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£84.99Take Off - Daniel Weinberger
You take your place in an aeroplane and wait expectantly for the motors to spark into life and for the plane to taxi onto the runway. Then it's full throttle and with a roar of the engines you leave everything behind you. Below, the world is in miniature, you thrill at the freedom of flying high and take in the spectacular drama of the clouds. It's moments such as these that Daniel Weinberger has captured in music in Take Off.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99Maslenitsa - Sven Van Calster
The originally Russian word 'Maslenitsa' carries different meanings depending on the religious background and context. But it always refers to a celebration! One plausible interpretation is the winter solstice, a feast that's celebrated deep into the night. Here a doll that symbolises the winter is burned. Sven Van Calster's Maslenitsa will fan the flames at your concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99
Man In Motion - D. Foster
Man in Motion is the title number from the film St. Elmo's Fire from 1985. The song was a huge hit and was even nominated for a Grammy. In the meantime, it's become a world-wide classic, which in this entertaining concert band arrangement will enliven any concert programme.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99It Takes Two - Sylvia Moy
It Takes Two was a huge hit when it came out in 1965, perhaps one of Marvin Gaye's biggest ever. The lyrics talk about how it is easier to pursue dreams together with someone else rather than by yourself. Over the years, many artists have covered It Takes Two in various styles and genres. Stef Minnebo's arrangement proves that it can even be a big hit with concert bands!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Fish Flew like Birds - Mike Hannickel
Fish Flew Like Birds is a great piece of entertaining band music based on Gospel and Blues music, which are two of America's most influential contributions to the world's musical palette.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.50
Of Honor And Glory - Carmine Pastore
Dedicated to the brave men and women of the armed forces, the stately tempo and moderate duration of this one keep it within reach of every Grade 1 band. Interesting harmonization and lots of attention to dynamics and articulations make it a good choice for the final piece at your young band's first festival appearance. You may also wish to consider HONOR AND GLORY for an elementary or Jr. High massed band festival for many of these same reasons.It's advisable to expose even your youngest students to the works of many different composers. Always creative, the music of Carmine Pastore is welcome in the repertoire of bands at every level. Add Pastore to your youngband library today!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Excursions - James Curnow
A joyous and exuberant sparkler for your next concert! This bright little bijou from James Curnow is a great way to start the show. It's as inviting as they get and will engage every listener from start to finish.The easy excitement will motivate your Grade 2 band to their iridescent best. For groups playing regularly at a Grade 3 level EXCURSIONS also works well in the program following any heavy major work you may have chosen to perform. It's a perfect way to lighten the mood and recapture those listeners who may be new to the art of listening to larger forms.Use it anywhere, anytime of the year. It'll be quick to prepare, effective in concert, and has much more tooffer educationally than the typical "pop/movie tune" type of fare.Take a look!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99English Carol Fantasy - James Curnow
Contrasting colors and varied orchestration techniques make this majestic setting of OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM come alive for Christmas. Of the three different tunes that are commonly associated with the original carol text, this arrangement uses the melody that's best known in England. ENGLISH CAROL FANTASY remains entirely accessible to bands at this level and plenty of cueing makes sure it's useful for ensembles of all shapes and sizes. Feature your deserving young trumpet section leader on the easy solo, or let the entire first trumpet section play it soli. The low woodwinds and brass also get some "well doubled" exposure, so playing this one will be fun for all.Try it!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Mondo Glissando - Mike Hannickel
Slip-slidin' trombone smears in this rip-snortin' ragtime setting are sure to tickle your ears and put some tap in your toes. The trombone glissando is the happiest sound around! Dedicated to, and premiered by, the Westchester Middle School Band of Westchester, Illinois, Mr. Jason Kluge, director, MONDO GLISSANDO targets that most critical of wind sections. When was the last time you featured your trombones? When was the last time they felt like STARS? Section feature pieces are one of the most important techniques available for keeping a section strong and well represented. MONDO GLISSANDO can even be used as a trombone SOLO piece, by having the non-solo trombones play from thetechnically simpler euphonium part.Either way, section or solo, there's nothing like an exposed part on an upcoming performance to reinvigorate a musician's interest and encourage that all-important PRACTICE!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
A Holly Jolly Holiday - Stephen Bulla
Fresh and creative arranging are hallmarks of Stephen Bulla's work. You're certain to appreciate his compositional skills as your band prepares A HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY for this year's winter concert. Lots of variety in the percussion section makes this piece glisten with holiday fun. The ingenious intertwining of Jolly Old St. Nick, The Holly and the Ivy, and some other well known carols is full of surprises.If you seek something imaginative and different for this year, here it is !
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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