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£117.80
The Wilderness - Rossano Galante
The wilderness is a dark, musical journey that captures the beauty and harshness of a cold, snow covered forest in the mountains. The main theme,stated by winds, captures the solitary feeling of the vastness of the landscape. This theme is interrupted by dissonant brass ostinatos. After the full orchestra reiterates the main theme, the work transitions to a lyrical, melancholy theme. This is the wilderness at night when it is dark and solitary. The piece continues with a fast, dramatic theme capturing a sense of danger that the inhabitants of the forest create. The piece concludes with the full ensemble recapitulating material from the main opening theme.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£117.80Freedom Defended - Rossano Galante
Inspired by the non-violent civil rights protest of February 1, 1960 against a segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, NC, Freedom Defended strives to encapsulate the story of this now historic event. Commissioned by the band directors of the North Carolina Central District and East Central District Bandmasters Associations, this four movement piece honors each of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students known as the "Greensboro Four", Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, Ezell Blair Jr., and David Richmond. Their actions directly led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which mandated desegregation in public spaces. Movement 1 (Da Sogno) - The opening thematic material is dream-like and idyllic as the "Greensboro Four" enter the Woolworth Store at 132 South Elm Street and peacefully sit at the lunch counter and order coffee. Movement 2 (Con Fuoco) - The piece takes a dark turn when they are refused service and are told "We don't serve Negros here". The music is somewhat dissonant and rhythmic but a heroic theme captures the tenacity and courage of these brave young men. Movement 3 (Molto Cantabile) - A plaintiff theme portrays the hopelessness the four freshmen faced as they continued to be refused service until they leave when the store closed that night. Movement 4 (Con Spirito) - Undeterred, the "Greensboro Four" returned the next day, this time joined by more than twenty other black students. While they were again refused service, the sitins began to attract media attention and each day more and more students, both black and white, joined the cause. By February 4th, over 300 students staged sit-ins not only at the Woolworth Store but also the lunch counter at Greensboro's S. H. Kress & Co. The music is rejoicing and uplifting, similar to the opening statement, but now fully orchestrated and more fully developed. Coda - a quiet theme based on the motives from the opening thematic material brings the work to a reflective close as we remember these four men who, in the face of adversity, stood up for equality for all men and women.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Country Cookin' Christmas - Jeff Simmons
Jeff Simmons does a masterful job in surrounding traditional Christmas melodies with an atmosphere of country-styled sounds and effects that prove to be truly genuine to the country and bluegrass genre. Full of fun and interesting twists, it's a night at the Opry that you will not want to miss.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£309.99Symphony No. 9, Op. 160 - James Barnes
Premiered on September 21, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas by the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble (Dr. Paul Popiel, conducting), James Barnes' Ninth Symphony was composed between January and late June of that same year. This large work was commissioned by a consortium of twenty-one college bands, community bands, professional bands and individuals to help mark the 70th birthday of the composer (b. 1949). It is an expansive forty-minute work in four movements, of which the composer writes, This is my last symphony... this work represents a compendium of all that I have learned during the fifty years of composing and scoring for this wonderful new medium: the modern wind band. The first movement, subtitled Elegy, is based around G minor. It is the longest movement of the symphony. Tragic and despondent in character, it is cast in sonata-allegro form. The second movement is entitled Scherzo. Barnes claims that I have always wanted to write a waltz, and that is how this movement is cast, in a modified rondo form in D minor. In contrast to the mood of the first movement, the scherzo is a delightful posy of expansive melody, splashy color, humor and rhythm. The third movement, which is in a modified tertiary form, is entitled Night Music. In contrast to the scherzo, this movement begins with a mysterious incantation, first displayed by solo Alto flute. The music becomes even darker and more mysterious, while overall the movement effectively expresses an otherworldly mood, ending with a solo soprano offstage which suddenly emerges, eerily singing a modified version of the opening incantation. Cast in sonata-allegro form, the fourth movement is most definitely a rousing Finale, beginning with a brilliant fanfare and undergoing several mood transformations before emerging into the final coda, ending the symphony with an energetic splash of color.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Highlights from Jersey Boys
Showcasing the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, the hit musical Jersey Boys is a nostalgic look at some of the most popular songs of the 1960s. This fast-paced medley includes: Big Girls Don't Cry, Can't Take My Eyes Off of You, December 1963 (Oh, What a Night), Rag Doll and Walk Like A Man.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
One of the hardest driving rock bands of the '70s, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band produced hit after hit and rocked their way across the country. This energetic medley for band includes Old Time Rock & Roll, Hollywood Nights, Katmandu and Night Moves.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Miss Saigon
The Broadway blockbuster of the 90's! From the writers of 'Les Miserables' comes this new stage production, opening to the largest advance ticket sales in Broadway history. The music is truly stunning and Warren Barker'simpressive showcase has captured the dramatic theatrical style. Includes: Sun And Moon: The Heat Is On In Saigon: The American Dream: I Still Believe: The Last Night Of The World: and The Morning Of The Dragon. Helicopter soundeffect can be dowloaded through the Closer Look feature.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99The Symphonic Beatles
The legendary Beatles have produced some of the biggest hits of all time. From veteran Hollywood and TV writer John Cacavas comes this outstanding showcase that brings several of those hits to the concert stage. Includes: A Hard Day's Night, Yesterday, I Want To Hold Your Hand, Michelle, and Hey Jude.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Salute to American Jazz
The master of jazz arranging, Sammy Nestico, pays tribute to America's most notable art form with this montage for concert band. Four distinct styles in the history of American jazz are represented with Dizzy Gillespie's Night inTunisia, W. C. Handy's St. Louis Blues, Duke Ellington's It Don't Mean a Thing, and Weather Report's Birdland. Treat your players to some of the greatest music of the jazz era.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99The Phantom of the Opera (Soundtrack Highlights) - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Soundtrack Highlights. The recent hit movie has rekindled interest in this enduring Broadway favorite. This powerful new medley features The Phantom of the Opera, Angel of Music, The Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Masquerade, The Point of No Return and the Grammy-nominated new song Learn to Be Lonely.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days