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£67.50
Theme from Symphony no. 4 - Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Mendelssohn for band! Mendelssohn is known for the beauty of his melodic themes, and this one from the "Italian" Symphony certainly fits that category. THEME from SYMPHONY #4 gives impressions of the people and landscapes of this beautiful country. A bucolic sense pervades the score and translates into a restful and uplifting musical experience.Douglas Court has done a marvelous job in bringing the orchestral textures to the young band stage. His considerable experience with directing young bands and his many fine compositions expressly for musicians at this level give him the ability to make the music as playable as it is authentic. Don't miss it!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Blockbuster Percussion - James Curnow
A vibrant and attentive Percussion section is crucial to the success of any concert band. However, the Percussionists play a supporting role so much of the time that it can be difficult to keep your best players excited about their music. One of the best ways to beat that problem is to program an occasional feature piece.James Curnow's BLOCKBUSTER PERCUSSION is just the arrangement you need when it's time to let the Percussion section "show off" a bit. Bold, exciting themes and a well-crafted rhythmic modal concept keep the parts interesting for all the players in the band. AND, audiences love the energy that only the Percussion section can deliver! Give everyone a treatby programming BLOCKBUSTER PERCUSSION soon!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£67.50
Olympus - Mike Hannickel
OLYMPUS is a thrilling and versatile Grade 3 overture that works equally well for festival or concert. The brilliant fanfare leads into a stately overture style piece. The fanfare figures later return to intertwine with the overture themes in uplifting combinations.Tremendous versatility allows you to use this piece for almost any concert, festival, or ceremonial function. Consider using OLYMPUS as an opener or in the "return from intermission" spot
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99Fantasia for Tuba and Concert Band - James Curnow
The composition begins with the solo tuba stating the four notes (F, Bb, G, C) on which the entire piece is based. All other themes, and much of the harmony, are built on these four notes and their permutations. There are four main sections, with a brief cadenza before the last movement
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£91.99
Clash of the Ironclads - James L. Hosay
The mighty conflict between the great Civil War ships, the Monitor and the Merrimac, plays out once again on your concert stage! Dramatic and inventive, heroic themes and rhythmic undercurrents bring the historic battle to life. It's a programmatic work with powerful percussion, effective use of dissonance, and distinguished writing for the entire band. It's also quite playable for bands at the medium-easy level!
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£84.99
Fire Dance - Elliot Del Borgo
The power and frenzy of a primal dance is brought to life from the very opening notes of this blazing overture! The contrast of the smoldering middle section stands out well against the powerful chord changes and strong melodic lines of the opening themes.
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£79.99
Appomattox - James L. Hosay
General Lee and General Grant are represented by their own themes in this expressive tone poem for band. The story of the Appomattox Courthouse meeting between the two military greats is one of extraordinary human drama, and Curnow effectively illustrates the heartbreaking trial and, finally, dignity experience by all involved. Field drum percussion and straight-muted trumpets and trombones give this an authentic historical sound.
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£114.99
Fiesta-Val - James L. Hosay
Soaring themes intertwine with compelling rhythms and inventive harmonies to render an unforgettable musical experience through acclaimed composer James L. Hosay's impressive new overture. This one may well be the "signature" piece for your band this year. Every section will be challenging and rewarding as you prepare this magnificent offering. The expressive Andante Cantabile Trumpet solo acts as a perfect foil for the thrilling opening and the stirring finale. Exquisite counterpoint, both melodic and rhythmic, captivates the listener in a way that few compositions can. and rhythmic, captivates the listener in a way that few compositions can.Breath-taking!
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£141.99Inventions from the Sacred Harp - James Curnow
We urge you to look at this important new composition by James Curnow. This symphonic variant style treatment of themes based on the shape-note tune Resignation is a magnificent compositional exploration. Once your group has achieved the ability to perform at this level of difficulty, they deserve to play music with the challenge and masterful quality that Inventions from the Sacred Harp presents. Even a brief analysis of the score reveals composition and development techniques that are reserved for pieces on an impressive scale. A more thorough analysis lets you appreciate the complexity of the compositional processes found in the very fabric of this major work.The historical significance of The Sacred Harp provides the opportunity for some cross-curricular work as well.
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£54.99Thunderbolt Peak - Timothy Johnson
Enjoy this powerful minor-key march with your young band. It's a great opportunity for the beginning group to experience playing a concert-style march with big, bold themes. Scored so that even a relatively small group can sound solid and impressive, the dynamics and articulations give you plenty to teach while the ranges and rhythms stay well within manageable limits for all players. Your students will love playing Thunderbolt Peak March. Electrifying!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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