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£42.50Wind Dances - Richard L. Saucedo
Focusing on a single syncopated pattern, Wind Dances is a terrific teaching piece that also has musical depth and merit. With an energetic drive throughout and active parts for all players, this will quickly become a favorite. Dur: 2:25
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99Spy Ring - Richard L. Saucedo
Under orders from General George Washington at the height of the Revolutionary War, a spy ring was organized for the purpose of providing critical information on the movement of British forces in the New York area. This dynamicwork for band hints at the sense of danger and intrigue at the heart of this operation. The opening strains are propelled by an underlying rhythmic layer with flashes of color from the winds and percussion. A reflective middlesection features soloistic passages with lush harmonies, and offers a calming mood before the fast tempo returns for the dynamic finish. Dur: c. 7:45 (MusicWorks)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Valley Montage and Celebration - Richard L. Saucedo
This work for advanced band was commissioned by the Tennessee Valley Winds to celebrate the group's 30th anniversary. The piece begins quietly with clarinet solo, then quickly moves to a celebratory section in 12/8 meter. The mainmelody is stated in many different voices as it steadily builds to a moment of controlled frenzy. A brief lyrical section features an expressive style and also a moment of glory for the entire woodwind choir. The work concludeswith a return to the vibrant and enthusiastic flavor of the opening. Powerful and impressive writing for mature groups! Dur: 5:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Heroes Near and Far - Richard L. Saucedo
Each of the five movements of this innovative work is designed to invoke a particular type of emotion associated with leadership. Courage is stately in nature and written in a marcato style. Vision is playful in character andfocuses on mixed meters as well as mixed emotions. The lyrical and sensitive Compassion is meant to stir the soul, while the contrasting Selflessness offers some of the most intense and demanding music of the set. The energeticfinal movement Heroes will bring to mind your own favorite superhero! Educator and speaker Scott Lang helped develop the concept for this unique work, and has made available supplemental curricula centered around leadership andcharacter development. This material is tied to the Common Core Standards relating to reading, writing, music, art, and critical thinking. Each movement and its accompanying curriculum can stand on its own, allowing the directorthe flexibility of using as much or as little as desired. A tremendous resource for today's teacher! Dur: 9:20 Accompanying curricula and materials available at www.scottlang.net
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Awakening Hills - Richard L. Saucedo
MusicWorks - Grade 3 Commissioned for the All Iowa Middle School Honor Band, here is an exuberant work that features dynamic ensemble passages, layering effects, and extensive percussion scoring. Richard's masterful development of repetitive rhythmic motives makes this sound more difficult than it really is. A contrasting middle section uses brief solos for alto sax and flute over a rich harmonic texture. A powerful statement for band. (5:10)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Whirlwind(s) - Richard L. Saucedo
Written as a follow up to Richard's popular composition Windsprints, this high-energy work takes the sonorities and technical possibilities of the wind band to new levels. Includes important passages for piano, woodwinds and brass. Exciting as an opener or encore! (2:40)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99Symphony No. 1 - Movement 1 - Richard L. Saucedo
Richard's first symphony for winds is a tour de force of orchestrational textures and rhythmic vitality. Movement 1 opens with a virtuosic display of solo statements followed by a layering of sounds and soaring melodies all leading to a dynamic finish. Dur: 4:00 (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Symphony No. 1 - Movement 2 - Richard L. Saucedo
Creative instrument combinations characterize this unique and appealing movement. Short solos for piano, string bass, alto sax, clarinet, flute, oboe, euphonium, trombone, trumpet and horn are featured along with fresh harmonies and pulsating ostinatos. Dur: 4:00 (Includes full performance CD)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Rhythm Danse - Richard L. Saucedo
Written entirely in 5/4, this captivating and rhythmically dynamic work explores a variety of moods and styles within this single meter. After the initial fanfare, the piece winds through creative textures and hypnotic patternsuntil reaching a glorious full ensemble climatic section. Providing interesting and important roles for every section (particularly percussion) this will be a joy to prepare and perform. Dur: 3:05 (Includes audio of fullperformance) Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changingpitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Brick Street Encounter - Richard L. Saucedo
Displaying a wide variety of colors and textures, here is an exceptional work for young bands. After a grandiose and majestic-sounding opening, the main section of the work is fueled by the percussion and features mixed meters and careful use of dissonance. A chorale-like middle section features woodwind colors and rich harmonies, then a percussion section feature leads to the energetic reprise and final strains. Dur: 4:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days