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£66.95
A Showstoppin Christmas
Deck the halls with this Broadway-style yuletide treat! Your audience will be filled with the Christmas spirit after this uplifting medley. Chris Sharp brings his wealth of commercial arranging experience to bear in this holiday spectacular that includes everything from classical to swing and funk! Ideal as a closer or encore work, this grand finale is sure to bring the house down!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Sumba Samba - Ron Gilmore
The Samba is a Latin American dance, which is mostly associated with parties, as a result of the fast tempo in which it is usually played. 'Sumba Samba' forms an exception to this rule. In order to get this samba to swing it is important to stick to the tempo prescribed. 'Sumba Samba' starts with a motif which will play an important role throughout the piece. This motif can be heard in the first notes of the 'refrain' and, as said before, has been used in the introduction, as well as in the transition after the middle part (letter G). Furthermore, it plays an important role in the middle part itself (letter E), in which the samba has momentarily disappeared and acompletely different atmosphere has been created. At letter H we pick up where we left off with the samba and swing to the end of this composition.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50A Precixe Prelude And an Excellent March - Thomas Duffy
Playing one wrong note can ruin the performance of a piece, right? Well, composer Thomas Duffy actually wants the performers to make mistakes in this clever composition! The precise imprecision comes to life as students are asked to intentionally play wrong notes in various parts of the march. After performing this work, you and your students will never look at perfection the same way again! Free interdisciplinary curriculum for the piece is available for download at www.BandQuest.org. BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, 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 works written 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 the composer 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 each piece 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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£47.50Wassail!
Bring something different to your holiday concert this year with this richly contrasting medley of wassailing songs that hearken back to the close of the Middle Ages. Ancient melodies in medley carefully arranged for the Grade 2 band makes this an effective choice for your holiday festivities. Concluding with the ever popular We Wish You a Merry Christmas, this delightful grouping of carols will work anywhere in the performance, even as the closer. (Grade 2)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Of Barges and Boats
This swinging setting of one of America's great old tunes, The Erie Canal, is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Intriguing harmonies are a hallmark of this remarkable arrangement by Stephen Bulla, and you know the band will love playingin this easy-flowing and natural rhythmic style. While it will spark up any spot on your concert program, consider using it for a new and different type of closer. This is a great tie-in with American history & geography. (Grade3)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50The Ash Grove Fantasy - Barry E. Kopetz
This setting of The Ash Grove is a musical fantasy based on an old traditional Welsh folksong, which is also known as Llwyn Onn. This version of the song tells of a sailors love for Gwen of Llwyn" and has been around for several hundred years. The melodious nature of this beautiful folksong, popular with generations of listeners, continues to be a favorite subject of composers and arrangers in all mediums. Featured in the 1980 British Broadcasting Companys acclaimed mini-series, "Pride and Prejudice," this excellent setting features melodic, lyrical playing that will enhance every bands musicianship and expression.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Washington Post March - John Philip Sousa
The marches of John Philip Sousa are known around the world, and The Washington Post may be the most famous of all of them. This setting has been carefully arranged so young bands can perform and appreciate this historic work. The modest ranges and basic rhythms still maintain the integrity and style of the original so younger bands can successfully perform this popular march. Fully scored throughout, this setting will sound great by bands at all levels.
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£57.50Carrying You from "Laputa: Castle in the Sky" - Joe Hisaishi
New Sounds in Concert Band Series(NSB) for small band with 2-part choir Duration: approx.4'10" Arranged by Eiji Suzuki"Carrying You" was composed as a theme song to Castle in the Sky, an animated film produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, released in 1986. The composer for Castle in the Sky was originally not Joe Hisaishi, but the director Miyazaki strongly requested him. The director told Hisaishi his vision for the film, and based on the world he imagined, Hisaishi made a collection of music called the Image Album. The melody that later becomes the basis for "Carrying You" was born from this album. However, the director Miyazaki was not planning on including a theme song in this film. Isao Takahata, the producer, proposed including a song, for the audience to think over the film at the end. He wanted the audience to think, "While the protagonists sought for the treasure, they didn't obtain any treasure. What did they obtain instead?" They thought, if they are going to create a theme song, it should be something organically connected with the entire film. Takahata requested the director Miyazaki to write the lyrics for the theme song. And to Hisaishi, he gave instructions to create a melody for the theme song using an instrumental piece called "Pazu and Sheeta" from the image album mentioned above. Director Miyazaki handed a piece of memo with lyrics to Takahata. "Carrying You" we hear now is this lyrics with some changes, set to Hisaishi's music. The melody is used at the opening of the film as well as the scene where Laputa is destroyed, and the song is used for the ending. Performance Advice from Arranger Suzuki: This is an extremely simple arrangement that can be performed by lower grade bands and singers. Of course, it can be played without singers and chorus, but the contents of the lyrics are very tasty so if possible, we recommend that you perform using the voices. Depending on your resources, the voice parts can be done as all solo, all female chorus, and so on.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.95Tangents Angulr - Roland Barrett
Following a reflective introduction, the angular aspect of this contemporary work ensues. The percussion contribution to establish the pulse and drive with varied textures will make this work sparkle. Dramatic and bold this is an exciting addition to the contemporary literature affording opportunity for all sections to shine. A truly exciting choice! (6:00) This title is available in SmartMusic.
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£77.50Shenandoah - Randol Alan Bass
This breathtaking arrangement of Shenandoah was created at the request of well-known 'Pops' conductor Michael Krajewski and was premiered in late summer, 2004, by the Houston Symphony Orchestra. This new setting for band makes a stunning addition to any concert program. Numerous soloists are featured in this sweeping, lyric setting of the famous folksong melody with a panoramic, 'Americana' feel. This would make a worthy addition to any Pops program and can be played effectively in an outdoor setting.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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