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£54.95Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)
Sakura is an ancient Japanese children's song. It is traditionally accompanied by a koto (a long 13-stringed instrument) or a shamisen (a 3-stringed lute) and various gongs, drums and bells. This is a musical visit to a culture quite different from our own. Captivating! (2:00) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.99Requiem Aeternam - Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Puccini was commissioned to write a second opera after the resounding success of his first, Le Villi. However, the original four-act, grand opera Edgar, to a libretto by Ferdinando Fontana, received a rather lukewarm reception at its premire in La Scala in Milan in 1889 - initially, the work was only performed three times. Of all the planned performances in the subsequent two years, only one took place, in Lucca, Puccini's birthplace. There, the work was well received. Nevertheless, the composer decided to make drastic changes to Edgar the most radical being the reduction of the opera to three acts, as well as altering a few arias, charactersand instrumental parts. In its revised form, the work was even less popular than before. The discarded fourth act later provided material for Tosca (the duet Amoro sol' per te), but Puccini never felt the need to defend Edgar - as he did other less fortunate operas, such as La Rondine and Suor Angelica. On a piano excerpt for his female friend Sybil Seligman he even corrupted the title to 'E Dio ti GuARda da quest' opera' (may God preserve you from this opera). This did not prevent Arturo Toscanini performing the Requiem from the third act at Puccini's funeral in Milan Cathedral on 3 December 1924. The Requiem in the third act is being played when the long funeral procession carries the alleged body of Edgar - the confusedyoung man hesitating between the love of the virtuous Fidelia and the exotic Tigrana. The mass hails Edgar as a hero, but a monk claims that he has betrayed his country for a few gold pieces. When the soldiers try to desecrate the body, they discover that the armor contains none. The monk reveals himself as Edgar. He wants to leave with his faithful Fidelia, but the vengeful Tigrana stabs him and kills Fidelia. Edgar grieves over the lifeless body of his beloved, while Tigrana is arrested and the people submerge into prayer.
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£91.99The Conqueror - Philip Sparke
Philip Sparke wrote this march for the famous brass band contest held ever year on Whit Friday in Oldham and Saddleworth. Given the competition's long history (over 120 years), he consciously composed this piece in a very traditional march form. The title, The Conqueror, refers to Alexander the Great's nickname as well as being something every band aspires to be!
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Spirit Lake - Robert Sheldon
The opening of this work is boldly announced with a fanfare and stately march. The drive of the exposition gradually yields to a reflective Andante characterized by long flowing melodic lines. A marvelous young band piece that provides outstanding opportunities for phrasing and expression.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99In the Shining of the Stars - Robert Sheldon
While the notes won't take long to master, the many nuances of this wonderful composition will allow you to teach many listening, tuning and phrasing techniques to your band while preparing it for performance.
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£61.50Fidelity - Karl L. King
One of Karl King's finest easier marches, "Fidelity" is now available in a Command series edition. Playable with limited instrumentation, this march gem is a perfect choice for a concert opener, contest/festival selection, or just as a good-old crowd pleaser! Perfect for teaching march style and performance to middle school and junior high bands, as well as smaller or less-experienced high school groups. Long live the KING!
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£78.99C'est Noel - Jutras
This is a Christmas concert piece you will dig out of your library year after year. Familiar Christmas melodies, along with original material, are woven with fresh contemporary sounds into one of the nicest holiday selections to arrive on the scene in a long time!
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£85.50Symphonic Scenario - Cacavas
Probably the most ambitious piece ever composed by Cacavas during his long and distinguished career. Contemporary in nature, the dynamic opening theme progresses to an impressionistic middle section and a dazzling finish. It's a dramatic showcase for contest and program performance!
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£74.99Emblem of Unity
This highly regarded work has long been a favorite from the repertoire of outstanding concert marches found in band libraries throughout the world. This new edited version with full score will allow directors the opportunity to once again experience the exhilarating sounds of one of the all-time great marches. EXCELLENT!
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£71.50The Seventh Day - David Shaffer
Based on the hymn tune "My Shepherd Shall Supply My Need", this fantasia is a musical reflection of the biblical account of The Creation. A powerful programmatic piece that opens with the woodwind choir and as the piece develops the mood shifts to excitement and a feeling of exhilaration. The tension and musical drama is brought to a conclusion only in the last measure as the climax is suspended for a long electric moment with the decay of a single chime tone. Without a doubt this is David Shaffer's most aggressive work to date. Highly Recommended.
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