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£139.99Pacific Dreams - Jacob de Haan
Pacific Dreams describes the experience of Miguel, a traveling composer from Spain who, feeling somewhat alienated from his homeland, is wandering through an area of Sydney known as The Rocks. At a small outdoor market in a typical street of this oldcolonial neighbourhood, he discovers a print of William DeShazos painting "Pacific Dreams" Portrayed in the painting is the surf of one of the exotic islands in the Pacific. Next, with the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge looming over the narrowstreets of The Rocks, he envisions sultry Pacific beaches. Suddenly a theme he once composed about the lakes in Japan comes to him. Is it the Asian influences present in cosmopolitan Sydney that bring this theme to mind? Or perhaps the waters aroundSydney, over which he could sail to Tahiti? He is uncertain. Could this same theme be used to create a new composition about his feelings for the metropolis Sydney? How then to work his Pacific Dreams into the mix? Miguel is certainly no fan ofHawaiian music. Mayby he could use the vocabularies of islands like Hawaii and Tahiti, their beautiful vowel combinations being sung ad libitum by a mixed choir.With these ideas and his newly purchased print of "Pacific Dreams", he boards the Metroat Circular Quay. He has a final glimpse of the harbour and the Sydney Opera House as the train races into the ground. On to the hotel! To work! He must compose!Maestoso : Miguel is impressed as he gazes upon the Sydney Harbour Bridge. And yet, hewants to go away from this city. Away, to an exotic island in the Pacific.Steady Rock : In the Rocks, musicians are playing at a square. Miguel basks in the atmosphere but at the same time he is fantasizing about Hawaii and Tahiti.Andante Lamentoso :In his hotel room, Miguel is feeling sad and lonely in this big city. He takes comfort in his "Pacific Dreams".Allegro : Miguel boards the boat that takes him from Darling Harbour to Circular Quay. In his mind he is traveling on to Hawaii. Or is ithome, where the bolero is playing? He is pulled back to reality by the skyline of Sydney.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Cheetah - Karel Husa
We are proud to offer this most recent work for band from one of the legendary composers of our time. Pulitzer Prize winner Karel Husa has created an impressive musical study of the fascinating cheetah. Through a variety of dramatic textures and skilled techniques, the music evokes the colors, movements, power, and speed of this magnificent wild animal. Dur. 5:40 (Grade 5)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Lanier Variants (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vinson, Johnnie
During his brief lifetime, Sidney Lanier (1842-1881) was at one time or another a soldier, musician, teacher, lawyer, and a college professor. He is perhaps best remembered as a poet and for the middle school in Fairfax, Virginia which bears his name. Inspired by a favourite Lanier quote (Music is love in search of a word), Johnnie Vinson has fashioned a musical theme which captures the essence of this sentiment. With a bit of early American flavour, this main theme progresses through a series of contrasting variations, culminating in a grand and heroic closing statement.Duration: 5.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£75.00Good King Wenceslas (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Willcocks
Good King Wenceslas is a Christmas carol that tells a story of a Bohemian king going on a journey and braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen (December 26, the Second Day of Christmas). During the journey, his page is about to give up the struggle against the cold weather, but is enabled to continue by following the king's footprints, step for step, through the deep snow. The legend is based on the life of the historical Saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia or Svat Vclav in Czech (907-935). The name Wenceslas is a Latinised version of the old Czech language Venceslav. In 1853, English hymnwriter John Mason Neale wrote the Wenceslas lyrics, in collaboration with his music editor Thomas Helmore, and the carol first appeared in Carols for Christmas-Tide, 1853. Neale's lyrics were set to the melody of a 13th-century spring carol Tempus adest floridum (The time is near for flowering) first published in the 1582 Finnish song collection Piae Cantiones. This arrangement represents one in the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with David Willcocks' Carols for Choirs.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.95Doctor Who (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Grainer, Ron - Wagner, Douglas E.
Beginning with the first episode aired by the BBC in November of 1963, Whovians have been riveted to the adventures of The Doctor and, The Doctor always (or nearly always) triumphs. The instantly recognisable opening theme was a bit ahead of its time however, Ron Grainer's original music and initial concept in 12/8 has remained virtually unchanged through the decades. A musical adventure for generations!Duration: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Adirondack Festival Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bulla, Stephen
Adirondack Festival Overture is an exciting work for band that combines original music with a variety of traditional fiddle tunes from the Adirondack region of New York state. The fiddle was far and away the most popular folk instrument of the time, and these appealing melodies have been handed down through generations of amateur players.Includes:Chateaugay ReelThe Wild Mustard RiverRipsawDuration: 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.00Songs of Aloha (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ford, Ralph
This charming and varied setting contains the three "mainstays" of the Pacific islands' music, particularly for those who spend time vacationing in Waikiki: Hawaiian Wedding Song, Hawaiian War Chant, and Aloha 'Oe. These classic songs were made popular through the years by many recording artists from both the island and the mainland, and live on in our memories of a visit to paradise. Aloha!Duration: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99A Charlie Brown Christmas (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Guaraldi, Vince - Murtha, Paul
The magic of the holiday season through the eyes of Charlie Brown never grows old. Here is a terrific medley written with flexible instrumentation of Vince Guaraldi's marvellous music.Includes:Linus and LucySkatingO TannenbaumChristmas Time is Here
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£149.99Broken Sword (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Houben, Kevin
The Broken Sword is one of the five ceremonial swords kept in the Tower of London and is used during the coronation of a new king or queen. Legend has it that an angel broke off the tip of the sword in an effort to prevent an unjust killing. Composer Kevin Houben lets his music retell this intriguing legend. Broken Sword resembles a film score in many ways and will paint vivid images as the band plays its way through the legend. Many different moods create a contrast-rich work that makes for an exciting listening and playing experience every time!Duration: 11:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.00Fable and Folk Tale (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Broege, Timothy
Two spirited movements evoke the mystery and excitement of good storytelling. The opening Fable features boldly profiled music interjected with spoken words, Once upon a time... The Folk Tale takes a simple melody through a set of brisk and often surprising variations.Duration: 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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