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£82.50Dedication and Festival - Barry E. Kopetz
Composed in honor of the memory of Ray Wofford who directed the high school band in Wilmington, Ohio, for many years. His commitment to young musicians was legendary and the dramatic and majestic opening pays tribute to a life well-lived by a man who gave so much to his students. Fragments of his favorite hymn, Amazing Grace, are used throughout before the final and exhilarating close brings about a sense of joy celebrating the personality and energy he dedicated to the teaching profession.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Ragansong - Robert E. Foster Jr.
A beautiful ballad written for the composers daughter, Ragan, the songs is a reflection of her quiet and unassuming demeanor and the beauty and love of a fathers bond to his child. This moving and lyrical work begins with a gentle lullaby presented by the woodwinds which represents her at sleep. As the work progresses, it gradually builds until the full ensemble depicts Ragans dynamic personality and joy of life. It then unwinds as it began, as though you are watching your child gradually fall asleep in your arms. An effective, slower piece that will showcase musicianship and musicality through lush lines and beautiful phrases.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Christmas Bells Are Ringing - Darren W. Jenkins
Christmas Bells are Ringing is a work of three holiday songs, all with the common theme of the joy and happiness that the ringing bells of the season can evoke. The introduction includes quotes from both Ding! Dong! Merrily on High and Jingle Bells before transitioning into the first carol, Ding! Dong! Merrily on High. The slower, lyrical section of the work is based on the moving melody of I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. The closing section features Jingle Bells with a few fun surprises thrown in to lead the piece to a festive conclusion. A delightful work that will highlight any seasonal performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50On The Banks Of Prairie River - Barry E. Kopetz
Commissioned by Michael Chula, director of the Prairie River Middle School Eighth Grade band in Merrill, Wisconsin, it is reflective of the energy and joy displayed by the students of that band. The music was composed with the thought that these fine young performers required a piece that they could focus their energy into and that captured their unmistakable innate energy.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Minuet - David Gorham
Historically, a minuet was a graceful French dance of the 17th century, and this delightful work brings those same musical qualities to the young band. Gently flowing lines open the piece and introduce a lilting, dance-like work of charm and grace. Written in 3/4 time, it is both elegant and graceful, a musical treat that will be a joy to perform.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50In Endless Song - Robert Lowry
A beautiful hymn composed by Robert Lowry that expresses a true feeling of inner peace and joy. This sensitive arrangement presents the melody with little or no alteration, letting its natural beauty speak for itself. Band composers have long used hymntunes as the basis for their compositions, creating a large and rich repertoire of musical hymn settings. This wonderfully lyric arrangement will make a welcome addition to that collection of works.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Sing Hi Down - Barry E. Kopetz
The original title of this charming folk song is The Two Little Sisters, and it contains a chant-like phrase "sing hi down." This particular lyric is sung with great energy as it carries much of the joy that prevails throughout the song. After a majestic introduction, the piece begins in earnest at a brisk tempo with the melody combined with a lively off-beat accompaniment. Arpeggios emphasize the "sing hi down" portion of the theme and are followed by a brief dance-like interlude that leads to the close, capturing the essence of this joyful tune.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50A Golden Legacy - Scott Watson
The music of A Golden Legacy reflects both the joy and reverence many of us feel in our role as transmitters of the band tradition. The legacy in the title refers to the long-lasting impact directors have on students lives. This piece alternates between two themes - the first is a majestic fanfare that develops into a purposeful and resolute march; the second theme is a reverent hymnlike chorale that undergoes several variations, with the last one erupting into a festive musical celebration for an exuberant finish.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Nova Stella - John Prescott
Nova Stella: New Star Fanfare is based on the chorus of the traditional English carol, Nova! Nova! Ave Fit Ex Eva. The fanfare begins with three or more antiphonal brass players placed throughout the concert hall. Large percussion forces, which includes optional parts, are used to help introduce the rest of the ensemble as they join in the musical celebration. As the full ensemble joins in, the combined efforts of all the performers coalesce into an overwhelming expression of unbridled musical joy.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Belmont County Saga - Barry E. Kopetz
The decidedly religious overtones of this work bear a strong resemblance to the sacred melodic content in the wonderful hymnbook The Southern Harmony. Occasional offbeat diversions from the main theme allow a natural energy to alter its character. Quasi-religious chordal passages and lighthearted comic sections lead to the joy and excitement of the extended finishing coda.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days