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£58.50Defenders of the Realm - Jeremy Bell
This version of by Jeremy Bell is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys. Inspired by fantasy-themed movies where heroes find the strength to fight and overcome great odds, by Jeremy Bell recreates the big, epic soundtrack of a Hollywood movie for young bands. Ranges and rhythms create an impressive-sounding piece appropriate for developing musicians. (3:10) Percussion Accompaniment Track Downloads : .This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£48.95The Magnificent Five - Mark Williams
Written for the beginning band's very first concert, this playful tune uses only five notes (the first five notes learned in most band methods) with rhythms no faster than a quarter-note in scale-wise patterns that will build technique and provide a great performance experience. Your beginners will enjoy showing off their newly learned skills with this five-note showpiece. (1:45) , page 8.
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£53.95Great Wall - William Owens
Experience the fire and ferocity of the Chinese Ming Dynasty military through this bold, explosive work! Boisterous war drums and an imposing melodic statement are at the forefront of the Mongol Attack. The mystery of the Aftermath and the beauty of Peacetime gently precede The Empire Victorious, juggernauting to a smashing conclusion. Epic!
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£50.50I Saw Santa Dance the Samba on His Sleigh
Based on the holiday classic Jingle Bells, this clever arrangement by Robert W. Smith for the beginning band is based on the story of a young child hearing a bit of a commotion in the living room on Christmas Eve. Upon sneaking down the stairs, the child is surprised to see Santa having a great time dancing the samba as he delivers the gifts and then soars out of sight. Fun and entertaining, this new arrangement for beginning band will be a hit at your holiday concert!Original Item#: RWS-2120-00
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£73.50Entry March of the Boyars - Johann Halvorsen / arr. Frederick Fennell
This is a new edition of Entry March of the Boyars for which Frederick Fennel has provided a contemporary overview of Halvorsen's distinguished and musical contribution to concert march repertory. Prepared from the primary source, the orchestral score of 1895, there is careful musical reconsideration of the entire score, including a full set of percussion parts and music for the low clarinets. The Fennell edition replaces that by Clifford Barnes previously published by Ludwig Music. The Boyars were Russian aristocrats, also a privileged class in Romania. A great recording of this classic work is available through Ludwig Music on Brain CD, 32997503.
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£50.50Flight of the Dragonfly - Robert W. Smith
A dragonfly is a fast, agile flier that sometimes migrates great distances and across oceans. In some cultures, dragonflies are symbols of courage, strength and happiness, and in others, they are seen as dark and sinister. "Flight Of The Dragonfly" captures the power and energy of this amazing creature through music. Featuring a soaring melody over driving rhythms, this work for the young band utilizes colorful percussion scoring as well as insect effects using brass mouthpieces. An exciting work that will captivate your developing musician and their audience!Original Item#: RWS-2119-00
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£58.50In Honor of the Fallen - Barry Milner
was written to honor all those who have died in service to our great country while protecting the freedom of our citizens through their military service or domestic heroism. The composer wanted to write a piece that reflected his feelings about those who put their lives on the line on a daily basis. A most uplifting and stirring composition! (4:47) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£48.95The Might of Hercules - Mark Williams
The legendary strength of this great hero of Greek mythology is reflected in this powerful new work for first-year band. Written in the Greek modes of Phrygian and Aeolian, this impressive work combines active, driving percussion and very easy wind parts in quarter notes to produce a perfect sonic showpiece for your beginning band. Correlated with , page 15, this is destined to be an all-time student and audience favorite. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£58.50The Last Rose of Summer
This beautiful arrangement of a favorite Irish folk song utilizes colorful scoring and features solos for alto saxophone, flute and trumpet. This gorgeous melody is also known (with a different set of words) as "The Groves of Blarney", and was featured in a popular 19th-century opera, "Martha", by German composer Friedrick von Flotow. Great for developing tone quality, blend, balance and independence, this work will be a treasured addition to your young band library for years to come. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£53.95The Woodwork Factory - Mekel Rogers
A very different selection for your next concert! The Woodwork Factory uses a variety of wooden percussion instruments to evoke the mechanical operations of a woodworking shop. Easy rhythms layer together to create a complex web of percussion colors while wind players give wonderful stylistic and dynamic contrasts. A composition that sounds a lot more difficult than it is to play, this piece will leave a great impression on students and audiences alike.
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