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£64.95
PURCELL VARIANTS (Advanced Concert Band) - Meechan, Peter
Purcell Variants is based on Purcell's Queen Mary's Funeral Music, which consists of four canzonas, two elegies and an anthem. The first movement begins by sounding some of Purcell's original music in the trombones and horns, underpinned by a timpani roll with the woodwind articulating the beginnings and endings of the phrases. This leads into a cadenza for trumpet and alto saxophone before the movement heads in different directions, leading us to its mysterious end, where the original music is sounded this time in the 'stabs' of the clarinets and alto saxophone. Originally composed for the funeral of Queen Mary in 1695, Purcell's original funeral music was used later that same year for Purcell's own funeral - he died aged only 34. The second movement is an elegy, inspired by this story. After an introduction (a disjointed last post), the main melody of the movement is introduced by the solo euphonium, with other solo roles for flute, oboe and alto saxophone. This is then taken over by the trumpets who lead us into the middle section of the movement. This is a quasi funeral march, inspired by the image of Purcell's coffin being taken to its final resting point. The main melody returns in the flute, oboe and alto saxophone, this time more elaborated. The movement ends with a snare drum fading away - perhaps a metaphor. The Finale is a fast and furious movement combining thematic material from the two previous movements with new rhythmical ideas. This takes us through to the final passage - the triumphant return of Purcell's original theme. Duration: 13.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99The Old Grumbly Bear
For solo bassoon, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, euphonium, or tuba with band accompaniment.From the Barnhouse "Spotlight" series. This delightful novelty solo includes parts for solo bassoon, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, euphonium BC and TC, and Tuba. An ideal solo to showcase your star performer's musical abilities in a humorous and fun way. The accompaniment is not difficult, and requires a minimum of rehearsal. An excellent choice for adding variety to your concert in featuring a soloist on a non-typical solo instrument. Great fun!!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.35The Old Grumbly Bear - Fucik, Julius
For solo bassoon, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, euphonium, or tuba with band accompaniment.From the Barnhouse "Spotlight" series. This delightful novelty solo includes parts for solo bassoon, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, euphonium BC and TC, and Tuba. An ideal solo to showcase your star performer's musical abilities in a humorous and fun way. The accompaniment is not difficult, and requires a minimum of rehearsal. An excellent choice for adding variety to your concert in featuring a soloist on a non-typical solo instrument. Great fun!!
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£184.99
Rubicon - Bert Appermont
The Rubicon is a river in Northern Italy which Julius Caesar crossed with his army in 49 BC in defiance of the leaders of Rome, who feared his power. A civil war against rival Pompey ensued, which culminated in Caesar seizing power as the absoluteruler of Rome. The phrase "crossing the Rubicon" therefore refers to any person committing himself irrevocably to a risky, decisive and irrevocable of course of action.The work consists of three parts that deal with this important moment in history.Part 1 (Meditation) symbolises Caesars request to the Gods to assist him in his difficult choice. In a slow introduction we hear the melancholy and beseeching sounds of the duduk (alternatively, this part can be played by a soprano saxophone)and of the soprano solo singer over the bourdon accompaniment. The soprano solo singer then sings "dona tibi pacem" (give him rest) in a melodious and probing theme.In Part 2 (Battle of Pharsalus) trumpets and trombones resound alternately ina stately Roman fanfare, producing a stereophonic effect. This develops into a martial theme in which Caesars impressive army goes to battle against the army of rival Pompey. While the theme of Caesars army fades away, Pompeys theme emerges as anaive dance in six-eight time. His army is definitely in the majority and it believes it can easily defeat the enemy. Suddenly trumpets and trombones clash on two sides of the orchestra: Caesars army advances and attacks. A fierce battle ensues inwhich the two themes are played alternately as well as simultaneously. Thanks to his shrewd battle tactics, Caesar manages to win this legendary battle after all: his theme resounds ever louder in trumpets and horns until everything dies out andchanges into a kind of reconciliation between the soldiers of the two armies. The melancholy "dona tibi pacem" from part 1 now serves as a reconciliation theme.Caesar is now the sole ruler of the New Roman Empire, which would be destined to leave itsmark on our Western civilisation to this day. The third part is a sparkling succession of dance music (Dance) with many Greek and Roman elements in which Caesars victory is praised and celebrated. It is common knowledge that the culture(arts, gods, etc.) of the Romans drew heavily on Greek culture. I have therefore used an authentic Greek theme (the Seikolos song) several times in this part (bar 17 in the euphonium, bar 60 in the base section, bar 68 in the sopranosaxophone) to suggest the music of that era and to evoke the right atmosphere. After a gradual increase in tempo in the entire orchestra, the opening melody gloriously resounds once more, surrounded by virtuoso dance music. The work ends withbombastic brass fanfares in which Caesars theme triumphs once more.NOTE FOR THE CONDUCTOR:The Armenian duduk and the monochord that are used in the introduction give a special tone to the music, but could be substituted (soprano saxophone instead ofthe duduk) or left out (monochord). The soprano solo is also doubled within the orchestra and could therefore also be left out if necessary, although it does provide the work with an extra dimension. The male voices in the introduction and the finalecould possibly be replaced with a synthesizer with choral setting.As a visual and acoustic element in part 2, the trumpets, the e-flat cornet, the small drum and trombones can be stood up and placed at two sides of the orchestra (bar 80).Seen fromthe point of view of the conductor, put the trumpets, the e-flat cornet and the small drum in the left section and the trombones in the right section of the orchestra. This also helps to create a visual contrast between the two themes of the secondpart. The players can be seated again at bar 97 or bar 121. The soprano soloist can be placed in or in front of the orchestra, depending on what gives the best result. For the conclusion of the work the soprano solo can be sung from afar (from thewings) to create additional atmosphere.This work was composed especially for the "St Joseph" brass band from Pey/Echt (Belgium) with conductor Mark Prils.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.00La Tourterelle - Eugène Damare
A delightful polka from the "Golden Age" era which features the piccolo in all its glory. This arrangement by Louis W. Lewis will delight any audience and is a great way to introduce the smallest member of the flute family to the audience. Instrumentation: Solo D-flat (or C) Piccolo or Solo Cornet (Baritone), C Flute 1/2, Oboe 1/2, Bassoon, E-Flat Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2/3, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet 1, Cornet 2, Cornet 3/4, Horns 1/2, Horns 3/4, Trombone 1/2, Trombone 3/Bass Trombone, Baritone (T.C. and B.C.), Basses (Tuba), Percussion (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Triangle)
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£61.70LEncore For Flute, Clarinet and Concert Band - Victor Herbert
Instrumentation: Solo Flute, Solo Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoons, Horn 1, Horn 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Triangle, Cymbal
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£96.40La Flute De Pan - Jules Mouquet
This arrangement features a colorful, yet light accompaniment to this delightful flute solo. A great piece to feature your first chair flute player. The first movement is appropriate for bands of all ages, while the latter two movements are a most likely appropriate for high school groups and up. Instrumentation: Solo Flute, Flute 1/2, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet 1/2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1/2, Horn 1/2, Trombone, Euphonium (BC and TC), Tuba, Snare Drum/Bass Drum, Triangle/Suspended Cymbal, Bells
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£43.99Symphony No. 1 Theme - Sandy Feldstein
The Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 1 Theme is designed to give your best players an opportunity to play a solo with band accompaniment. This solo is the same one that appears on page 36, book 1 of The Yamaha Advantage for oboe, bassoon, alto clarinet, tenor saxophone and horn. This arrangement also includes solo parts for Flute, Clarinet and Alto Saxophone. This piece can also be performed by band alone.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£39.60
Symphony No.1 Theme (Concert Band - Score and Parts)
The Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 1 Theme is designed to give your best players an opportunity to play a solo with band accompaniment. This solo is the same one that appears on page 36, book 1 of The Yamaha Advantage for oboe, bassoon, alto clarinet, tenor saxophone and horn. This arrangement also includes solo parts for Flute, Clarinet and Alto Saxophone. This piece can also be performed by band alone.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£189.99Spotlights - Thomas Doss
Spotlights is a fantastic virtuoso piece for saxophone quartet (SATB) and concert band that was commissioned by the outstanding Austrian saxophone quartet Mobilis. It is an impressive and exceptionally spectacular piece in which every member of the saxophone family is featured. The most important ingredients of this solo work are virtuosity, rhythm and a good dollop of funk. It is a challenging, but rewarding piece for your saxophone soloists and yet very accessible to the audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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