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£68.99
Celtic Fantasy - Keiichi Kurokawa
"Celtic" is a widely used term. Its history and culture expands to modern day Spain, Portugal, and North America.However, in this piece, I have based my music on the typical "Celtic" areas of Ireland and Scotland.The Bagpipe drone at the beginning reappears several times.After the introduction, the music transitions to an Irish Reel, The Wind That Shakes The Barley. Reel is a fast tempo dance, often in 4/4 or 2/2 time.Next is the Scottish folksong Auld Lang Syne, known as "Hotaru no Hikari" in Japan.The third movement is called Scotland the Brave. It is often performed by military bagpipe ensembles. Once air is blown into the bag, there is a constant reservoir of sound for Great Highland Bagpipes.A Part (advanced) is a grade 2.5-3 in American grading system. B Part (beginner) is 1-1.5.B Part is accessible for elementary school and junior high school beginning band students in Japan. However, the drone-sounding sections require a certain technique to hold the sound steady.It is my sincere desire that beginning musicians understand the importance of fundamentals through performing good music.Keiichi Kurokawa
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Evergreen Overture - Hayato Hirose
Composed in 2017 by recommendation from Brain Music (Bravo Music)."Evergreen" means "perennially fresh" or "never fading". It depicts what I believe we all felt when we first truly enjoyed playing our instruments.This "Dual Grade" piece allows players of different experience levels to perform the same ensemble. A Part is for more advanced players and B Part is for beginning-level players.There are also optional parts to make it accessible for any size of band. The least you can have is nine voices. (Cl,Cl,A.Sax,Trp,Hr,Trb,Euph,Tub,Perc).Perc. 1 and 2 can be combined and performed on the drum set.Recommended assigned parts for percussion are as follows:1 percussionist: Perc.1/2 (Drums)2 percussionists: Timp. and Perc.1/2 (Drums)3 percussionists: Timp., Perc.1/2 (Drums), and Perc.3Over 4 percussionists: one per part
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£199.99Fanfare No. 1 - Wataru Hokoyama
Fanfare No. 1 (1995) In the summer of 1995 before his departure to the United States, a request from his high school band friends for a good concert opener sparked 19 year old Hokoyama to write his very first wind band composition.To capture the excitement of the rising curtain, the piece begins with magnificent brass ascending in 4th and 5th intervals. This is followed by the energetic entrance of the full ensemble like celebratory cannon fire. The following melody has many notes, yet is still simple. Do not overestimate it, just perform with driving momentum.In the slower middle section, utilize an instinctive vision of a scorching midsummer sun shimmering on the horizon. (Likely this shimmering sunset image was scored unconsciously, being composed in midsummer. A more applicable mood might be "Indian sunset". Perhaps this Indian style came from a capricious feeling of youthfulness.)The bright tempo and melody return for the last section. The climactic volley of musical display is like explosive fireworks as the last sounds echo throughout the concert hall.The composer wishes for performers to play from their hearts and not be limited by an analytic approach to the score-absolute accuracy is not required. Above all, the deepest pleasure for the composer is to know that teachers and students share the joy of music making with the intention of sharing it with others all over the world.With deepest gratitude, thank you for performing this work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£61.95Celebrating Chanukah
Three popular Chanukah melodies, including the delightful Dreydl Song, are the basis of this clever holiday medley. It has a fresh modern sound, but is easy enough for the first holiday concert, where it is sure to be a big hit especially with the parents of the percussion players! Duration: 3'
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£61.95Antiquitus - Joseph Compello
Set in a Roman style, this aggressive Joseph Compello piece is sure to be one of your band's favorites. It is a full and powerful piece that is much easier to play than it sounds.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Wigan Warriors - Sean O'Loughlin
Named After an English Rugby team, this exciting new piece for beginners by popular composer Sean O'Loughlin is a real winner. It uses ony the first 6 notes Bb-G and nothing more difficult than a quarter note in the winds, but it dynamic and fresh with a very memorable melody.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Santa's Noisy Workshop - Larry Clark
Ever imagine what it would sound like inside Santa's workshop at the North Pole? Well, speculate no longer, thanks to this clever arrangement by Larry Clark. You will hear clinking and clanking sounds interwoven with effervescent holiday carols. Best of all, this piece is playable After very limited study, so it is perfect for that very first holiday concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Gothic Cathedral - Joseph Compello
This modal piece has a dark, other worldly sound that students love to play. It's as if it is from the past but also very much of the present-the type of music found in movies and video games. As a former band director, Joseph Compello has a knack for writing pieces that students clamor to rehearse. It is great for teaching about modes and will make your students sound their best.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Rock Attack - Carol Brittin Chambers
Your beginning band students will love attacking this rock infused original piece from composer Carol Brittin Chambers. The technical demands are within the grasp of beginning players, but it is full of exciting rock harmonies and rhythms to make it fun for your budding musicians to play. This will be one of those pieces they will ask to play everyday as they enter the band room!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.95Expectations - Larry Clark
Expectations is dedicated to Larry Clark's young son. It was written with thoughts of his playful nature, which can be heard throughout the piece, while the lush, emotional opening depicts the composer's awe at being a parent to a wonderful little boy. This touching piece may stretch the musicianship of young band students, but it will be worth the journey.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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