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£42.50Little Red in the Hood - Michael Sweeney
In the style of an overwrought melodrama, here is a descriptive soundtrack for the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. From an innocent walk in the woods, to a frightening encounter, and finally the heroic rescue, your audiencewill have no trouble following the story with this entertaining musical adventure. (Or you could have dramatically inclined faculty or students act it out!) Dur: 3:10
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99The Marbled Midnight Mile - Steven Bryant
The Marbled Midnight Mile is a companion to Bryant's earlier works Dusk and First Light - the three of them together forming a loosely-related night cycle. The title evokes an extended journey through the myriad wandering thoughts that occur in the solitude of night. The music makes only modest technical demands of the ensemble, but is a perfect vehicle to expand the band's musical maturity and sensitivity. Dur: 8:00 (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Discover the Wild - Kenneth Fuchs
Composed in the form of a three-part orchestral overture, this powerful work opens with the horn section stating the main theme, which is based on the interval of a perfect fourth. A beautiful and lyrical middle theme creates amesmerizing and calming effect before the opening theme and faster pace makes a return for the dramatic finish. Concisely scored with an intriguing variety of textures, this is an impressive work for contest or festival. Dur: 4:40(Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99The Seal Lullaby - Eric Whitacre
This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep.The piece was inspired by classic Rudyard Kipling: "Oh! Hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us, And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon, o'er the combers, looks downward to find us, At rest in the hollows that rustle between." Magical! (Grade 4)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Dance of the Spirits - Michael Sweeney
The Native American Cree tribe refer to the aurora borealis (or northern lights) as the dance of the spirits. Using a variety of unusual sounds and effects, quickly changing textures and surprises, Michael Sweeney has created amusical impression of this phenomenon's stunning beauty and unpredictable nature. An exciting and unique addition to the young band repertoire, this will be enjoyable to rehearse and perform. (Grade 2.5) Dur: c. 5:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99The Singing River - Johnnie Vinson
In the Shoals region of northwest Alabama, the Tennessee River is often referred to as "the singing river," a term originating with the Yuchi tribe of Native Americans. Commissioned by the Shoals Area Band DirectorsAssociation, Johnnie Vinson has created an effective work for band that focuses on the river's relationship to life in this area both past and present. A primary "river theme" is stated from which a series of variantscreates a fascinating and appealing musical tapestry. Dur: 5:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99A Guide along the Pathway - Richard L. Saucedo
This intense and emotional work was commissioned by the Indiana Music Educators Association and was premiered at the 2011 IMEA Convention with the composer conducting. Written as a gift to longtime friend of music education, Dr.Tim Lautzenheiser, the piece is basically lyrical in nature with beautiful lines and colors. A brief faster section, in the words of the composer, "describes that uncomfortable time when we are desperately trying to findourselves." The piece ends on a solemn yet reaffirming note, reminding us of the importance of guides and mentors along life's pathway. Dur: 5:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99The Brandenburg Gate (German March) - Johnnie Vinson
Heralded by a fanfare-like figure for trumpets in the first strain, here is an appealing German-style march solidly scored for young players. Low brass take the lead on the second strain, followed by a contrasting lyrical sectionfeaturing the woodwinds. The full ensemble brings us to a rousing finish in this terrific-sounding march. (This is a nice follow-up to Johnnie's earlier international marches St. Petersburg March, New Forest March and The Crown ofCastile.) Dur: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99The Best of Miami Sound Machine
This iconic band from the '80s gave us some of the hottest dance hits of the decade. Here is a great sounding medley that brings back the Latin magic including: Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Words Get in the Way, and Conga.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£204.99The Mission Theme (from NBC News) - John Williams
Commissioned by the NBC News Division for their Nightly News featuring Tom Brokaw, this signature theme has become one of the most often heard melodies on the air waves. Remembering the tapping of Morse code signals and also the clatter of the old ticker tape machines, Mr. Williams starts the music with references to these pre-Internet means of news delivery while providing a rhythmic pulse for the powerful main theme. Performance time - ca. 3:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days