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Castles In Europe - Europe
Composer James Reese Europe, one of the most famous African-American musicians of his day, was called the "Martin Luther King of music" by pianist Eubie Blake. The first African-American bandmaster in the United States Army, Europe gained great popularity as a dance band leader, a military band leader, recording artist, and a composer of merit. Known in New York music circles, and also for touring Europe with his National Guard band, Europe is remembered today for composing several works, including "Castles In Europe" with the subtitle "The Innovation Trot - Ragtime March." This delightful work is arranged for today's concert band by Chandler L. Wilson. An enjoyable ragtime work from an American composer to be remembered!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.99Salute To Liberty - James Swearingen
The ability to perform a march with correct style has long been recognized as a solid approach for teaching the basic fundamentals of musical performance. In addition, the encouragement of national patriotism should always be promoted as a way of thanking our military personnel, both past and present, for their service to our country. You can be assured that "Salute To Liberty" contains all the necessary ingredients for a successful performance. Highly patriotic!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£551.99Sinfonia Hungarica (Complete edition) - Jan Van der Roost
This three-movement symphony musically depicts the history of Hungary. Key historical figures, wars and other important events from this country inspired all three movements. The first movement depicts Atilla, the King of the Huns, and is characterised by fear, threat and aggression. The second movement focuses on rpd, the founder of the Hungarian State and the final movement is named after Istvn, the King who introduced Christianity into Hungary. The beautiful theme of the national hymn appears throughout the symphony, however it is often partially hidden. It is used as a "thread," hardly recognizable at the beginning, becoming more and more obvious near the end and itconcludes the symphony as the "final apotheosis," making the band sound like a majestic living organ.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£83.00Tirana - Carol Barnett
Commissioned by the Minnesota Chapter of the College Band Directors National Association, this piece is a captivating series of lively dances, introduced and interrupted by short fanfares to create bursts of sound throughout. The complex meter patterns and exotic scales give the work a Southeast-European flavor that is a delight to perform.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£100.00Crossing Parallels - Kathryn Salfelder
Following the success of Kathryn Salfelder's Cathedrals (2009), the American Bandmasters Association commissioned her to create this new work for band. Premiered at the 2010 ABA National Convention, Crossing Parallels offers a creative tapestry of engaging sounds and textures as it combines elements of Renaissance and Baroque musical gestures with contemporary notions of set theory and harmony. The seemingly contradictory nature of the title is reflected in the overlapping and intertwining of thematic ideas vying for attention.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Firetower - Mike Forbes
Inspired by the fire towers that are a feature of many National Parks and forests throughout the United States and the lookouts who man them, this powerful piece begins with a majestic theme in C minor that will dominate its course. A contrasting Allegro idea featuring repeated notes, a striking percussion "break" and a subtle use of syncopated rhythms help propel this notable selection to an exciting conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.95Early One Morning
Although the roots of this British folksong date back to the 18th century, the first publication of the melody was in the late 1850's in the collection "National English Airs". Early One Morning is the story of a young woman misused by her lover, as overheard by the singer. In the mid-1930's the tune was adapted as a military slow march called "The Globe and Laurel" for the Royal Marines band. This arrangement focuses on the lyricism of the original with just a hint of its later military associations. Only the 1st clarinets cross the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is F.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£168.50The Bones of Mr. Fortune - Adolphus Hailstork
THE BONES OF MR. FORTUNE (FREE AT LAST!) is an 11-minute concerto-like work for solo flute accompanied by symphonic winds and percussion - perfect to play with band or with orchestra, as well as with the composer's own piano reduction (114-42424). The work features lengthy cadenzas, and exhilarating dance-like sections with the ensemble. Hailstork describes the historical inspiration: abused in life and death, an enslaved man (Mr. Fortune) was owned by a surgeon who preserved his skeleton to study anatomy. The bones remained with the doctor's family for generations, and were given a proper burial that made national news in 2013, 215 years after Mr. Fortune's death.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Zion - Dan Welcher
Zion is the third and final installment of a series of works for Wind Ensemble inspired by national parks in the western United States, collectively called, Three Places in the West. This work for wind ensemble is full of resolve, glowing optimism, and ends with a sense of triumph and an unbreakable spirit.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.95Alpine Flight - Stephen Lias
Inspired by an adventure trip into Lake Clark National Park, this work for grade 4 or 5 band was commissioned by Washington & Lee University and premiered in April of 2023. It captures the excitement and drama of a bush-plane flight through the stunning mountains of Alaska's southern range.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days