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£148.99Symphony No. 1 - The Borgias - 2. Nepotism - Otto M. Schwarz
A sinister legend hangs over the Borgia family, a legend of corruption, abuse of power, orgies, sex and murder. These rumours proliferated especially during the papacy of Alexander VI, a descendant of the family, who was even called the Antichrist. On his death, contemporary witnesses reported that the devil himself prowled around the death chamber and a black dog run along the corridors of the Vatican as his emissary. One might say that this Borgia pope, who ruled together with his family with the greatest brutality, became demonised. Unscrupulousness, poison-toting, incest and other malice are to this day the hallmarks of this pontiff.2. NEPOTISMRodrigo Borgia was elected Pope on 11 August 1492. From the very start, the new pope was prepared to use any means to eliminate his opponents, either through the infamous 'Borgia poison' or by excommunication and execution. His son Cesare, who wanted little to do with the church, was appointed cardinal against his will. Alessandro Farnese, broth of Giulia Farnese, the Pope's mistress, also became a cardinal. Numerous Spaniards were brought into the country and were appointed to ecclesiastical posts. This infuriated the opponents of Alexander VI. The Dominican Girolamo Savonarola from Florence demanded the removal of the Pope. He was tortured and banned. Giuliano della Rovere wanted to convene councils to depose the Pope, which Alexander managed to prevent through artful political manoeuvrings. Through great brutality, brilliant political skill and power games, this pope was able to achieve his goal of leaving for his children a great legacy. Alexander VI constantly changed his allies and always acted unscrupulously to improve his financial situation and expand his sphere of influence. At the centre of the second movement of this work is the medieval hymn Dies Irae (Day of Wrath), which acts as a warning in the background condemning the Pope's actions.
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£64.99
A Haunted Trilogy - J. Johnson
"A Haunted Trilogy" is guaranteed to become a favorite for student and audience alike. Set as a trilogy of three short movements, your band can play one for a quick novelty piece, or all three as a divertimento or program music. "March of the Gremlins" opens the suite with an eerie march. "Tarantella For Trolls" continues the spooky musical fun with a slightly twisted little dance. "Goblin's Gavotte" closes our haunted suite with an ominous romp. It's mischievously impish, looming, conniving, and a great learning piece for chromatics in three different styles. Boo!
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£79.99English Carol Fantasy - James Curnow
Contrasting colors and varied orchestration techniques make this majestic setting of OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM come alive for Christmas. Of the three different tunes that are commonly associated with the original carol text, this arrangement uses the melody that's best known in England. ENGLISH CAROL FANTASY remains entirely accessible to bands at this level and plenty of cueing makes sure it's useful for ensembles of all shapes and sizes. Feature your deserving young trumpet section leader on the easy solo, or let the entire first trumpet section play it soli. The low woodwinds and brass also get some "well doubled" exposure, so playing this one will be fun for all.Try it!
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£67.50
Horse of la Mancha - Mike Hannickel
Cross-curricular connection at its best! Your music students can bring Don Quixote's faithful but ramshackle horse Rozinante to life with this delightful new concert band piece by young band specialist Mike Hannickel. You will find lots of articulation and dynamic contrasts, along with other important teaching considerations. Don Quixote is one of the world's great comic heroes. Shouldn't his horse get a little credit too?
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£94.99
Pilgrims' Swing - Graham Lloyd
The Andante from the first movement of Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony (often nicknamed Pilgrims' March) contains the most beautifully haunting melody supported by the simplest of bass lines and counterpoint figures. As a young musician, Graham Lloyd was so fascinated by this music he bought the orchestral score to study the notes, which at the time made little sense to him. However, he did notice that the bass line was similar to a "walking bass" line in a standard swing tune.In this composition Graham Lloyd uses Mendelssohn's original bass line, melodic line and counterpoint figures but gives them a swing feel. Who knows, maybe if Mendelssohn had been born a hundred yearslater, he could have become one of our big band leaders!
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£59.00A Haunted Trilogy (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Johnson, Jim H.
A Haunted Trilogy is guaranteed to become a favorite for student and audience alike. Set as a trilogy of three short movements, your band can play one for a quick novelty piece, or all three as a divertimento or program music. "March of the Gremlins" opens the suite with an eerie march. "Tarantella For Trolls" continues the spooky musical fun with a slightly twisted little dance. "Goblin's Gavotte" closes our haunted suite with an ominous romp. It's mischievously impish, looming, conniving, and a great learning piece for chromatics in three different styles. Boo! Duration: 3.30
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£64.50The Dark Knight, Selections from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Howard & Zimmer - Wagner, Douglas E.
Douglas Wagner has captured all the excitement and energy of Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard's score to The Dark Knight, the long-awaited sequel to Batman Begins. The piece opens with gothic sonorities that give way to themes associated with the complex character of district attorney Harvey Dent. In an abrupt change of mood, the chase is on as The Joker continues his well-orchestrated spree of mass mayhem and murder. Rounding out the arrangement, Batman himself leaves his mark as Gotham City's silent sentinel. Solidly scored at the young band level, the medley includes: Harvey Two-Face, Introduce a Little Anarchy and A Dark Knight. Just like the film, this is one arrangement not to miss! Duration: 3.00
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£54.99Concerto for Triangle - Mike Hannickel
This easy-to-prepare beginning band comedy piece will have the audience rolling in the aisles. Feature that popular principal, custodian, secretary or any other staff or community member who has a little bit of comedian in them as the "Triangle soloist." One interruption after another prevents the "soloist" from actually playing the Triangle until the very end of the piece where, with a band member's assistance, the soloist finally gets to play the Triangle one single time. Everyone will love it! Side-splitting!
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£84.99Simply the Best - Mike Chapman
Simply the Best was first performed by the little known Bonnie Tyler in 1988, but did not gain wide-spread popularity until Tina Turner recorded it barely one year later. The song has become one of Tina Turner's all time greatest hits and is a favourite around the world when something needs celebrating. Ron Sebregts' arrangement really rocks and will make sure your next concert is Simply the Best!
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£13.95
Mysteries of the Horizon
1Majesty (A Little Ceremonial Music No.1)Rob WiffinRoyal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra3.292-4A Man for All SeasonsMartin EllerbyRoyal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra I. Part One: 'Spring Steps' 4.32 II. Part Two: 'Winter Tales/Autumn Memories' 5.25 III. Part Three: 'Indian Summer' 3.035Toccata in BlueDuncan StubbsRoyal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra4.086-9Mysteries of the HorizonNigel ClarkeBrendan Ball (Trumpet) with Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra I. The Menaced Assassin 6.29 II. The Dominion of Light 2.15 III. The Flavour of Tears 6.31 IV. The Discovery of Fire 5.5010A Star Danced (Y Seren Ddawns)Nicola RenshawRoyal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra5.5411Cloud DriftRob WiffinAndr?s Yauri Andoquia (Bassoon) with Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra4.1412-15Waterloo '200' (A Commemorative Suite)Martin EllerbyRoyal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra I. Overture: 'Return of the Emperor' 3.13 II. Intermezzo: 'At the Duchess of Richmond's Ball' 2.39 III. Scenario: 'On the Field of Waterloo' 7.17 IV. Finale: 'Thine be the Glory' 3.22
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