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£64.35The Flight of the Bumble Bee - Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai
This famous orchestral work from the Russian master Rimsky-Korsakov is now available in this ingenious arrangement for concert band. While previous band transcriptions of this work have long been the nemesis of clarinet sections, this arrangement cleverly dovetails moving lines between clarinets, flutes, and alto saxophones, making the technical aspects of this piece accessible to better high school bands. Not simplified, but through clever scoring this work comes within reach of maturing bands. Well worth the effort!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£154.99
The Power of the Megatsunami Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
The word 'tsunami' is of Japanese origin. When you look it up in a dictionary, you will find that it means 'a great sea wave produced by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption'. A megatsunami is the superlative of this awesome expression of power that nature can create, and has catastrophic consequences. When Carl Wittrock completed this composition not many such big earth movements had occurred, but since then we have become all too familiar with the disastrous consequences which a tsunami may have. On the 26th of December 2004 a heavy seaquake took place near the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Tidal waves 10 meters in height ravaged the coastal regions of many countries for miles around. The tsunami took the lives of thousands of people and destroyed many villages and towns. There are more areas which run the risk of being struck by a tsunami, such as the island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands. This island is based on oceanic crust at a fracture zone and as such is one of nature's time bombs. The consequences of a natural calamity like a megatsunami are immense. In the case of La Palma, the tidal wave will move in the direction of South America, where it may reach 50 km inland, destroying everything on its way. In his composition Wittrock describes an ordinary day which will have an unexpected ending. Right from the beginning there seems to be something in the air, the music creating an oppressive atmosphere of impending disaster. Themes are interrupted, broken off suddenly, followed by silence, suggesting the calm before the storm. Suddenly a short climax (glissandi in the trombone part) indicates the seaquake, and the megatsunami is a fact. Hereafter follows a turbulent passage symbolising the huge rolling waves. After nature's force has spent itself, resignation sets in and the composition ends with a majestic ode to nature. 10:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.52
Three Ring Circus
This sparkling march from the pen of Len Orcino brings all the thrilling sights, sounds and scents of the wonderful world of the circus. Modest technical demands make this bright march well within reach of developing young bands. Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, to the "Three Ring Circus!"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.95Trombo Mambo - Mike Story
The sales of cold cream will soar! (Or do trombone players have a more trendy slide lubricant?!) In any case, you'll want those slides moving for this spectacular sonic experience. Those glissin' right arms will be great fun to watch, and if they can't reach 'sixth,' don't sweat it -- no one will know. Trombontastic! (1:22)
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£50.50Before Nightfall - Brian Bankston
A smooth and flowing, lyrical work well within the reach of your young musicians, "Before Nightfall" by Brian Bankston serves as a great teaching tool for legato style. In addition, it serves as a work to reinforce dynamic shaping and section independence. Start rehearsing "Before Nightfall" and watch your band become more expressive each day.Original Item#: RWS-2020-00
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£79.50In Stillness - Kenley Kristofferson
by Kenley Kristofferson reaches for that which is greater than ourselves. It may be one god or many gods, or it may be greatness of the past or future, but it is the light that is just beyond our mortal reach. This piece starts slowly and grows in intensity over time until the glorious climax, after which it relaxes in tone and volume before reaching a short final section of quiet tension. This ends with warm tonic chord, signifying the light that greets all of us at the end.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£45.95Oceanic Forces - Aric Branchfield
The forces of nature that come into play over the oceans of the earth are both awe-inspiring and fear-inducing. Yet, they remain oddly benevolent. Thus it is with this forceful work: it sounds difficult, but isn't. It is totally diatonic (three flats concert key) with conservative ranges and nothing out of reach for a first-year player.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£37.95Bach March and Musette - Johann Sebastian Bach / arr. Mark Williams
These two pieces from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach have been a favorite of keyboard players for centuries. This skillful arrangement finally brings these great classics well within the reach of the developing young band. Correlated with , page 23, this two-movement work can serve as a vehicle for introducing your band to an important period of music history. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£79.50Alpha and Omega - Paul Yoder
Throughout "Alpha and Omega" the broad humor and kaleidescopic scoring of Paul Yoder is evident. Beginnings and endings of no fewer than seventeen widely-known band works blend into a distinctive instrumental frolic. And wait until you reach the "Omega"!
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£60.50The Light Shines in the Darkness - Barry Milner
A lighthouse stands upon a shoreline to be a beacon for all ships coming into a harbor. This beacon guides ships to safety that otherwise might have been destroyed by the rocks of the shoreline. This beacon also serves as a hope to those ships that are lost at sea. The light also refers to wisdom, compassion, and love. John 1:5 of the bible states that, "The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it" (NIV). The light in this passage refers to Jesus who was trying to reach out to a world that did not understand and was looking for hope. "The piece is a good choice to teach lyrical playing and intonation in sustained chords." -
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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