Based on the hymn this heartfelt work begins delicately, relying on fragments of the hymn. Overlapping entrances establish a sense of timelessness as the music develops, ultimately reaching a powerful climax where the piece's original melody and the fullhymn tune are presented simultaneously. As the music fades, the listener is left with a sense of peace and closure. Simply magical.
Category: Band Music Item: 134462 Grade: Price: $60.00 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days
This contemporary fanfare will usher in a sense of excitement and anticipation as the music unfolds in dramatic fashion. Bold, rhythmic motives combine with massively powerful lyrical lines spanning a wide gamut of emotions. The kind of opener that may just bring your audience to its feet!
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This captivating musical celebration portrays the strong energy of all life in the jungle. The piece cleverly uses a melody that never changes throughout the entire work rather, all the surrounding harmonies and textures constantly evolve as the music develops. Ultimately, the melody is layered on top of itself numerous times along with the countermelodies that have been heard throughout the work. A large battery of percussion completes the orchestration in a work that is certain to impress. (3:...
20th Century (1935). French Conservatory. Single movement work opening in a slow B-flat minor, proceeding to a Poco piu Vivo section, and then finishing with a faster B-flat major section. Full score, condensed score, solo & band parts included. (score & solo sample pages) Recorded by (editions may vary): Θ - Mark Kellogg, on Impressions - CD 83564 Θ - Carl Lenthe, on Audition Window - CD 46871 (with band)
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20th Century. The "Pagan Dances" completes the cycle of four "primitive" works for symphonic band that also includes "Visions Macabre," "Invocation and Toccata" and "Torch Dance." All of these works employ highly dissonant harmonies, repetitive melodic material and driving rhythm. The work was premiered by the University of Central Arkansas. Movement titles: I. Ritual, II. Mystics, III. The Master of the Sword
Category: Band Music Item: 137251 Grade: Grade 6 - Advanced Price: $175.00 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days
The Gates of Morocco by veteran composer Roland Barrett will take your band on a journey to a land steeped in mystery and enchantment. Using a variety of textures, including solo opportunities, creative harmonies, interesting parts for all, and fantasticpercussion writing---this piece will be one your students ask to play every day. (5:27) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Category: Band Music Item: 134463 Grade: Price: $68.00 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days
This unique collection of 20 Beatles tunes presents, in score format, the parts played by the band's studio session players, so that you can study and play exactly what those violins, harps or trumpets were playing! Contains: ůAll You Need Is Love Blue Jay Way; Carry That Weight; Eleanor Rigby; The Fool On The Hill; For No One; Golden Slumbers; Got To Get You Into My Life; ůHello, Goodbye; ůI Am The Walrus; ůMagical Mystery Tour Martha My Dear; Mother Nature's Son; Penny Lane; Sgt. Pepper's Lonel...
Late Classical/Early Romantic. Compact Band set - all four instrumental parts included in this one set - no need to purchase additional books. Includes a full score and the following parts: Part 1 for flute/clarinet/alto sax/trumpet; Part 2 for flute/oboe/clarinet/alto sax/trumpet; Part 3 for clarinet/tenor sax/trumpet/horn; Part 4 for clarinet/bassoon/bari sax/horn/trombone/euphonium/tuba; snare drum; percussion; piano. Besides a variety of concert band and wind ensemble formations, using these...
Classical. German composer Friederich August Belcke, who was one of the first trombone virtuosos composed this Kroenungs Marsch (Coronation March) for Wind Band in 1840 and presented it unsolicited in honor of Danish King Christian the Eighth. This snappy march is in A-B-A format and has a contrasting Trio - returning to the A section for the finish. Professor Niels-Ole Bo Johansen has edited the original score to conform to modern wind band instrumentation. This march of about 4 minutes in lengt...