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  • £84.99

    A Copland Portrait - David Conte

    Originally commissioned by maestro Neal Gittleman, A Copland Portrait was premiered by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in January 2000. In March of 2015, First Lieutenant Ryan Nowlin's transcription of this work for band was premiered by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel Jason Fettig. ECS Publishing is proud to offer both the band and the orchestra version. Conte on the creation of this overture: "I set out quite consciously to evoke various aspects of Copland's work by combining and recombining them within the terms of my own musical personality. For example, the first theme of A Copland Portrait combines the character of a theme from The Red Pony with the rhythmic texture of the scherzo of the Third Symphony. While composing the piece I was conscious of drawing inspiration from many of Copland's works; a melodic shape here, a harmonic gesture there, until I arrived at something that felt fresh and new to me. A Copland Portrait is cast in a traditional Sonata-Allegro form. After a vigorous, syncopated orchestral tutti, the first theme is announced in the solo oboe, accompanied by a steady eighth-note ostinato. Playful interjections are stated in the flute and bassoon. The syncopated tutti returns; the first theme is stated again, this time in the low winds. This theme builds to a colorful climax, leading into a more dissonant transition section, which gradually slows and gives way to a lilting, more lyrical second theme in the clarinet. After some modest development of the second theme, a more plaintive theme stated in the muted trumpet brings the exposition to a close. A scherzando development section follows; the first four notes of the first theme are inverted and subjected to various contrapuntal treatments. This development section ends with a return of the opening syncopated motive, leading into a recapitulation of the first theme, this time in canon, and the second theme and closing theme, broadly sung. A brilliant toccata-style coda brings A Copland Portrait to a brisk conclusion."

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  • £93.50

    Yuletide Flourish - R. Alan Carter

    As the title suggests, Yuletide Flourish is a whirlwind of well-known carols. Fanfares and soaring melodies propel this work to its climactic rendition of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 "Ode to Joy".

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  • £60.00

    Pre-Goodman Rag. Wind band - Malcolm Arnold

    Malcolm Arnold's 'Clarinet Concerto No. 2, Op. 115', was dedicated to Benny Goodman, and first performed by him as part of the 'Red Rocks Music Festival' with the Denver Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brian Priestman on 17 August1974. The third movement, known affectionately as 'The Pre-Goodman Rag', is an outrageous ragtime parody with a hauntingly wistful middle section. The work has now been made more widely available in this transcription for windband. This version conmtains full score and parts.

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  • £355.99

    El Ingenioso Hidalgo - Ferrer Ferran

    El Ingenioso Hidalgo closes Ferrer Ferran's trilogy of compositionswith the theme of Don Quixote. This highly melodic and rhythmicgrand symphony reflects three episodes from the book Don Quixote.It tells a tale of chivalry, romance, madness and adventure, and willadd a touch of classic Spanish adventure to any concert.

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  • £51.95

    Jingle Bells March - Kenneth P. Soper

    Jingle Bells March was composed for the Atlantic Wind Symphony to be performed at their annual December holiday concert. It was designed to be played by ensembles ranging from advanced junior high through college levels. The compositional nature of this piece allows for a versatility it placing in anywhere within the program or as an encore. A delightfully spirited march, perfect for any holiday concert! Guaranteed to charm your audience this holiday season!

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  • £116.40

    Sinfonie Concertante - Gerard Boedijn

    The famous pioneer of original Dutch wind music realised in the early fifties that the wind band had no classical repertoire at all.He thought this shortage should be completed with original compositions instead of transcriptions and arrangements. This little symphony was an immediate success and still belongs to the repertoire of many bands. We thought it was high time to publish a new edition with a full score.

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  • £286.40

    Symphonie Pour Orchestre D'Harmonie - Ida Gotkovsky

    This Symphony in two parts is an early work from the celebrated composer Ida Gotkovsky. Attracted by composition from her earliest years, Ida Gotkovsky entered the Conservatoire Nationale Superieur de Musique de Paris. After passing some years in these classes in the rue de Madrid, she was awarded all the leading prizes for writing and composition. She also gained many international awards including the Prix Blumenthal and the Prix de l'Institut de France. This artist is situated in the French School which, in her view, is the ideal synthesis of the Art of Music. Chamber music, symphonic music, lyrical music, ballet music. All are widely represented among her works. Numerous State commissions have been awarded to her, including an Opera 'Le reve de Makar' for which she wrote the libretto herself. This work was crowned with the Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris. At the age of 32 she wrote this impressive and beautiful masterpiece in the style of Ravel.

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  • £159.60

    Mini Symphonie - Serge Lancen

    This Mini Symphony in three movements (moderato - andantino - allegro) has been commissioned by the Swiss wind band happening 'Festliche Musiktage Uster' in 1967. It was premiered at Uster (Switzerland) on 26 October 1968 by the above mentioned 'Banda Primitiva de Lliria' (Spain). This witty composition was the very first wind band composition which Serge Lancen orchestrated himself, after he had had his first four wind band pieces orchestrated by Dsir Dondeyne. Anyhow, the result is remarkable.

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  • £116.40

    Rapsodie sur des Themes Normands - Serge Lancen

    The Paris born composer and pianist Serge Lancen (1922-2005) studied the piano with Marguerite Long and composition with Tony Aubin at the conservatory of his native town and was awarded a Prix de Rome. Lancen composed symphonic music, choral works, ballet music and several concertos.In 1960 he met his ancient study friend Dsir Dondeyne, conductor of the Paris Metropolitan Police Band, who incited him to write for symphonic band. Lancen wrote an impressive series of wind band works that earned him an international reputation. Among his most successful compositions are Manhattan Symphony (1962) an Cape Kennedy (1970), but we should not forget that Lancen also wrote several fine works for symphonic bands of average level. So he did in 1976 by writing two rhapsodies based respectively on Breton and Normandy themes. The Rhapsody on Themes from Normandy was recorded in 1977 on a long playing record by the French National Police Band conducted by Pierre Bigot alongside with Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Hymne la Musique and Rapsodie sur des Thmes Breton. Rhapsody on Themes from Normandy is a piece that is characterized by an original orchestration and fluent melodic lines, two main characters of Lancen's music.

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    Geschwind Marsch by Beethoven - Paul Hindemith

    Paul Hindemith received his musical education from his ninth year and in 1909 he began his studies of composition and violin in Frankfurt. At twenty he becane concertmaster of the local opera orchestra. Apart from that he was member of various chambermusic endembles.Hindemith has always been sympathetic towards the amateur-musician. He wrote a couple of works for windband. In 1946 he wrote "Symphonia Serena". From this symphony Mr. Juan Vte Mas Quiles arranged the "Geschwindmars" for windband

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