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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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£94.99Cry of the Last Unicorn - Rossano Galante
Intensely descriptive from the very first note, Cry of the Last Unicorn portrays a fateful encounter of hunters tracking the last Unicorn. The music is at times poignant and other times dramatic and exciting asthe chase is depicted. Sweeping themes and rich scoring help to make this a memorable work for the symphonic stage. Dur: 7:00 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Brook Green Suite - Gustav Holst
This is sure to be one of those orchestral transcriptions that finds a permanent place in the realm of concert band literature. Holst's ability to develop and explore folk melodies with rich, lyrical treatment is fully realized in this sterling example of the final phase of this remarkable composer's career. The smooth and peaceful declivities of the Prelude, the expressive Cantabile of the Air, and the sprightly 6/8 Dance combine to give your audience and your band a truly enriching experience. Enticing! (Grade 4) (7:00)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.50First Suite in E Flat Op. 28 No. 1 - Gustav Holst
This updated edition (2005) of the authentic Colin Matthews version now includes a full recording by the U.S. Marine Band conducted by Frederick Fennell, providing an indispensable audio tool to help your students betterunderstand the stylistic nuances. Dur: 10:45 (Grade 4) (Score Only - 48010586/$19.95)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99Fanfare - HAYABUSA - Satoshi Yagisawa
Developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Hayabusa asteroid probe returned to earth on June 13, 2010, completing its mission as the first ever spacecraft to obtain surface samples from an asteroid. Thisfanfare was commissioned by the band of NEC Tamagawa, conducted by Ikuo Inagaki, to commemorate the success of the Hayabusa mission. At the premiere performance in Minato Ward, Tokyo, the piece was so successful the audiencedemanded it be performed again as an encore. Dur: 2:30 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50America, the Beautiful
The rich musical legacy that Carmen Dragon left the world usually includes his solid reputation as a consummate orchestrator. He is best remembered for the iconic arrangement of "America, the Beautiful" for both symphony orchestra and symphonic band [grade 4 original setting, Alfred item number 00-FXB123]. Samuel Ward's familiar tune enjoys a sumptuous feast of harmonic color and instrumental nuance, and is now available in an edition for younger players and their audiences to enjoy. All of the majestic beauty and awesome grandeur of Dragon's original is preserved in this new scoring, with appropriate accommodations made for less experienced instrumentalists. A stunning addition to the young band repertoire! (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£87.50L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 for Band - Georges Bizet / arr. Alfred Reed
Georges Bizet composed L'Arlsienne as incidental music to Alphonse Daudet's play of the same name, usually translated as "The Girl from Arles." This transcription for advanced band was made by Charles Godfrey, revised and edited by Alfred Reed and Clark McAlister. Grade 4.5, Length ca. 18'.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£79.50Sleepers Wake - Johann Sebastian Bach / arr. Mark Williams
Treat your band and your audience to this beautifully crafted arrangement of one of J. S. Bach's grandest achievements. Based on a hymn tune by Philie Nicolai, this glorious work adds inventive counterpoint to produce one of the most memorable short works of the Baroque period. Now your Grade 4 band can take advantage of this excellent introduction to the works of Bach!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£66.95Sing America - Rex Mitchell
Sing, America! was commissioned by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) in 1975. Dedicated to the youth of America, the work was first performed by the Pennsylvania All-State Chorus and Orchestra on the occasion of the PMEA Bicentennial Convention in Hershey, PA in 1976. The text of the work speaks of patriotism in both traditional and contemporary settings. The piece may be performed by chorus and piano, chorus and band (opt. piano), chorus and orchestra (opt. piano), chorus, band and orchestra combined, band alone, or orchestra alone.Grade 4, Duration ca. 5'
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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