the melody. Develop breathing and phrasing technique while also introducing students to easy and fun Latin rhythms.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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