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£375.00Facade - An Entertainment, Suite from (Concert Band with Optional Narrator - Score and Parts) - Walton, William - Noble, Paul
This Suite from Facade - An Entertainment, composed by William Walton, with poems by Dame Edith Sitwell, presents for the first time a grouping of movements selected and arranged by Paul Noble for Concert Band and optional Reciter. The original composition was written between 1921 and 1928, containing forty-three numbers. They had their origin in a new style of poetry that Edith Sitwell evolved in the early 1920s, poems that her brother Osbert later described as 'experiments in obtaining through the medium of words the rhythm and dance measures such as waltzes, polkas, foxtrots... Some of the resulting poems were sad and serious... Others were mocking and gay... All possessed a quite extraordinary and haunting fascination.' Possibly influenced by the dance references in some of the numbers, Osbert declared that the poems might be further enhanced if spoken to a musical accompaniment. The obvious choice of composer was the young man who lived and worked in an attic room of the Sitwell brothers' house in Carlyle Square W[illiam] T[urner] Walton, as he then styled himself. The now historic first performance of the Facade Entertainment took place in an L-shaped first-floor drawing-room on January 24, 1922. Accompaniments to sixteen poems and two short musical numbers were performed by an ensemble of five players. The performers were obscured from the audience by a decorated front curtain, through which a megaphone protruded for Edith to declaim her poems. This was, as she put it, 'to deprive the work of any personal quality'. The first public performance of Facade was given at the Aeolian Hall on June 12, 1923. By now, fourteen poems had been set, others revised or rejected, and an alto saxophone added to the ensemble. The occasion gave rise to widespread publicity, both pro and contra, and the name of the twenty-one year old W. T. Walton was truly launched. In the ensuing years the Facade has gone through revisions and additions, with full orchestral arrangements of selected movements being made without the Reciter. Former Band Director Robert O'Brien arranged some movements for band, again without Reciter, which are now out of print. So this 'history making' addition is the first opportunity for Concert Bands to present some movements of Facade with poems as originally intended. The luxury of electronic amplification allows the full ensemble to perform without necessarily overshadowing the Reciter. And the arrangements are written with considerable doubling so that the ensemble may play in full, or reduced in size as may be desired for proper balance. And, though not encouraged, the arrangements are written so that the band can perform the music without the Reciter. Program notes are adapted in part from those written by David Lloyd-Jones and published by Oxford University Press in the Study Score of William Walton's Facade Entertainments.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£73.50The Last Rose of Summer (from The Irish Suite) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Anderson, Leroy - Wagner, Douglas E.
The fifth movement of Leroy Anderson's The Irish Suite, "The Last Rose of Summer," has never been transcribed for concert band. Skilfully scored by Douglas Wagner in Anderson's charismatic characteristic style, this work features an emotional alto saxophone solo in place of the orchestra version's violin solo. This dramatic work is performable as a stand-alone work or in tandem with the rest of the movements.All movements are now available:The Irish WasherwomanThe Minstrel BoyThe Rakes of MallowThe Wearing of the GreenThe Last Rose of SummerThe Girl I Left BehindDuration: 3.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Waltz No.2 (from Suite for Variety Stage Orchestra) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shostakovich, Dmitri - Curnow, James
Originally scored for symphony orchestra, this suite is notable for the addition of saxophone, accordion and guitar. The appealing second waltz is in a light classical style and is wonderfully adapted for young concert bands in this arrangement by James Curnow.Duration: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£73.50The Minstrel Boy (from The Irish Suite) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Anderson, Leroy
The second movement of The Irish Suite from the creative genius of the legendary Leroy Anderson has been re-engraved now with a full score. This more stately movement contrasts stylistically with the others. All movements are now available:I The Irish WasherwomanII The Minstrel BoyIII The Rakes of MallowIV The Wearing of the GreenV The Last Rose of SummerVI The Girl I Left Behind
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Airs of the Court (from Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No.3) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Respighi, Ottorino - Longfield, Robert
From his famous Ancient Airs and Dances, 20th-century composer Ottorino Respighi used distinctive melodies from Renaissance composer Jean-Baptiste Besard in this second movement of the third suite. This marvellous adaptation for band retains the authenticity of the original in an attractive yet very playable and unique setting.Duration: 6:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£144.99Memorial Suite in C minor (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
A Centenary Tribute to Holst's First Suite in Eb. Duration: 10.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.95The Rakes of Mallow (from The Irish Suite) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Anderson, Leroy
This Leroy Anderson classic work typifies his musical genius. Freshly engraved with a full score for the first time, Anderson's own arrangement of the third movement from his Irish Suite is full of excitement and energy. Performable as a stand-alone work, or in tandem with the rest of the movements.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£80.95The Wearing of the Green (from The Irish Suite) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Anderson, Leroy - Wagner, Douglas E.
The fourth movement of Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite, which was drawn from familiar Irish folk tunes when created in 1947, The Wearing of the Green was never before transcribed for concert band has been skillfully scored by Douglas Wagner in Anderson's charismatic characteristic style. Fresh and exciting, this rendition is sure to please. Performable as a stand-alone work, or in tandem with the rest of the movements.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95The Buffalo Suite (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Warren, Harry - Cook, Paul
Everything Buffalo! This one's got something for everyone. Scored in mini-suite format, the three movements include a straight-forward presentation of "Buffalo Gals" followed by an assignable solo with accompaniment in "Home on the Range." The suite draws to a cheery conclusion with a swing-style setting of "Shuffle Off to Buffalo." A tremendous choice for both teaching and performance. Duration: 4.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.95Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Suite from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, John - Ford, Ralph
John Williams' film scoring at its best! Here is Ralph Ford's Suite from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Based on the end credits, the medley includes "Call of the Crystal," "Irina's Theme," "The Adventures of Mutt" and the classic theme, "Raiders March." A tremendous film score and a powerful arrangement sure to capture the excitement from the storyline and bring it right into your performance.Duration: 6.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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