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£75.00Another Night Before Christmas (Narrator & Keyboard with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lane, Philip - Noble, Paul
The parody on the original poem is by England's Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, a Scottish poet and playwright. She is Professor of Contemporary Poetry at the Manchester Metropolitan University and is the first laureate to be chosen in the 21st century. The story is about a little girl who wants to see Santa Claus to prove to herself that he is real, but falls asleep at a critical moment.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£163.99The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schwarz, Otto M.
Stories, sagas and legends--who among us don't know them? Always delivered with a tinge of brutality, these cautionary tales are a legacy of moral education from times past: inquisitive children alone in the forest are generally eaten by a witch; the 'Soup-Kasper' of Hoffmann's Struwwelpeter dies from starvation rather than eating his soup; anyone letting in strangers usually gets devoured; anyone who plays with matches gets burned; and thumb-suckers get their thumbs cut off. The list of unfortunate demises is almost endless.In the tale of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, parents lose their children through greed, ridicule, scorn and a failure to appreciate art. There is still a street in the town of Hamelin in which neither drumming nor playing has not been allowed since 130 children disappeared into a mountain, never to be seen again. This composition by Otto M. Schwarz opens with exactly this scene, taking us back to the year 1284. As in many towns at the time, Hamelin in Germany suffered with hygiene problems--rats and mice began to multiply rapidly, and the town was overrun with the plague. There appeared a man dressed in colourful clothes who promised the locals to free them from this burden. They agreed and settled on a fee. Then the man pulled out a pipe and began to play. When the rats and mice heard this, they followed him. He led the animals into the Weser River, where they all drowned. Back in town, the people refused to pay him. They didn't recognise this man's skills and knowledge and were only prepared to pay for simple labour. A pact with the devil was made, which led to the Pied Piper leaving the town in a furious rage. One Sunday, when many people were at church, he returned, took out his flute and began to play. The town's children were so enchanted by his playing that they followed him. He led them out of the town and disappeared with them forever into a mountain forever. Of all the children, only two survived--however one was mute, and one was blind. In the street from which the children left Hamelin, music may no longer be played in memory of this event. The work may be performed in two different versions: 1. Purely instrumental (without narrator)--the GPs (pauses) must be kept short 2. With narrator--he speaks in the GPs but not during the music.Duration: 14.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99The Better Angels of Our Nature (Concert Band with Narrator - Score and Parts) - Murtha, Paul
A simple yet elegant setting provides a poignant underscoring for the moving words of Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural speech in this work for band with narrator. The inspirational message is as timely today as it was on March 4, 1861. Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£95.00TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Narrator/Concert Band) - Holcombe, Bill
With Narrator. American Grade 4
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.95MUSIC WITH CHEQUERED EARS (Advanced Concert Band) - Balazs, Arpad
Television viewers of nearly a hundred countries have experienced Arpad Balazs's touching melodies. The series of cartoons have neither dialogue nor text: the music presents the amiable and entertaining adventures of the rabbit with chequered ears and its friends. Balazs has rephrased and developed the well-known melodies and as a result a ''children's story symphony'' of seven movements has been created in which, in contrast with Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, there is no narrator but the instruments themselves represent the story-tellers. The composer has again associated the groups of instruments with one another in a colourful and varied manner, skilfully alternating the modes of solo, chamber orchestra and orchestra. Movements I, II, IV and VII represent a ''short suite'' that can be independently performed, thus due to its duration of four minutes and easier level, ensembles with more modest opportunities can also perform it. The most well-known parts of the cartoon series music - the main title and the ending - are included in both versions. Includes: The Story Begins; The Sun has Come Out; To the Forest!; Game of Tag; The Tired Team Walks Slowly Home; In the Circus; The Story Ends for Today. Duration: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Like a Mighty Stream (Remembering Dr Martin Luther King Jr) (Concert Band with Optional Narrator - Score and Parts) - Vinson, Johnnie
Composed in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the title of this dramatic setting is taken from a biblical passage and quoted by Dr. King in his celebrated "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963. After a fanfare-like introduction, the piece is comprised of three sections. "The Dream" reflects on Dr. King's famous speech. This is followed by "Strife," which recalls the violence of the civil rights movement, and finally "Hope," which looks to a brighter future and is a setting of the hymn We Shall Overcome. Performed with or without the narration, this is a stirring work for young bands.Duration: 5:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£424.99Markus-Passion (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
Unlike most passion settings with choir, soloists and orchestra, this version of the Markus-Passion has been conceived for band, narrator and mezzo soprano and baritone (or alto). The lyrics from the Gospel According to Mark have been used in full, which makes this passion quite unique. If desired, the lyrics of the evangelist can be spoken in any language, to make the work more accessible to the audience. However, because of the rhythms involved, the sung parts should always be performed in German. This special work should be a truly overwhelming experience for your audience! Duration: 54.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£124.95SCENES FROM THE NATIVITY (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hingley, Barrie
'A Nativity Ballet' was commissioned for the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain. 'Scenes from The Nativity' is a version for wind band intended for performance in its own right with optional narrator or as supporting music for a Nativity Play, for which a fuller version of the narrative is supplied. (Grade 5) Performance time 10'00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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SCENES FROM THE NATIVITY (Prestige Concert Band - Score only) - Hingley, Barrie
'A Nativity Ballet' was commissioned for the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain. 'Scenes from The Nativity' is a version for wind band intended for performance in its own right with optional narrator or as supporting music for a Nativity Play, for which a fuller version of the narrative is supplied. (Grade 5) Performance time 10'00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50Waltzing Bells (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
Medley with narrator takes the audience on a musical trip to various countries across the sea. Here is a piece that is fun to play while learning about tempo changes, style and conductor awareness.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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