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£104.50The Flame of Fortitude - Mark Lortz
In 1884, a locomotive tossed a spark that stated a fire that reduced the town of Milton, Pennsylvania to ashes. A majestic fanfare depicts the vibrant town with train whistles in the flutes, train bells in the chimes, whirling engines in the brass, and telegraphs in woodwinds and mallets. Growing dissonances depict the fierce firestorm that abruptly dissolves into a solemn oboe solo of the towns sadness, while paper bags and plastic water bottles represent the smoldering fire. The music then turns from sorrow to hope as small sections of the schools alma mater embed the message of hope and optimism before the rousing and triumphant coda.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50The Road to Castlemaine - Barry E. Kopetz
A collection of Australian folk songs that depict the sights and sounds of the beautiful landscape with an Aussie twist and tongue-in-cheek tuneful way. The first movement includes The Wonderful Crocodile and The Old Jig-Jog, folk songs full of energy and dance-like qualities. River Fraser provides the melodic content for the second movement, a slow and impassioned lament. The third movement uses three popular tunes that range in style from joyful dancing as in an Irish reel, to a poignant and haunting flavor, to a brave and dramatic march that dies away bit by bit prior to an explosive ending of energy and good humor.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50A Lasting Legacy - Gary P. Gilroy
A short and powerful percussion statement sets up a celebratory fanfare to open this vibrant salute to the career of an outstanding band director. Following the opening display is a stately ceremonial march-like section that recognizes that it is the teacher that is "graduating" this time. The reverent atmosphere continues with a more solemn and respectful mood before the opening returns for a grand finale and a brilliant display of musical fireworks.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50My Irish Hart (Band) - Gary P. Gilroy
This original work has a distinctive and appealing Celtic flavor that is unmistakable. It has all the lively flair and vigor of a thrilling Irish reel - it's hard to believe it didn't originate in the Emerald Isle! Optional string parts are available that can be performed with the band to make an absolutely spectacular presentation that will bring down the house.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Siege - Randall D. Standridge
A powerfully creative work that evokes all the danger and excitement of a grand and ferocious battle - at sea, on land, or even on some far-off planet. The end result is a creative concert work that uses both symphonic and cinematic language that will appeal to a broad range of players and audiences.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Seige - Randall D. Standridge
A powerfully creative work, expertly adapted from the original composition for smaller bands that evokes all the danger and excitement of a grand and ferocious battle - at sea, on land, or even on some far-off planet. The end result is a creative concert work that uses both symphonic and cinematic language that will appeal to a broad range of players and audiences.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Carrying You from "Laputa: Castle in the Sky" - Joe Hisaishi
New Sounds in Concert Band Series(NSB) for small band with 2-part choir Duration: approx.4'10" Arranged by Eiji Suzuki"Carrying You" was composed as a theme song to Castle in the Sky, an animated film produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, released in 1986. The composer for Castle in the Sky was originally not Joe Hisaishi, but the director Miyazaki strongly requested him. The director told Hisaishi his vision for the film, and based on the world he imagined, Hisaishi made a collection of music called the Image Album. The melody that later becomes the basis for "Carrying You" was born from this album. However, the director Miyazaki was not planning on including a theme song in this film. Isao Takahata, the producer, proposed including a song, for the audience to think over the film at the end. He wanted the audience to think, "While the protagonists sought for the treasure, they didn't obtain any treasure. What did they obtain instead?" They thought, if they are going to create a theme song, it should be something organically connected with the entire film. Takahata requested the director Miyazaki to write the lyrics for the theme song. And to Hisaishi, he gave instructions to create a melody for the theme song using an instrumental piece called "Pazu and Sheeta" from the image album mentioned above. Director Miyazaki handed a piece of memo with lyrics to Takahata. "Carrying You" we hear now is this lyrics with some changes, set to Hisaishi's music. The melody is used at the opening of the film as well as the scene where Laputa is destroyed, and the song is used for the ending. Performance Advice from Arranger Suzuki: This is an extremely simple arrangement that can be performed by lower grade bands and singers. Of course, it can be played without singers and chorus, but the contents of the lyrics are very tasty so if possible, we recommend that you perform using the voices. Depending on your resources, the voice parts can be done as all solo, all female chorus, and so on.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
Captive - Ed Kiefer
Captive is a sophisticated new piece that employs some modern compositional techniques to emulate the sound of electronic instruments with acoustic instruments. You would swear there is a synthesizer being played. The piece is based on the popular carol O Come, O Come Emmanuel, but it is not a holiday piece. This is a totally new composition for contest and festival performance that is different and refreshing and builds to an effective climax that impresses audiences.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.95
Anthracite Blaze - Joseph Compello
Inspired by George Inness' 1855 painting The Lackawanna Valley, Anthracite Blaze depicts the tragic early 20th century mine fires that destroyed many boomtowns in that area of Pennsylvania. This piece is bold and sets the mood with a seriousness that will hold the attention of your students and audiences. This piece sounds far more sophisticated than it is technically to play.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.95
Syncopated Senorita - Joseph Compello
From the composer that brought you the popular pieces Spanish Rose and Tango Marianna comes his latest Latin infused piece, Syncopated Senorita. This piece is great for teaching syncopated rhythms to developing bands in a fun way with an infectious Latin groove. Joe knows that music for this level should be educational, but fun too, so that they will want to practice. This is one of those pieces they will ask to play everyday!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days