Results
-
£160.00DANCE SUITE (Concert Band) - Muldowney, Dominic
Includes:1. Hey2. Pavane/Waltz3. Polka4. Waltz/Galliard5. Tangos6. Break-DanceDance Suite displays a variety of historical dance forms from a twentieth century viewpoint. The six dances move forward historically from the ancient Hey, through Waltz and Polka, to the sophisticated Tango and the jazz tradition. The rhythm that typifies each dance is constantly under attack, sometimes from a different dance style altogether. These intrusive elements are most obvious in the final dance and prompts the double meaning of the title.I. HEYHey is constructed like a mediaeval motet, where the main blocks of material are rhythmically unconnected to one another. The percussion is the most disconnected of all and seems to have arrived from a Chinese carnival. The scoring alludes to the eight, four and two foot pipes of a baroque organ.I. PAVANE/WALTZAfter a nod in the direction of Dowland's Lachrimae Pavan, the piece seems to wander to and fro between the 16th century and the 19th century world of the Lehr waltz.I. POLKAThe Polka is derived from a four bar fragment found in Stravinsky's sketchbook for The Rite of Spring above which is written: "Dieppe Polka".I. WALTZ/GALLIARDThis is a reversal of the date-shift process in the second movement, in that the wandering goes backwards rather than forwards, particularly to the William Byrd of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book.I. TANGOSA slow sentimental tango is sandwiched between an abstract deconstructed one, both of which are developed in Dominic Muldowney's opera The Voluptuous Tango.I. BREAK-DANCEBreak-Dance is the fastest, hardest and strangest movement. Its exuberance fractures the texture, which slowly crumbles midway through the movement, only to be resurrected mirror fashion. The piece is a species of palindrome with no true centre, hence: "Break-Dance".Conductors are free to make a selection from these dances for festival or competition programmes, when limited performance time is available.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£55.00Ides March (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bermel, Derek
Ides March was commissioned by William Brine in 1990, Bermel's first commission. Brine requested that the work be a march suitable for performance at both a wedding and a funeral. Although originally titled Brine's March, when the composer learned that the march was to receive its premiere on 15 March, he changed the title to Ides March in a umorous nod to the Shakespearean admonition 'Beware the Ides of March'; in his youthful view a sentiment appropriate for either a wedding or a funeral. However, a line from Cole Porter was the inspiration behind the major key to minor key interplay of the work: 'What could be any finer? But how strange the change from major to minor, every time we say goodbye', a line that captured the composer's attempt to write a march that did justice to both the melancholy and triumphant. Duration: 5.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£89.95Purcell Variants - Peter Meechan
Purcell Variants is based on Purcell's Queen Mary's Funeral Music, which consists of four canzonas (for brass), two elegies and an anthem. The first movement begins by sounding some of Purcell's original music in the trombones and horns, underpinned by...
Estimated dispatch 5-7 days
-
£75.00
Another World's Hell - Simon Dobson
Another World's Hell is inspired by a passage in Aldous Huxley's classic 1932 science-fiction novel Brave New World, which describes in unusually close detail the music that is being played at a dance. This is Dobson's interpretation of the imagined 'future music' that Huxley dreamed of.Wind band score & parts, 13 minutes, Grade 4-5.
In stock: Estimated delivery 1-3 days
-
£54.99Stargazer - David Shaffer
A high energy composition with a celestial sound that's perfect for mid-level bands. Lots of bold rhythms and interesting parts for all sections. Includes a short trumpet solo and also a section that features baritone and bass clarinet (cued many other places) with the percussion. There's plenty of challenges for your players and it has enough percussion parts to keep even the largest army of drummers interested and involved! First rate composition that's an outstanding choice for any programming situation including contests and concerts!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£65.99Assurance - John Ness Beck
A very warm and sensitive band arrangement of the beloved John Ness Beck choral work. "Assurance" is based on the gospel hymn "Blessed Assurance" which in turn is accompanied by portions of J.S. Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". A truly inspiring selection!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£65.99Bonds of Unity - Karl L. King
A must have of James Swearingen's arrangement of King's classic "Bonds of Unity" March. While not difficult, this is one of King's nicest marches and is an excellent selection for concert, festival, or contest use by bands of all levels. This James Swearingen arrangement of "Bonds of Unity" is one of the best.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£48.50Nature's Fury - Jonathan McBride
Using only the first 6 notes taught in most band methods, "Nature's Fury" is a simple and exciting piece perfect for your beginning band's first concert. "Nature's Fury" first introduces the concepts of theme and harmony in unison for all players, and then presents these themes and harmonies together at the powerful conclusion. Sure to be a favorite with students and audiences, and makes a perfect bridge to part independence.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£83.50Pride of Pittsburgh - John Philip Sousa
Sousa's unique and never-before published concert "grand march" was composed as a tribute to two other popular American composers, Stephen Foster and Ethelbert Nevin. Along with an original Sousa march theme it includes Foster's "Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming" and Nevin's still widely familiar tune "Narcissus." All three of the melodies: Sousa, Foster and Nevin, combine in multi-layered splendor for the riotous finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
-
£74.99Shepherd's Hey - Percy Aldridge Grainger
A superb new edition of one of Grainger's most popular pieces. Noted musicologist Loras Schissel created this arrangement for modern concert bands using Grainger's original manuscripts and correspondence to insure that it remains true to the composer's intentions. Comprehensive program notes are included in the conductor score. The infectious sound of this classic makes it perfect for concert or contest performances by better bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
View Music