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£45.00An Angelic Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Rowe, Howard
A delightful medley of three "Angel" carols that builds to an exciting finish topped by an optional descant trumpet (only goes up to a written G). Carols included are "Angels We Have Heard On High", "Hark The Herald Angels Sing", and "Angels From The Realms of Glory". Features a beautiful brass chorale and since it is well cued, it can be performed successfully even with small bands. Very impressive sound that will be a highlight of any holiday performance!Duration: 3.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£421.99The Book of Urizen (Movements I: The Vision and II: The Creation) (Soprano, Narrator and Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
The Book of Urizen is a work for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of religious expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the same name (which the poet illustrated himself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827), who occupies a unique position in western literature and the visual arts. He was not just a poet and a writer, but he was also a graphic artist, a painter, an illustrator, a spiritualist, a religious visionary, and a mystic philosopher. For the performance of this work, a professional sound system, including two microphones and a CD player, is needed. The three sound collages are three separate tracks on the enclosed CD and can be played easily at the right moment.The Book of Urizen bears resemblance to Genesis and Exodus, of which the contents form the basis of the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faith. Blake adhered to the principle that all religions are in fact one, and that deities reside in human beings. In The Book of Urizen this is represented in "The Net of Religion," which is spanned over the earth by Urizen. The sound collages, compiled by Jacob de Haan in the studio, find their origin in Jerusalem, the Holy City, where the afore-mentioned faiths come together.In the first movement of this composition, The Vision, Urizen prepares his vision of the world, and he presents this to the "Eternals." His vision is rejected, and Urizen locks himself up in his own abstract world. When he does emerge again, he is confronted with rage by the gathered Eternals. Urizen flees the wrath of the Eternals, "the flames of eternal fury," and enwombs himself in his own world. When the Eternals see Urizen in his "stony sleep," they wonder if this is death. The blacksmith Los is torn by grief because of the isolation of Urizen. It brings him to rouse his fires, prepare his forge, and to give Urizen's world concrete form.In the second movement, The Creation, Urizen's world, but also man, woman, and child are created. Los is horrified with the appearance of Urizen's body. He mourns and pities Urizen, and from his blood a female form comes into being, with the name Enitharmon. The Eternals, fearful of the female form, decide to erect a tent to obstruct their view to eternity. Enitharmon and Los beget a son, called Orc. Los baptizes him as a child of the "fallen world." Orc is fed at Enitharmon's breast, which makes a girdle of jealousy restrict Los' chest. He takes the child to the top of the mountain and chains him down. The cries of Orc awaken Urizen, who explores his world creating instruments of scientific measurement to do so. Los encircles the face of Enitharmon from the sight of Urizen and Orc. She then populates the earth by giving birth to an enormous race.The Web, the third movement of The Book of Urizen, is available in a separate set.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99Grease, Selections from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Casey & Jacobs - Ricketts, Ted
From the hit Broadway musical that helped immortalise the rock 'n' roll sounds of the '50s, here is an energy-packed medley scored for symphonic band that includes We Go Together, Summer Nights, Hand Jive, Beauty School Dropout, and of course Greased Lightning. Sure to bring down the house!Duration: 6:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95Trumpets Up Front (Trumpet Section Feature with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - O'Reilly, John
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. Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.95Mystic Journey (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert
Mystic Journey features a dark and ominous opening that leads to a very rhythmic and jungle-like dance. The scoring brings out wonderful colors that even young bands can express. The initial theme reappears before the dance rhythms once again take over, concluding the piece with a burst of energy. Duration: 2.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.95Nemesis (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Fagan, Gary
The dictionary defines the word nemesis as: 1. goddess of divine retribution; 2. one that inflicts retribution or vengeance; 3. a formidable and usually victorious rival. This piece was written to convey the sense of the definition. Although the piece begins serenely, it soon ventures into a driving storm of contemporary rhythms and harmonies that continues until the end of the piece. A feeling of conflict between formidable musical forces permeates the piece; creating an exciting new work for young bands. Duration: 4.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£256.99Clarinet Concerto (Clarinet Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
Clarinet soloist Linda Merrick is a long-time friend of the composer Philip Sparke and is married to fellow composer, Martin Ellerby. As part of a dynamic and forward-looking PhD thesis on works for clarinet and concert band, Linda has researched the existing repertoire in addition to commissioning several new concerti from leading British composers, including Martin Ellerby and Nigel Clarke.The original concept was for a suite of short movements, each with its own character, but by the time the first movement was complete, it was clear that a conventional three-movement format was going to work out better.The opening movement contains much syncopation and is almost rag-like in style. The slower second movement explores initially the chalumeau register of the clarinet in a theme that is later taken up by the band whilst the soloist weaves a filigree descant. This leads straight into the third movement, which is almost bee-bop in style and shows off the jazzier side of the clarinet.Duration: 14.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£168.50The Four Noble Truths (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip
The Four Noble Truths are the most basic expression of the teaching of Buddha and therefore still form the guidelines for Buddhists to this day. The four truths are Dukkha, which describes times of major stress in our lives - birth, ageing, desire and death; Samudaya which describes those parts of our life that induce stress, feeling, craving, desire; Nirodha which tells us how to eliminate those aspects of our lives which induce stress and Magga which describes the eight disciplines which can help us eliminate the origins of stress from our lives. It can be seen from these over-simplified definitions, that the Four Noble Truths fall into two pairs, the first two describing the origins of stress and the second two describing how we can reduce stress. To reflect this, the four movements of this work are also combined into two pairs - two quick movements and two slow movements. A fascinating work from this great English composer.Duration: 14:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99A Thousand Hills Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Claude T.
Containing the unique vitality and freshness that have made Claude T. Smith one of the country's most respected writers, this overture is constructed to work perfectly with less experienced bands. Here is the ideal piece for that first contest or festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Lament and Jubilation (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ricketts, Ted
Written in two main sections, this work opens with a lament featuring a melodic woodwind melody in a slow minor setting. The fast jubilation that follows includes a driving and rhythmic theme that is traded between the brass and woodwind sections. Expertly scored for younger ensembles, this will be easy to learn and exciting to perform. Duration: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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