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£421.99The Book of Urizen (Movements I: The Vision and II: The Creation) (Soprano, Narrator and Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
The Book of Urizen is a work for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of religious expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the same name (which the poet illustrated himself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827), who occupies a unique position in western literature and the visual arts. He was not just a poet and a writer, but he was also a graphic artist, a painter, an illustrator, a spiritualist, a religious visionary, and a mystic philosopher. For the performance of this work, a professional sound system, including two microphones and a CD player, is needed. The three sound collages are three separate tracks on the enclosed CD and can be played easily at the right moment.The Book of Urizen bears resemblance to Genesis and Exodus, of which the contents form the basis of the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faith. Blake adhered to the principle that all religions are in fact one, and that deities reside in human beings. In The Book of Urizen this is represented in "The Net of Religion," which is spanned over the earth by Urizen. The sound collages, compiled by Jacob de Haan in the studio, find their origin in Jerusalem, the Holy City, where the afore-mentioned faiths come together.In the first movement of this composition, The Vision, Urizen prepares his vision of the world, and he presents this to the "Eternals." His vision is rejected, and Urizen locks himself up in his own abstract world. When he does emerge again, he is confronted with rage by the gathered Eternals. Urizen flees the wrath of the Eternals, "the flames of eternal fury," and enwombs himself in his own world. When the Eternals see Urizen in his "stony sleep," they wonder if this is death. The blacksmith Los is torn by grief because of the isolation of Urizen. It brings him to rouse his fires, prepare his forge, and to give Urizen's world concrete form.In the second movement, The Creation, Urizen's world, but also man, woman, and child are created. Los is horrified with the appearance of Urizen's body. He mourns and pities Urizen, and from his blood a female form comes into being, with the name Enitharmon. The Eternals, fearful of the female form, decide to erect a tent to obstruct their view to eternity. Enitharmon and Los beget a son, called Orc. Los baptizes him as a child of the "fallen world." Orc is fed at Enitharmon's breast, which makes a girdle of jealousy restrict Los' chest. He takes the child to the top of the mountain and chains him down. The cries of Orc awaken Urizen, who explores his world creating instruments of scientific measurement to do so. Los encircles the face of Enitharmon from the sight of Urizen and Orc. She then populates the earth by giving birth to an enormous race.The Web, the third movement of The Book of Urizen, is available in a separate set.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Sweet Sounds of Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Moss, John
Based on arrangements by the Canadian Brass from their most recent holiday CD, here is a real treat for your winter concert. skilfully adapted for concert band by John Moss, this medley includes:God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenHere We Come A-WassailingBring a Torch Jeanette, IsabellaThe Holly and the IvyGo Tell It on the Mountain
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Three Faces of Kilimanjaro (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.
Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, conjures images of mystery and power. Robert W. Smith has musically captured the three varied sides of this grand mountain. The percussion contribution completes the musical palate and brings the composition to life. Exotic and impressive. Duration: 2.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Habitat (Visions of a Fragile Planet) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Higgins, John
Here is a captivating piece for young band that explores the intrinsic beauty of the earth and man's quest to preserve it. John Higgins' imaginative composition uses contemporary sounds and techniques to create stunningly vivid musical portraits. The five sections are: Atmospheres, Rain Forest, Oceana, Metropolis, and Mountain Vistas.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£55.50Christmas Around the World (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael
A celebration of Christmas carols from around the world. Michael Story has woven together a traditional English carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," from France, "Angels We Have Heard on High," from Spain, "Fum, Fum, Fum," the Chinese carol "Midnight, Sleeping Bethlehem" and the traditional American carol "Go Tell It on the Mountain." This joyous collection of carols will certainly fulfill your holiday concert needs and reinforce multicultural musical history instruction. A super choice. Duration: 5.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99The Sound of Music, Highlights from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hammerstein & Rodgers - Vinson, Johnnie
Bringing us some of the most endearing melodies in the history of Broadway and film, The Sound of Music has universal appeal and is sure to be a highlight of any concert. Johnnie Vinson's medley features the dramatic opening strains of The Sound of Music, the lilting My favourite Things, the trombones and baritones featured on Do-Re-Mi, and an emotional closing with Climb Ev'ry Mountain.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.95Tunes That Go Bump in the Night (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, Mark
This piece is a real scream (literally)! Filled with surprises, this comic medley combines several "scary" classics, including "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," "In the Hall of the Mountain King," "Funeral March of a Marionette" (the Alfred Hitchcock theme) and others to create a unique, hair-raising concert experience that your audiences will love at any time of the year.Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£58.50Peer Gynt Suite (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Grieg, Edvard - Sayre, Charles
Edvard Grieg's early musical training took place in Germany, but philosophical constraints sent him back to his native Norway, where he began what is now referred to as the Norwegian School. He is best known for his Peery Gynt Suites, No. 1 & No. 2, originally written as orchestral suites and as incidental accompaniments for Ibsen's epic drama. This sparkling scoring includes Morning Mood, The Death of Ase, Anitra's Dance, and In The Hall Of The Mountain King. Duration: 5.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99La Cittadella (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vlak, Kees
In La Cittadella, Kees Vlak reflects the stark contrasts in the Italian mountain village Assisi. On the one hand there is the bustle of the hundreds of thousands visitors who have come to admire the beautiful San Francesco Basilica. On the otherhand within the city walls there is La Cittadella, a complex of buildings where severely handicapped people are taken care of by sisters. The dissonant main theme in the solo trumpet depicts the isolation of these people. Still, the loving care of the sisters provides some light in the darkness. This beautiful piece will bring a sense of spiritual love to any concert.Duration: 8.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Arizona Sunset (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bulla, Stephen
This gentle, pastorale-style composition portrays the pastel colours of the Arizona desert. It was at dusk that the composer's inspiration for the piece came, as the quiet atmosphere and distant mountain ranges created a sense of peace and tranquillity. In this piece's middle section you may sense the calm, slow-riding cowhand returning to the ranch after a long day's work.Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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