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£57.50Eye of the Hawk - Susan Botti
Eye of the Hawk was inspired by the beautiful and majestic Hudson Valley. I wanted to base the piece on something that would resonate with the band who would be premiering it ... my local, exceptional, middle school band. The hawkbecame our spirit animal, and represented to me many of the qualities that are inherent in a young person of that age - bold, instinctive, elegant - a fierce creature who owns the sky. The music conveys power, freedom, andconfidence. Just like the students. -Susan Botti. A free downloadable interdisciplinary curriculum for teaching Eye of the Hawk is available for download at www.BandQuest.org. Learn more on YouTube! BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula forband, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new workswritten by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which thecomposer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece.Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate eachpiece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email [email protected] to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Turn the World Around - Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte's masterful song about the interconnection between fire, water, mountain and spirit was performed to much acclaim on the The Muppet Show in 1977. The song, which explains that through understanding we can all turnthe world around, became a favorite of Muppet creator Jim Henson and was performed at his memorial service. Featuring an infectious African-flavored groove in 5/4, this is a unique and effective setting for band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99
Legends of the West - John Cacavas
The musical heritage of America owes a great deal to the folk music of the West. From the square dances to the mining songs, our culture has benefited immensely. This suite of pieces attempts to capture that feeling of those earlydays, both in spirit and in melody. (5:40)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95The Bold Brigade - Carol Brittin Chambers
This beginning level march-like piece, using only the first 6 notes learned, portrays the confident spirit of military troops working together. A steady pulse using half, quarter, and eighth notes with doubled melody, harmony, and bass lines makes this patriotic piece one students will play with pride!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50
Rise of the Falcon - Robert Leslie Lee
This piece is written to depict the Peregrine Falcon, one of nature's boldest predators. For thousands of years, humans have admired its speed, beauty, power, and fiery spirit. This piece captures the falcon in the glory of flight. An excellent choice for festival performance.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.50
The Old Buccaneer - Richard Summers
Fifteen men on the dead man's chest! This phrase will give you an idea of the basis for this delightful new piece from composer Richard Summers that is inspired by the Robert Louis Stevenson book Treasure Island. The piece is bold, yet very playable for the grade level. There are plenty of teaching opportunities too with nice counterpoint in a piece the students will love to play over and over again. Your band will sound its best on this contest style piece that invokes the adventurous spirit of pirates!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Soar The Untamed Spirit - Roland Barrett
Commissioned by and dedicated to the Pratt (Kansas) High School Band, this piece honors band students worldwide, at every grade level. A new original work by the talented arranger for the University of Oklahoma bands, this piece begins with a brilliant fanfare. The work quickly becomes very rhythmic and energetic before leading to a beautiful, quiet, expressive interlude. The rhythmic energy returns and builds to a powerful and exciting ending. This is an excellent contest or festival selection for a good band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Spirit Of Texas - Claude T. Smith
A homage to the Lone Star State from one of the deans of 20th century band composition. Audiences everywhere will enjoy some of the most recognized melodies from a earlier time. And the musical styles are delightfully handled with mastery and class. Listen for The Yellow Rose of Texas; Red River Valley; San Antonio Rose; The Streets of Laredo and The Eyes of Texas.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50March Of The Royal Guard - David Gorham
Composed in classic American march style, this is just the right march to create spirit and enthusiasm with your young players. All the ingredients are here for a successful performance: a tuneful melody, lively rhythms and interesting parts for all players. Youll find this snappy march to be especially effective as a concert opener or closer.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50As The Days Become Shorter - Gary P. Gilroy
This work was commissioned by the Lampasas High School Band, Lampasas, Texas, Richard Hooper, Director, in memory of their classmate and friend, Chris Cruz, and his father and sister. Chris was a saxophone player, Eagle Scout and junior in high school. He was a much-loved member of the high school band and this work was commissioned in honor and memory of him. The title refers to Chris favorite time of the year: the end of summer, band camp, the start of school, the start of fall, football games, band competitions and all the other fun times that come along for high school band students "as the days become shorter." Energetic and driving, much like the life that Chris lived, this work is meant to be a celebration of his life and spirit.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days