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£59.00March of the Three Wise Men of the East - Franz Liszt
This piece is taken from Franz Listz's Christmas Tree Suite, a composition originally written for piano and based on traditional Christmas carols. Here, the mysterious march based on Adeste Fideles is arranged for modern concert band. Keeping as many of the original articulations and expressive moments as possible, this piece offers musicians the valuable performance skills of listening and balance while also introducing music from an important composer.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£71.00Beyond!
Beyond was written to celebrate America's exploration of space, culminating with the historic moon landing of Apollo 11 in July, 1969. The music moves through the exciting events: a sunrise awakening, the victorious emotion of the successful landing, the spreading news, trepidation at the challenges returning to earth, and the ultimate relief and joy at the safe splashdown of the NASA astronauts. Intended to ignite the imagination, this piece encourages players to tell a story with their instrument and wonder what else may lie ahead in the future, Beyond?
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£87.00Farallones
Farallones is inspired by the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS) off the Northern California coast. Farallones (Spanish for "cliffs") are a set of islands sometimes referred to as The Devil's Teeth by mariners - citing the many dangerous underwater shoals and shipwrecks. The opening section in 7/4 depicts the rugged environment around the islands. Descending scalar motifs and trills emphasize the fluidity of the seascape. The 12/8 section is a development depicting the resilience and dangerous beauty of the area.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£46.00Honor Bound
Honor Bound is to be obligated by one's own code of conduct to do what is ethically right. This is often referenced in the military, but applies equally to our everyday conduct. This traditional military style march represents the dignity and worth of the individual. This is accomplished by featuring all sections at some point: a percussion introduction and interlude, trumpet fanfare, low brass melody, and woodwind lead. The notated dynamics are essential for musical contrast and the tempo can be adjusted according to student skill levels. Perfect to teach march form, this composition is also suitable for patriotic celebrations or as a last-minute selection for more advanced bands.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£59.00A Walk in the Park
A Walk in the Park for Walter was composed for Avenllaneda's John F. Kennedy High School Band. This composition features dynamic brass, sustained chords, sweeping & energetic woodwind lines, and a recurring 3-note motif, in addition the the intuitive musical phrasing for which Strommen is known. The vibrant fast sections are contrasted by a waltz in the middle of the piece, which is then followed by a wonderfully bold ending.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£51.00By Lantern's Light
This medley of traditional folk songs songs uses Clair Fairchild's "Twelve Persian Folk Songs" as its basis. Fairchild took care to preserve their original authenticity by limiting all western harmony and as a result, performers will be required to replicate the songlike phrasing of the lines, rhythmic integrity and the style of the accompaniment. Essential to performance of this composition is helping performers understand that many inflections exist beyond what is written on the page. Musical challenges abound in this well-crafted folk song based composition.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£51.00The Raider's Last Crusade
This fast-paced concert and contest opener features dynamic wind lines, long melodic phrases and interesting harmonic and melodic twists. The development of dotted quarter note and eighth note patterns and the ability to play long crescendos, essential for musicians, is an inherent part of this composition's structure. In one tempo throughout, this composition will entertain both performers and audiences.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£51.00Break Through
Break Through is a musical representation of one's struggle to pass through a barrier or move beyond an obstacle, either a literal breakthrough or a metaphorical achievement. The composition centers around the key of G minor to achieve a sense of dark, resonant emotion. The percussion is the heartbeat and pulse for the introduction of the piece, while the bass drum and gong rolls create a lugubrious timbre. Melodies and counter-melodies weave in and out of the musical texture. A struggle ensues leading up to the climax, following which there is a resolution to the relative major key of B-flat. Finally, there is a transition to a recapitulation of the opening theme, moving towards a contemplative ending in G minor.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£46.00Santa's Majesty
Santa's Majesty was inspired by the promise and grandeur presented by Santa Claus, a figure in whom many people place their faith, hoping, in turn, for good to come to those surrounding them. The intention of this work is to capture the majesty surrounding the beloved Saint Nicholas. The entire piece should be felt in two even though it is marked as being in common time. A perfect selection for holiday concerts!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£51.00Boundless Hope
Starting with a mallet percussion ostinato, this contemporary ballad for developing bands would also work well as a reflective selection for more advanced ensembles or as a contrasting selection in concert or contest. Written to represent thoughts, feelings and emotions during one's life, the composition is based on the Lydian mode, which naturally gives a sense of positivity, hopefulness, inspiration, and heavenly colors. Use this to introduce the study of modes, develop lyrical playing skills and as inspiration for all performers and listeners.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days