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£69.00Remembering
"Remembering" was premiered on May 18, 2023 and written in loving memory of three students who attended J.J. Pearce High School (Richardson, Texas), and one teacher, all who passed away tragically. The composition is played in a legato, reflective manner, encouraging soloists to interpret their lines expressively.Throughout the piece, careful balance and listening will bring out the open intervals, and develop essential listening skills in the performers.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£69.00A New Horizon
A New Horizon was composed for the 2021 University of Mobile High School Honor Band during its most challenging season in memory, and contains dynamic swells, subito changes, and crisp articulations. The title of this joyful, upbeat piece is a reminder that hope remains and we should keep our eyes on the future: a new horizon.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£61.00Many Moons
A poignant balladic description of a memory of a New Mexico night sky, this lyrical piece encapsulates the feeling of wonder and humility felt when we stare out at a sky seemingly filled with hundreds of little moons. Beginning with subtle percussion and a cross-cued euphonium solo, a wistful theme is developed and passed throughout the ensemble. Multiple expressive demands related to phrasing, balance, listening, and tone let you teach these in a composition that sounds harder than it is. Use this ballad as a contrast to your opener in concert or as a second selection in festival or contest performances.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£77.00To Create a Voice
Inspired by the memory of an influential music educator, Carol Brittin Chambers has woven a multitude of grooves, colors, and uplifting themes into To Create a Voice. Chambers has attempted to convey distinct moods and emotions that this educator tried to instill in his students. In honor of this dynamic teacher, you will hearHot Cross Bunscleverly placed throughout the composition.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£89.00Resignation
Resignationwas composedin memory of one of Ed Kiefer's best friends. Evoking the struggle of coming to grips with the loss of a dear friend, the piece is based on the hymn,My Shepherd Will Supply My Need.It is dramatic, heartfelt, and overwhelmingly beautiful. As Hans Christian Andersen once said, "When words fail, music speaks."
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00In That Quiet Moment
In That Quiet Momentwas written in memory of the composer's father. Grant Michel's heart-wrenching piece of reflection and sadness from the loss of a parent is rendered more poignant since the untimely passing of the composer himself. It is a wonderful piece to teach students emotional involvement in music and musicianship.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00Sleep, My Child
Sleep, My Childis astunning and heart-wrenching composition based on the Jewish folk songShlof, Mayn Kind. Written in memory of an outstanding orchestra conductor, the piece begins longingly with the composer's original material, followed by a clarinet solo of the folk song. A series of harmonic progressions builds to a climactic key change and then concludes with the original material reimagined in a more hopeful tone.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£77.00Circles In A Square
This piece was commissioned in memory of an extraordinary English teacher. He spent every day reminding his students that their effort was more important than talent, IQ, or ability. his piece depicts the way this teacher engaged his students. It begins with the welcoming of students at the door and builds into the excitement and intensity of the class itself, finishing with the teacher saying goodbye until tomorrow. A different and bright piece with a positive message from composer Ed Kiefer.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£77.00Shadows
Written in memory of a prominent band director who touched the lives of so many, Shadows is an extremely emotional and passionate piece by composer Scott Boerma. It demonstrates Scott's heartfelt thoughts of admiration and sincerity through this gorgeous piece of music. We are proud to offer such a contemplative work and to have him in the Carl Fischer Music catalog for the first time. We hope to offer more of Scott's beautiful music in the near future.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£61.00Festive Dances
Robert Thurston's enormously attractive writing for band and his sure command of contemporary harmonic and rhythmic devices give this three movement composition by terrific band and audience appeal. Thurston's fondness for mixed meters will keep players on their toes. The 2nd movement (moderato) in particular has a memorable folk-like lilt and charm. The whole piece is bound together by the use of the motto C-E-C, the initials of the composer's teacher, the late great band writer Charles E. Carter, in whose memory Festive Dances was written. Duration: 7'
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days