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£69.95Aylesbury Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob
The suite Aylesbury Dances was commissioned by the Aylesbury Concert Band to mark the occasion of their 25th Anniversary in 2019. Its three movements depict different aspects of Aylesbury: I. Pavane: The Town - Having read something of the town's history and its architecture I decided I wanted to write something ceremonial with the feel of music from Tudor times. Aylesbury was given its charter and borough status in 1554 by Mary Tudor so I took that as my starting point but then added some harmony that moves forward in time. This fits with the town's motto: Semper Prorsum (Always forward) and also with the Band's evolution from Aylesbury Town Band to Aylesbury Community Concert Band to Aylesbury Concert Band. The music can be defined as a pavane, or a cortege. The sense of procession is slightly disturbed by a 'Blue Leanie' moment. The Blue Leanie is an iconic Aylesbury building, an oblique rhombic prism which stands at an angle of 17% inclination. I took a quaver out of the time signature (I know the maths don't work!) to reflect this and added some bluer harmony at that point. This opening movement gives a sense of the grandeur and heritage of Aylesbury town and a chance for my friends from the brass section to warm up! II. Siciliana: Waterside - To balance the outer two movements, the middle movement of the suite has a slow lilting 6/8 rhythm. It is in the style of a Siciliana, a dance form originating in the baroque era. It is a graceful, tender and melancholic dance, cast here in a minor key and featuring the dark voice of the cor anglais. The Siciliana was often linked with pastoral scenes and Aylesbury itself sits amid some beautiful countryside. It may, therefore, seem a bit of a stretch to call this movement 'Waterside', especially as Aylesbury is so far from the sea, but the town has a theatre of that name and that was the genesis for this particular music. There is a statue of Ronnie Barker in the grounds of the Waterside theatre as he started his career in repertory theatre in Aylesbury, so I included a fleeting reference to the theme music of the comedy programme 'Open all Hours'. III. Frolic: Ducks in a Row - It was impossible to write a piece connected with Aylesbury without considering the famous Aylesbury ducks. Duck rearing was a major industry in the town in the 19th century. The white Aylesbury Duck is a symbol of the town, appearing on its coat of arms and in the logo of the Aylesbury Concert Band! This movement is all about trying to get the little darlings in a row so they can sing their 'Duck Chorus' together but they keep on scattering, flying off or swimming away as quickly as they can manage. It's a bit like watching ducks disperse when my dog jumps into the stream after them. Eventually we get more of them in a row - even though they protest. Hidden amongst the ducks is a reference to Erica Miller, saxophonist and chairman of the band, and there's even a veiled reference to a shark in the hope of getting them out of the water. Ducks in a Row is a fun romp bringing this suite of Aylesbury Dances to a suitably celebratory conclusion.- Rob Wiffin.Duration: 9.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50HandClap (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Murtha, Paul
Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, you'll hear this catchy tune used in TV commercials as well as on the airwaves. Paul's lively arrangement for young players starts with the entire sax section on the opening riff. The melody is skillfully passed around from section to section, and the low brass in particular get a rare chance to shine.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£55.50Happy Holidays Volume 1 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bullock, Jack
Bring variety to your holiday concerts with this setting that can be used year-after-year with different smaller ensembles. Suitable for both middle school and high school performances and presented in a multipurpose format you can choose to perform with brass or woodwind choirs.Duration: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99The Bell of Hope (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hirose, Hayato
The piece was commissioned by Shobi College of Music (Tokyo, Japan) for their entrance ceremony for freshman students in 2010, premiered by Shobi Ceremonial Wind Orchestra (Hirohisa Takanashi, conductor).In the introduction, woodwinds and euphonium play a solemn passage, followed by a brilliant fanfare in brass and percussion. After the heart-warming middle section, banda trumpets and trombones play a polyphonic passage, which leads to a grand and magnificent finale to conclude the work. This is a short but solemn and impressive piece that suits any kind of festival, ceremony and concert.Duration: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.00Caramba! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Blezard, William - Noble, Paul
William Blezard began writing Caramba! during a tour of New Zealand. Yet the musical basis of this work is about as far away from Kiwi culture as one can get. The word Caramba has several translations from the Spanish, including Dear Me!, or Goodness Me!, or perhaps more colloquially, Golly, or even Holy cow!. The entire work has an exotic feel to it that is so suggestive of things Spanish or Latin American. This is helped by the extensive use of percussion, and of course the brass is pure Latin American dance style. The demanding piano part is featured as almost a 'concertante'. In the Concert Band arrangement, the piano is highly desirable to replicate the original score, but the arrangement includes enough doubling and a short cut to make the piece entirely playable without the piano. Caramba! has all the hallmarks of a great piece of concert music that pleases as well as excites. For bands that want a challenge that is sure to bring an audience to its feet, Caramba! is the piece!
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£54.99Silver Bells (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Evans & Livingston - Vinson, Johnnie
One of the best-known festive tunes is now available in this easy to play version that will sound great with limited rehearsals. The melody skilfully moves around to various sections starting with the woodwinds, then brass, and finally a solid finish for the entire ensemble. Even more advanced players will enjoy playing this beautifully scored arrangement.
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£54.95The Rockin' Drummer Boy (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith & Story
First the groove is established, then the clarinets introduce this familiar melody, followed by the rest of the ensemble joining in, with the percussion and low brass rocking in the background. A wonderful holiday choice for your first year ensemble to play after only a few months of instruction!Duration: 1:50
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£79.99Resplendent Glory (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Galante, Rossano
Written in a romantic/heroic style, this impressive overture from Rossano Galante features sweeping and lush melodies along with brilliant brass fanfares and woodwind flourishes. For the mature ensemble, here is a dynamic concert opener. Duration: 5:40
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£57.50Flight of the Thunderbird (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Saucedo, Richard L.
This energetic work makes an impressive statement for young bands. Written in a single tempo throughout, you'll be amazed at the amount of excitement that can be generated with limited technical demands. Richard Saucedo uses active percussion figures (augmented with optional additional mallet parts) along with powerful brass statements and layers of woodwind lines to create a wonderful overall effect.Duration: 3:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Thunder (NASCAR Theme) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Robidoux, David - Moss, John
The network television theme for the NASCAR circuit is a blaze of pounding pistons and roaring engines! As you would expect, this powerful theme features plenty of energy and drive provided by the brass and percussion. Get ready to feel the thunder!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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