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£84.99Yakolo - Gerald Oswald
Yakolo is originally a dance song from Africa. It reflects the people of Africa's zest for life, following the maxim 'Come and join us!'. In this work, the 'call and response' principle is featured as a trademark element of traditional African music. The rhythmic melodies invite listeners to sing and dance along and thus give shape to the African art of celebrating together. The repeating themes will be sure to put a smile on everyone's face!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£139.99A Man's Destiny - Jan de Haan
A Man's Destiny has the Frisian line 'Yn Ieren en Sinen' ('with much conviction') as its subtitle. The work was commissioned by CMV Harmonie Sneek (based in Friesland, The Netherlands) to acknowledge their 95th anniversary. The composer based this work on the life of a former member of the band, who played flugelhorn in the ensemble until the age of 86. Their favourite piece of music, 'Canon' by Thomas Tallis, provided a great deal of musical inspiration for this characteristic and versatile work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£183.99Three Norwegian Sketches - Philip Sparke
Three Norwegian Sketches was commissioned by ...ndalsnes Musikkforening, Norway, who are conducted by John Hudson. The three contrasting movements - TROLLVEGGEN (The Troll Wall), RAUMA ELV (River Rauma) and RAUMABANEN (The Rauma Line) - describe life and scenery around the town of ...ndalsnes on the beautiful west coast of Norway. This is a challenging, imaginative and versatile new work, ideal for a concert or a contest.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£144.99Legends of Gold in Green - Thomas Doss
This is the tale of the small Upper Austrian village of Neukirchen/Lambach. The beautiful landscape around the village is as green and golden as the linden leaf cross on the village coat of arms. For almost 1000 years, this community and its hardworking folk are known for being creative, ambitious and joyful. Above all, music plays an important role in their every day life.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Seconds Out - Samuel R. Hazo
In boxing, the term seconds out refers to the moment when coaches and trainers (or seconds) must be out of the ring, leaving the competitors alone to face the competition. In a similar vein, this composition provides a musicaldescription of the challenges and triumphs of students as they transition from middle to high school, leaving their seconds (parents, mentors, etc.) behind to face life on their own terms. Featuring a strong sense of urgencythroughout, Seconds Out is solidly written for inexperienced ensembles with plenty of tutti scoring, and interspersed with sections of contrasting dynamics and effective percussion writing. (Grade 2) Dur: 3:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Ghillie Dhu - Joseph Benjamin Earp
Ghillie Dhu (Gill-e Dew) "Elf of the Forest" is inspired by a friendly but often wild creature from Scottish Folklore. This mythical being is given life through the captivating writing of Joseph Benjamin Earp. A wonderful teaching tool for instrumental ensembles focused on polyrhythms and compound time signatures. Appropriate for any concert or festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95Okefenokee - R. Alan Carter
Named Land of the Trembling Earth because the peat bog, which floats on water, moves when walked upon, the Okefenokee Swamp is a natural wonder. Starting mysteriously with a full-band sound, moving through a middle section with a flute or recorder solo that depicts the life of the early inhabitants, and ending with a spirited dance that features woodwind runs, brass countermelodies and thunderous timpani and bass drum parts, this unique composition offers performers the chance to perform a programmatic work that will challenge and entertain at the same time.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95Boundless Hope - Mark Lortz
Starting with a mallet percussion ostinato, this contemporary ballad for developing bands would also work well as a reflective selection for more advanced ensembles or as a contrasting selection in concert or contest. Written to represent thoughts, feelings and emotions during one's life, the composition is based on the Lydian mode, which naturally gives a sense of positivity, hopefulness, inspiration, and heavenly colors. Use this to introduce the study of modes, develop lyrical playing skills and as inspiration for all performers and listeners.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99Holiday in Rio - Andreas Ludwig Schulte
The party atmosphere of the beaches in Rio de Janeiro is famous worldwide. Holiday in Rio brings this party to life and, right from the first bar, conjures up a Brazilian spirit on the concert stage. No one will be able to resist the infectious rhythms of this exciting piece!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95Stand Tall In Changing Times - Roger Cichy
Based on the idea of the purpose of education and how it prepares students for life, this work starts with a stately fanfare style opening. The composition has contrasting melodies and rich harmonies. 1st trumpet's highest notes is a C. Only the 1st clarinet plays over the break.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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