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£42.00Belvidere Park - Andy Bruhn
Belvidere Parkinvites listeners to take in the beauty and majesty of Belvidere Park in Belvidere, Illinois. Composer Andrew Bruhn was inspired by the morning bike rides he often took with his eldest daughter through the park. Belvidere Park provides a great opportunity for young students to work on their pitch and tone quality. Band directors (and the audience) will be pleased with how lush and full their beginning band sounds performing this accessible piece.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£75.00Apollo Arise
Among the many stories in Greek Mythology, Apollo is known for many things, including spreading joy through the music he played on his lyre. Apollo Arise is an energetic and spirited work for band, ideal for opening a concert. The uplifting and exuberant melodic material lead the group on a sonic journey to capture the joy and light music brings to both the audience and the performer.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£47.00Ulterior Motifs - Matthew Putnam
The title, Ulterior Motifs, is a play on words but composer Matt Putnam had his own ulterior motives in mind when writing this piece. He wanted a piece that was fun to play and helped developing musicians work on their rhythmic skills. Putnam uses the feel of action film soundtracks to create the mood of this intriguing piece.Interesting grooves in the percussion part add to the mystery and thrill.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£47.00In Grandfather's Arms - James Meredith
The warmth of a grandfather's embrace as he stares in awe of a cherished baby grandchild is the inspiration for this heartfelt composition. In Grandfather's Arms is a work for developing bands that emphasizes expression, phrasing, and dynamics. Low voices will also have the opportunity to be featured as they carry the key melody making this piece a wonderful teaching tool.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00Colonial March
Colonial March is a stately British style march for beginning bands. George Washington served in the British colonial army prior to the American Revolution when he became the colonies' Commander-in-Chief and later the first President of the new nation. Two melodies, Yankee Doodle and America (My Country 'Tis of Thee or God Save the King) were known to both the British and American armies and are incorporated in this precious march for the youngest of students.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£55.00Safety - Harold Bennett
Safety is yet another delightful little march from Henry Fillmore written under the pseudonym of Harold Bennett. Larry Clark has breathed new life into 18 of these excellent young band marches already and he continues this year with a tuneful one in 6/8 time. This is an important time signature in the march form and will prepare young students for more advanced 6/8 marches by Fillmore, Sousa and others.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£42.00Winter's Knight
The Winter's Knight guards the Queen of Winter as she sweeps coldness into the world. On his brow is a crown of stars and his sword is made of ice and horn. He rides a horse as black as night, and in his wake cold winds blanket the world with ice and snow. The visual imagery created in this exceptional composition for beginning students is magnificent.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£75.00Circles In A Square
This piece was commissioned in memory of an extraordinary English teacher. He spent every day reminding his students that their effort was more important than talent, IQ, or ability. his piece depicts the way this teacher engaged his students. It begins with the welcoming of students at the door and builds into the excitement and intensity of the class itself, finishing with the teacher saying goodbye until tomorrow. A different and bright piece with a positive message from composer Ed Kiefer.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£46.00Night Flight - Bill Calhoun
Bill Calhoun is quickly becoming one of the best composers in this business. He has a way of writing pieces that are exciting, well-scored, interesting and different. Night Flight shows his aggressive side with a piece that starts strong, right out of the gate. The fearless-sounding melody lifts up players and audience, grabs hold of them and takes them on the musical journey of a flight into the night sky. A perfect selection to showcase your developing band at a contest or festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£59.00Pieces of Eight
Written as a commission for the Georgia District 10 Honor Band, Larry Clark has drawn on the history of the coast of Georgia where the pirate Blackbeard was thought to have stashed his treasure. He has written an intriguing concert overture for young bands with this flavor. Not only will your students love it, but there are many musical opportunities for teaching as well.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days