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£130.00Medium Funk Prelude - Paul Richards
This large full score (11" x 17") is available for this entry in our Wind Band Select series at normal discount. Paul Richards, composition teacher at the University of Florida, works with diverse musical genres, and this is reflected in Medium Funk Prelude, a brief dance in which a small group of figures are transformed and tossed about in the ensemble. Its title was in fact inspired by tempo markings in a jazz fake book. An unconventional yet challenging and exciting work for the advanced high school or university ensemble.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00Zodiac
The mystical nature of the zodiac is explored in sound by composer Larry Clark. This is a tour-de-force for young bands from a composer that continues to provide substantial musical moments that are throughly enjoyed by younger students.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£61.00Into the Wind
After a bracing and invigorating opening, Carl Strommen's tribute to the nautical culture of his home turf, Long Island, is off and flying. Wind whistles through the sails and the feel of the sea is ever-present in this tuneful and brilliantly scored selection from a master writer of music for band. This is a great way for a polished junior or senior high school band to show off its musical mettle.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£101.00Carnival - Paul Basler
A rollicking romp that will keep a good high school or college band on its toes, Carnival is a tribute to the sights and sounds of the small town American carnival. The few points of repose in this dynamic piece are opportunities to catch one's breath amid the joyous bustle of a superb and imaginatively scored piece by a rising star of the American musical scene.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£66.00Tapestries - Mike Forbes
Using the musical styles and forms of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, Mike Forbes has written a striking and powerful three movement suite that is a major addition to serious band literature. The music is entirely original, but the style and approach is similar to such pieces as the Courtly Dances from Gloriana by Benjamin Britten, and makes effective use of the coloristic possibilities of the modern concert band.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£61.00Ancient Irish Hymn - Anonymous
Ancient Irish Hymn is based on the hymn "St. Patrick's Breastplate" written by Charles V. Stanford. Composer Sean O'Loughlin uses this heritage to create an authentic "symphonic" treatment of this beautiful hymn. It is a musical journey that is both sublime and breathtaking.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£73.00Enterprise
Here is a dynamic concert overture from composer Jospeh Compello. The first theme is bold and pointed while the second theme is lyrical and somewhat Wagnarian in nature. The warm harmonic prgression of the tranquil middle section creates delightful musical moments. A real winner for contest performance!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£65.00Farandole - Georges Bizet
Your band will love to perform this famous Bizet theme in a playable arrangement by Andrew Balent. The piece is musical enough to use for contest/festival performance yet not too difficult to perform. The tune is familiar enough that everyone in your audience will love it!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£57.00S.C.D.B.A. Fanfare
The letters in the title of this piece serve as its musical inspiration. The piece is designed as a concert opener and has qualities reminiscent of the great fanfares from composer John Williams. The music features tight harmonies with brass flourishes and soaring woodwind lines punctuated by timpani and percussion.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£13.00The Art of Expressive Playing for Winds and Percussion
While there are no absolute rules concerning expressive playing and phrasing, this innovative series clearly lays out basic concepts that help players become good musicians. The series focuses on the natural relationship between meter, rhythm, contour, tonality, style and historical period, and guides the player to a greater understanding of factors that can improve performance. This one of a kind text, written for teachers, woodwind, brass and percussion players, will help stimulate and cultivate more musical playing by individual musicians and by ensembles as a whole.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days