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£66.95Three Susato Dances from - Tylman Susato [Tielman Susato] / arr. David Marlatt
These dances were taken from a much larger suite originally for just four recorders. Style is everything with these short pieces---brilliant fortes are contrasted with smooth lyrical playing. The ensemble must work together to match articulations, dynamics, and style. All the instrument families get a chance to shine and this could also be used as an educational piece to study the Renaissance era and its music.
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£45.95Triumphant March - François-Olivier Fortin
This uplifting march by Franois-Olivier Fortin is a great piece to help build strong connections between beginner musicians and, come concert time, to celebrate the creation of the ensemble. All sections get to shine and get into the joy of playing music in .
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£37.95Russian Sailors' Dance - Reinhold Glière / arr. John Kinyon
A marcato opening announces this dramatic Russian theme. An active percussion part, tempo changes, and syncopated rhythms make this easy work an interesting challenge for young beginners. Each section of the band has a turn to shine while the arrangement builds to a dramatic 'accelerando poco a poco' closing. (Grade 1)
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£45.95Trumpets Up Front - John O'Reilly
Put those beginning trumpet players right out in front of your band and let them shine in this very easy original work that only uses six pitches (B-flat to G) and very basic repeated pitch eighth note patterns. Scored with only one trumpet and clarinet part, this bright feature will work well on that very first mid-winter concert. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£41.50March Saranac - John O'Reilly
Second year bands will really shine playing this upbeat exciting march named after Saranac Lake in upstate New York's Adirondack Mountains. Both the harmonic and natural forms of C minor are presented along with an E-flat major trio section. Dotted eighth and sixteenth rhythms are effectively combined with simple syncopations to create a march that will be the hit of your next concert. Correlated with , page 23.
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£45.95In Memoriam Kristina - Bruce Yurko
With substantial opportunity for mallet percussion to shine, this sombre and moving tribute is beautiful. It provides a great opportunity for bands to develop musical nuance and balance. Some pyramiding brass effects lead to an emotional, hymn-like statement and a quiet, reflective conclusion.
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£53.95Plymouth Trilogy - Anthony Iannaccone
In three movements (each tending more towards light rather than ponderous), this is an immensely accessible work that would be appropriate for bands of moderately advanced skills. From a 6/8 march-feel opening, to a reflective middle movement that ends as a pianissimo chorale, to a lively ending rag, this is a great work. Transparent scoring allows players to shine in small groupings and the surrounding ensemble passages sparkle with life and energy.
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£48.95Carolina Tribute - Steve Hodges
Two contrasting movements provide ample opportunity for each section to shine in this tasteful work by Steve Hodges. The sensitive first movement features optional solos by the saxophone and clarinet. Following a soaring presentation by the full band, the soloist entwine in a duet to end the movement in a peaceful, reverent manner. The second movement begins with a strong bass introduction before settling into a vibrant, "alla breve" march. is ideally suited for the developing young band. A real winner!
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£37.95Holiday for Basses
They're big, they're bad . . . they're the basses! Finally, a piece which lets your bass section shine! With quarter, half and whole notes only, this is a perfect selection for your first holiday concert! Features "Jingle Bells", "The Dreydl Song," and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas". Correlated with , page 14.
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£37.95Latinesque - Bruce Preuninger
Here is a work for young players with an energetic feel from beginning to end. A catchy tutti ensemble riff ties each musical section together and the percussion shine as they provide a simple but effective "latinesque" feel. Performers and audience alike will find it hard to resist the upbeat mood conveyed by this delightful piece. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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