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£139.99Sdwind Overture - Ferrer Ferran
The idea for Sdwind Overture arose during dinner with the conductor Werner Buchmann and a few members of his band. Ferrer Ferran accepted the commission to write the work and asked Mr. Buchmann jokingly to sing him a motif offive notes that would serve as the leitmotif of the composition. Starting from these five notes (Ab, B, D#, E, F), the composer has created Sdwind Overture - the result is a fantastic musical achievement that shows a great senseof imagination. Dur: 7:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£144.99Magic Overture - Thomas Doss
Magic Overture was written as an anniversary present for the Brgermusik Gtzis in Austria. The magic of the music and landscape in the Austrian region of Vorarlberg are in abundance in the charming village of Gtzis. Visiting a place as wonderful as this helps one appreciate local traditions and experience the joy of living. Once touched by the magic, every visitor will gladly return time after time. This new overture reflects the carefree cheerful atmosphere, taking the band on a walk through the village on an icy winters night to participate in the sparkling celebrations of the villagers.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.00Avondale Overture (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Smith, Claude T. - Earp, Joseph Benjamin
Avondale Overture is perfect for younger concert bands. Simple key changes, tempo changes, and one 7/8 measure provide appeal and interest for students and teachers alike. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as ten musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound.*The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99Destino Re-Immaginare (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bocook, Jay
A Fantasy on Motifs of Giuseppe Verdi. The overture to Giuseppe Verdi's 1862 opera La Forza del Destino (The Power of Fate) has remained standard repertoire for orchestras around the world. In this imaginative work for winds, Jay Bocook pays homage to the mastery of Verdi and begins with the ominous 3-note fate theme from the overture. Throughout the piece melodies are recast and harmonies are embellished, culminating in an exhilarating conclusion where the final seven bars quote Verdi's original almost identically. A brilliant addition to the wind band repertoire. Duration: 5.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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La Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Rossini, Gioachino - Cesarini, Franco
In the monumental overture to the opera La Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie) Gioachino Rossini employs themes from the opera itself in order to prepare the audience for the material to come. The overture contains themes that stay long in the memory of the listener, as well as spectacular use of the famous Rossini crescendo. This wonderful arrangement for concert band from Franco Cesarini retains all of La Gazza Ladra's original charm, and is ideal as a concert opener.Duration: 10:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.501812 Overture, Themes from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich - Vinson, Johnnie
Here is an excellent adaptation for younger bands of this famous overture by Tchaikovsky. The arrangement opens with the slow chorale-like theme which is found at the beginning of the original overture. From there, the piece builds to the familiar dymanic fast theme and powerful conclusion.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.00Edgemont Festival Overture
Starting with a fanfare, this overture quickly moves into a lively melody reminiscent of Holst. Varying meters and levels of rhythmic complexity create demands for mature players while the inner parts are at younger player levels. This is the perfect selection for a district-wide band performance or for bands with a wider variety of student abilities. A great concert opener or contest selection!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.95Andromeda Overture - Mark Williams
Trumpet melodies soar over a background of driving eighth notes in this contemporary overture by Mark Williams. The Allegro uses syncopation and full band scoring to start this one off with a bang. The Andante features a trumpet solo and rich accompaniments for a tranquil mood. The main theme returns for an exciting finish. A perfect opener for your festival or concert!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£72.99Themes from An Outdoor Overture - Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland's An Outdoor Overture was composed for orchestra in 1938 for the High School of Music and Art in New York City, then transcribed for wind band in 1941.This adaptation by James Curnow features the primary themes from the original work in a concise, yet bold and appealing format. The music itself is an example of Copland in his prime, with buoyant themes expressing a sense of optimism and joy.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.00Anniversary Overture - Malcolm Arnold
Anniversary Overture was commissioned in 1968 as a twenty-first birthday piece for Hong Kong Philharmonic Society, and is a four-minute firework display for orchestra. Within the framework of a two-four Allegro giubiloso,Arnold alternates two major themes, one breezy, the other tender, developing them extensively and landing resoundingly in F major. This new transcription brings an exuberant work to the field of symphonic wind band for the firsttime.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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