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£105.80Oros, Little Suite - Daniele Carnevali
This piece was commissioned for the second edition of the "Suoni d'Aspromonte" National Competition which is held in Cittanova in the province of Reggio Calabria. The title, Oros, from the ancient Greek word for "mount", is a clear reference to the Greek culture that colonised Calabria and the magnificence of the Aspromonte massif that dominates the entire region: forests, towns and sea. The piece consists of three movements: Entrata, Serenata and Corteggio, offering rhythms and melodies that reflect present-day tastes rather than local musical traditions. It is specifically intended for bands with lots of young members.
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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£104.50Beneath The Shining Skies - Nancy H. Seward
A musical "Celebration of Canada," this exciting work combines thematic material from the Marseillaise and Rule Britannia, signifying Canadas national heritage. These are followed by a majestic chorus of O, Canada for a dramatic and fitting salute to this great country.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50
A Soldiers March - Robert Cronin
The winner of the first National Band Association/Merrill Jones Composition Award in 1992, this exceptional work is in a traditional, through-composed, dignified march style.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Shards Of Glass - Brett William Dietz
This 2005 National Band Association composition award winner was inspired by the American minimalist composer Philip Glass. Shards of Glass comprises a repetitive series of chord changes. Each repetition enters with varied orchestration and introduces new contrapuntal lines and rhythmic figures. This is the type of literature mature ensembles enjoy performing.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Danny Boy - Robert E. Foster Jr.
This beautiful Irish folktune is sometimes called the national ballad of Ireland and is one of the best-known and beloved ballads of all time. Carefully written for young band, this charming setting reflects all the beauty and appeal of this beloved song in a setting bands at all levels will enjoy performing.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00In Memoriam - Johan Halvorsen
Johan Halvorsens In Memoriam, Opus 30 was written for the great Norwegian poet Bjornstjerne Bjornson. The two men became very close friends and Halvorsen composed a funeral march in Bjornsons honor upon his death in 1910. The musics link with Bjornson is underscored by the fact that it opens with a paraphrase of the Norwegian national anthem. At the peak, it suddenly falls away, and following a roll of the timpani, the anthem is played in its entirety. Vocal parts sung by members of the ensemble contribute to the overall effect and make this a most memorable and moving work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Look Homeward Citizen Soldier - Charles L. Booker Jr.
Composed to honor the men and women from the Arkansas National Guard who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, this original concert work features a poignant and lyric melody that is both moving and memorable. While its perfect for any contest or concert program, it is also an appropriate piece for ceremonies honoring the members of our armed forces.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50March of the Tankmen - Simeon Chernetski
Composer Semeon Alexanderovich Chernetsky was born in 1881 and died in 1950. A trombonist and a composition student of Alexander Glazunov, he was also a prominent military bandmaster. He was named Director of the Band of the Soviet Army in 1932, and in 1935 he founded the Band of the Ministry of Defense. He composed over 70 marches including March of the Tankmen, which he wrote in 1946, as well as other works for band. The stately manner of this stirring march displays a profound sense of loyalty and national pride that is unmistakable.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Of Chivalry and Valor - David Faleris
Chivalry dates back to the medieval institution of knighthood; while its meaning has changed over time, Of Chivalry and Valor celebrates some of the central tenets deeply rooted in the original chivalric code. The militaristic opening depicts a courageous battle where knights demonstrated their loyalty, bravery, and valor, followed by softer and gentler values such as generosity and selflessness. For the finale we return to the battlefield to witness the chivalrous warriors heroic triumph. Of Chivalry and Valor was commissioned and premiered by Anthony Rivera, Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore County Public Schools and won the National Band Association Merrill Jones Composition Contest in 2014.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days