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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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£75.50The Dream of Tiberius - David Campo
The Roman Emperor Tiberius was born in 42 BCE to Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Drusilla, both descendants of prestigious political families, at a time when Rome was undergoing significant political upheaval. Julius Caesar had begun a brutal civil war in 49 BCE to end Rome's rule as a Republic and consolidate his power as supreme ruler. Following Caeser's assassination in 44 BCE, Tiberius' father backed the forces wishing to return Rome to a Republic, but they were defeated by Caesarian loyalists led by Caeser's heir Octavian. As a result, Tiberius' early life was spent on the run and in political exile with his parents. In 27 BCE, Octavian would become the first Emporer of Rome and assume the name Augustus. Augustus forced Tiberius' parents to divorce and took Tiberius' mother as his new bride, separating the family and forcing Tiberius to live with his father. Upon his father's death, Tiberius went to live with his mother and Emporer Augustus, a situation Tiberius found extremely uncomfortable but one over which he had no control. Having been adopted by the Emperor, Tiberius assumed the military and political life thrust upon him. He proved to be an outstanding military and political leader, and with his marriage to Vipsania Agrippina his life took on a heretofore unknown stability. However, Augustus would intervene in Tiberius' life once more, forcing him to abandon his happy marriage and take Augustus' daughter Julia (Tiberius' step sister) as his new wife. This arrangement, while securing Tiberius' place as Augustus' heir and ensuring he would one day be Emperor of Rome, was disastrous. Julia's drunken licentiousness was a constant source of scandal and embarrassment for Tiberius (and her father, the Emperor) and she was eventually exiled by her father Augustus. Tiberius was named Emperor of Rome upon the death of Augustus in AD 14, assuming his position as the most powerful man on Earth. However, no matter how powerful he had become, Tiberius never felt as if he had ever had any control over his life, having been manipulated from childhood through adulthood by the whims of Augustus. As Emperor, he soon became disgusted with the political intrigue of the Roman Senate and by AD 26 left Rome and took up residence on the island of Capri, where he lived out the rest of his life. History does not regard Tiberius fondly and by all accounts towards the end of his reclusive life on Capri, he had become a miserable, sick and mentally unstable old man reveling in debauchery and cruelty. It is also informative to note that he was Emperor of Rome when Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, and while there is no indication that Tiberius was even aware of the existence of Jesus, as Emperor he was responsible for the appointment of Pontius Pilate as Governor of Judea. Even considering this, it is difficult to look on the life of the Emperor Tiberius and not feel some sympathy and pity. It's in this spirit that I composed "The Dream of Tiberius." I imagine the man sitting in thoughtful seclusion on the beautiful island of Capri imagining what his life might have happily been had not power been thrust upon him: husband, father and humble servant of the people.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99The Sound of Unity - Kevin Houben
Creating a community through music making: that, in short, is the essence of The Sound of Unity. Kevin Houben was commissioned to write this work by the Belgian municipality of Riemst. The music highlights the charm of the town, its sights, its splendid scenery, and much more... But above all the strong community spirit of the inhabitants of Riemst is beautifully expressed. For half of this work, the composer has provided an optional two-part choral passage for mixed choir. Breathtaking!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.50The Eternal Optimist - Ed Huckeby
Outstanding concert or contest selection! This Ed Huckeby overture brings out the best of his writing style, including a dramatic opening, syncopated rhythms, and beautiful lyrical melodies and harmonies. The uplifting spirit of the piece is reflected in the title. Your band and your audiences will love this one!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£134.99The Legend of Ratu Kidul - Filip Ceunen
The Legend of Ratu Kidul carries us into the world of Indonesian mythology, on the island of Java:Once upon a time, the Queen of the Southern Seas was a kind and beautiful princess. She was the daughter of Prabu Munding Wangi, the favourite ofthe entire court and the local people. Her royal father doted on his daughter. Her name was Dewi Kadita, but many called her Dewi Srengenge or the Angry Princess.Prabu Munding Wangi longed for an heir, but Dewi Kadita's mother couldn't fulfil thiswish. So he took a second wife, called Poetri Moentiara, who was very jealous of the lovely princess and her mother. She begged the king to banish both her rivals from court. However Prabu Munding Wangi didn't do as she asked. He loved his first wifeand her daughter. The second wife bore him a healthy heir, but the monarch remained firm. So Poetri Moentiara called upon the renowned witch, Djahil. She promised her a princely reward, if Dewi Kandita and her mother were banished. Djahil thought fora moment and incanted this rapal (spell): "May leprosy befall you both". Soon both mother and daughter began to suffer this dreadful disease. According to the law of the land, they were to be banished to the wild forest high on the mountain. With aheavy heart, King Munding Wangi saw the law carried out. So the two set off on their way to the forest, covered in terrible sores. A great sadness fell across the land, except for Poetri Moentiara, the second wife of the king, who had achieved heraim. The princess fell on hard times. In the forest lived a hermit, who took pity on the mother and daughter. The queen couldn't bear the shame and within a few days had died. Now Dewi Kandita was all alone in the world. There was still the hermit,however, who fortunately provided food and shelter in a cave temple. He bound her weeping sores but couldn't relieve her emotional pain. Dewi Kandita became increasingly bitter and eventually left the hermit. She travelled southward from village tovillage, further and further, until eventually she reached the shores of the Southern Sea. She climbed upon a high cliff and gazed out onto the sea that spread before her. She was tempted to dive into the deep green and blue. In the cool waters shewould be able to forget all her pain and suffering. Suddenly awaking from these thoughts, she jumped into the deep. The gods, who had looked on Dewi Kandita throughout her hardships, were filled with deep compassion. So they transformed her into apowerful spirit of the netherworld, Ratu Kidul, and to this day she resides in her grand palace under the sea.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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The Argonauts - Mike Hannickel
According to the ancient Greeks, the crew of the ship the "Argo," called "Argonauts" were the stuff of legend. Their tales are stuff of legend, filled with heroism and adventure, and that spirit is captured in this solid overture for beginning bands! Ranges and rhythms are kept in check so you can easily program this for the first concert of the year. Nicely done!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99The Olympics: A Centennial Celebration
Concert Band - Grade 3 Here's a musical montage that captures several of the signature themes used throughout Olympic history. Includes: Bugler's Dream, Olympic Fanfare and Theme, The Olympic Spirit, and Summon the Heroes.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Titan Spirit (Theme from Remember the Titans) - Trevor Rabin
The uplifting 2000 movie Remember the Titans is not just another sports movie, but an inspirational true story that endures year after year. With a magnificent film score to match, here is an impressive arrangement of the maintheme by Jay Bocook. Dur: 4:50
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Spirit of Avalon - Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney's newest work is characterized by powerful full band writing as well as contrasting, delicate sections with flowing melodies. As always, Michael's writing keeps the musical interest flowing for all players, making this another work you can trust to motivate your players while teaching strong musical concepts.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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