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£309.99Vulcan - Michael Daugherty
(2014) Vulcan for Concert Band is Grammy award winning composer Michael Daugherty's first work for the high school and intermediate level college band. The work is a colorful homage to Gene Roddenberry's interstellar universe as depicted in the classic American television series Star Trek (1966-69). The title refers to the fiery planet Vulcan, home world of half-human, half-Vulcan Mr. Spock. As the rational-minded science officer aboard the starship Enterprise (commanded by the hot-blooded Captain James T. Kirk), Mr. Spock grapples with the fascinating predicament of making decisions predicated on human emotion versus Vulcan logic. Daugherty has composed stirring, yet highly structured music that alludes to the Vulcan Pon Farr ritual, Vulcan telepathic mind-melds, and the volcanic planet itself. At the the Ann Arbor, Michigan world premiere (utilizing the combined forces of the Pioneer, Huron and Skyline High School bands), Vulcan was an immediate hit and will surely become one of Daugherty's most performed works. Instrumentation The number of players doubling each part is at the conductor's discretion, but should be in keeping with a balanced sound. Piccolo 2 Flutes 2 Oboes English Horn (optional but recommended) 3 Bb Clarinets (minimum 2 players per part) 2 Bb Bass Clarinets Eb Contralto Clarinet or Bb Contrabass Clarinet and Bb Bass Saxophone (optional but recommended) 2 Bassoons 2 Eb Alto Saxophones Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone 3 Bb Trumpets (straight metal mutes, harmon mutes-stem out) 2 F Horns 2 Trombones (straight metal mutes) Euphonium 2 Tubas Contrabass or Electric Bass (optional but recommended) Timpani (4 drums recommended) Percussion (instruments are not shared): 1. Glockenspiel, Xylophone 2. Vibraphone, Small Anvil (metal beater) 3. Shakaray, Marimba, Chimes, Suspended Cymbal (yarn mallets) 4. Two Tam-Tams (small, medium), Tambourine, Mark Tree, Finger Cymbals, Vibraslap, Piccolo Snare Drum 5. Tenor Drum, Maracas, Snare Drum 6. Large Bass Drum Movement I (YouTube) Movement II (YouTube) Movement III (YouTube)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Ascensions - Jay Bocook
From the pen of Jay Bocook comes this intriguing piece that explodes with musical drama and energy. Its themes, all derived from ascending lines, create an uplifiting aura throughout, and build to a soaring, captivating finish. the pensive contrasting section features short solos for flute, oboe, and horn.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£174.10Nde - Iver Kleive
This is the finale from the original soundtrack of the opening ceremony of the XVII Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway, 1994. The piece was composed by Knut Reiersrud, Iver Kleive and Marilyn Mazur. It features them all as musicians; Marilyn Mazur (percussion), Knut Reiersrud (guitar) and Iver Kleive (organ) together with Linda vreb - vocals, Odd Lund - piccolo trumpet, Kjell Erik Arnesen - French horn and The Boys Choir of Oslo Cathedral.Performance notes:The horns should be standing close to the organ.To get the desired effect from the "Solo percussion"-part, please listen to the original recording of this piece Nde recorded by Kleive/ Reiersrud/ Mazur at the Kirkelig Kulturverksted label.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£126.50Discanto - Daniele Carnevali
The opening of this piece is characterized by a solemn thematic exposition carried performed by the brass section which, treated with various composition techniques, both horizontally and vertically, forms the melodic and harmonic elements of the work, a one movement composition characterized by polyrhythmic patterns, with the central part containing a moment of serene reflection entrusted to the solos by the flute and English horn.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Cross River Overture - Nancy H. Seward
The opening fanfare fades to an expressive andante featuring contrasts between woodwind and brass sonorities. A short call in the trombones simulates the horn of an excursion boat and heralds a spirited allegro with contrasting articulated patterns, legato passages and repartee between high and low voices.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Jubilo A Concert Overture - Claude T. Smith
Here is an exciting composition full of the multi-rhythms combined with the Smith harmonies that make his works unique. Following a jubilant introduction, the saxophones set the melodic line, which is augmented by the full band. Brass pyramids lead into a slow lyrical section with French Horn backgrounds. A modulation follows leading into a recap of the opening theme. The driving percussion pattern is soon augmented by more instruments building to a dramatic finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£101.50
Residuum - George Sweet
This piece takes you right out of the box! It is exciting and aggressive, with piercing contemporary harmonies. Lots of pyramid effects contrasted by soaring horn lines in the middle section, accented by a constant drive and energy that will get any concert off to a great start.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Bombasto (March) - O. R. Farrar
This classic circus march features a lovely swinging tune in compound time that will sing its way into an audiences' heart. The bright scoring and subtly chromatic touches in the harmony make Bombasto a march that any band will delight in playing. Duration: 2'40 Key: Eb Ranges: Trumpet - G, Horn - Eb, Trombone - F
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
Night Cries - Elliot Del Borgo
Evocative and stirring, Night Cries is a fine symphonic essay from composer Del Borgo. The brooding opening Andante has a slow moving harmonic background flecked with splashes of percussion color and is followed by a typically driving allegro that is colored with Del Borgo's characteristic use of modality. Duration: 4'40 Key: F Minor (modal) Ranges: Trumpet - G, Horn - Eb, Trombone - Eb
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£95.95
Cascades - Sean O'Loughlin
Dotted rhythms, colorful percussion writing, and a fresh melodic style characterize this concert work by the gifted Sean O'Loughlin. A dynamic and stirring piece, Cascades is a perfect selection for contest and festival use. Duration: 4'35 Key: F Ranges: Trumpet - Bb, Horn - G, Trombone - G
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days