Glistening chords soaring melodies broad fanfares and gorgeous chorales will f...(+)
Glistening chords soaring melodies broad fanfares and gorgeous chorales will fill your concert hall with this evocative work. Best of all From Gold sounds much harder than it actually is. Mr. Hazos background as a music educator is evidentin how quickly directors and students will get to the music making. Written entirely in B-flat with few accidentals the runs are split between instruments for playability and parts are doubled/cued to build confidence. Young bands will soundmature and mature bands will be breathtaking. Dur: 4:35
The majestic and powerful opening strains of Tapestry of Nations are followed by...(+)
The majestic and powerful opening strains of Tapestry of Nations are followed by the intense and exciting rhythms of Chaos propelling this opening production number to a stunning finish. The Flute solo in the beginning is optional.
Kaija Saariaho's Notes on Light was commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestr...(+)
Kaija Saariaho's Notes on Light was commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra Musical Director James Levine and given its first performance on 22nd February 2007 at Symphony Hall Boston USA by the cellist Anssi Karttunen with the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jukka-Pekka Sarastre.
A work for Soprano Woodwind 2 Horns and Strings.Duration: circa 15 minutesProg...(+)
A work for Soprano Woodwind 2 Horns and Strings.Duration: circa 15 minutesProgramme Note: 'This work was commissioned as a possible companion piece to Mozart?s Exsultate Jubilate and the decision was quickly made to write something as a complete contrast. The poems chosen one anonymous from the early 16th century the other two by the famous Scottish poet William Dunbar [1460? 1513?] describe the promise of salvation after life?s dark passage. Each of the three poems echo this thought: ?In celum ther is joy with Thee? ?A short torment for infinite gladness? and ?Since erdly joy abides never Work for the joy thatlastès ever?. Thus in each poem the poet can overcome the fear of his inevitable death with the certainty of salvation: this work also has its ?dark? moments but the overall mood is one of calmness and peace. As with the words there are several musical motives that link the three songs. The musical motive for the refrain ?Terribilis mors conturbat me? in the first macaronic poem [also a salute to Mozart since the Exsultate is in Latin] returns a little higher and more despairingly in each verse until the last verse where it is played a whole octave higher. This motive reappears [played mostly by the oboes] in the last song but now the pitch of each repeat goes in reverse that is from high to low. The famous motive of the Gregorian chant Dies Irae [representing death] is used to accompany the prayer of the second song. A musical motive for the joy of Paradise appears in the second song ?A free choice given to Paradise or Hell?. There is also a ubiquitous 3-note chordal cluster which is used to illustrate the words: sometimes as a colour and
Orchestral work for school orchestraA short tone-poem which will let a school or...(+)
Orchestral work for school orchestraA short tone-poem which will let a school orchestra glow. Characteristically Davies finds ways to engage and stretch young players while staying within the bounds of what is practical forthem. And as so often the result is a piece in which he thinks youthfully. This is vividly dramatic music. Score. Duration c. 7mins.
Malcolm Arnold's Symphony No.9 was competed on 5th September 1986 at Wymondham ...(+)
Malcolm Arnold's Symphony No.9 was competed on 5th September 1986 at Wymondham Norfolk and is dedicated to Anthony John Day. It was first performed on 20th January 1992 in Studio 7 at BBC Manchester by the BBc Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Sir Charles Groves. Study Score edition.
3 Famous Sea Shanties-Three Sea Shanties: 'What shall we do with the Drunken Sai...(+)
3 Famous Sea Shanties-Three Sea Shanties: 'What shall we do with the Drunken Sailor' 'Spanish Ladies' and 'Blow the Man Down'.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.
Terzetto is a 1925 work for Flute Oboe and Viola by Gustav Holst. It is scored ...(+)
Terzetto is a 1925 work for Flute Oboe and Viola by Gustav Holst. It is scored in two movements: Allegretto - Andante and Un Poco Vivace. Described by the composer's daughter andbiographer as his only 'successful' chamber work it is renowned for having all three instruments playing in different keys at the same time.Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was an English composer and teacher. Havingstudied under Stanford and Parry he became a close friend of Vaughan Williams they would often critique each other’s work and influenced composers such as Tippet and Britten. He is best remembered for his Planetssuite.
Although this composition sounds like it came straight out of the Baroque period...(+)
Although this composition sounds like it came straight out of the Baroque period it is actually the first movement of a suite written in 1996 by Karl Jenkins. Instantly recognized as the 'diamond commercial' theme its relentless pulse and dramatic nature make it a natural for bands. Robert Longfield's skilled arrangement puts it within reach of most groups.score and parts - 4 Flute I 4 Flute II 2 Oboe 4 Bb Clarinet I 4 Bb Clarinet II 4 Bb Clarinet III 2 Bb Bass Clarinet 2 Bassoon 2 Eb Alto Saxophone I 2 Eb Alto Saxophone II 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone 2 F Horn I 2 F Horn II 3 Bb Trumpet I 3 Bb Trumpet II 3 Bb Trumpet III 3 Trombone I 3 Trombone II 2 Baritone B.C. 2 Baritone T.C. 4 Tuba I String Bass I Timpani 2 Percussion I 2 Percussion II - wind/concert band
Sibelius completed this work in February 1923 and conducted the premiere at Hels...(+)
Sibelius completed this work in February 1923 and conducted the premiere at Helsinki on February 19 of that same year. His first reference to the work in 1918 described it as wild and passionate in character. Dark with pastoral contrasts. Probably in 4 movements...intensifying in a dark orchestral swell [until] the main theme is drowned. At the same time he cautioned that his plan could change — and how it did! — depending on the way my musical thinking develops. I am always a slave to my themes and obey their demands.
for C/Bb Baritone - Euphonium solo and Concert Band-This is an ideal work to bri...(+)
for C/Bb Baritone - Euphonium solo and Concert Band-This is an ideal work to bring your Euphonium or Baritone soloist into the limelight. All aspects of the instrument are featured with virtuoso rhythmic passages as well as attractive cantabile melodies. The straightforward accompaniment makes it possible to play this composition with practically every band as the parts have been provided with sufficient doublings.
Orchestral Score. Instrumentation. 3 Flutes (3=Piccolo) 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets in B - 2 Bassoons(2=Contrabassoon) 4 Horns in F 2 Trumpets in C 2 Trombones Tuba Timpani (1 set) Percussion (3 players) TamtamCrotales Vibraphone Glass Chimes Bass Drum Tamtam Bass Drum Marimba 3 Gongs (G+ A B) Harp Celesta Strings The score is transposed.Crotales sound two octaves higher than writtenDuration: c. 6 minutesOrchestral parts areavailable on hire from the publisher
With past commissions by groups such as the Baltimore and Miami Symphony Orchest...(+)
With past commissions by groups such as the Baltimore and Miami Symphony Orchestras Brian Balmages now turns to a lighter side with this fun-spirited fiddle tune. Your students and audience will feel like part of a live hoedown as they get into the music and even stomp and clap to add to the authentic experience. Lots of fun!
My Three Favorite Pets (Mes trois animaux préférés) est un titre qui ne néce...(+)
My Three Favorite Pets (Mes trois animaux préférés) est un titre qui ne nécessite pas de grandes explications. Freddy la grenouille Ish le poisson rouge et Kate the Cat forment une bande de joyeux drilles tout comme les jeunes musiciens placés sous votre baguette de chef !
The zany music of the Raymond Scott Quintette originally recorded in the late 1...(+)
The zany music of the Raymond Scott Quintette originally recorded in the late 1930s was a popular resource for the early Warner Bros. cartoons scored by Carl Stalling. Filled with surprise and humor any fan of Bugs Bunny will recognize these unforgettable themes!
FlexBand Series-This work was inspired by the legendary American patriot and her...(+)
FlexBand Series-This work was inspired by the legendary American patriot and hero of the Revolutionary War. James Curnows popular three-movement suite is adapted here into a very effective format for incomplete ensembles. Dur: 6:15
Trumpet Solo Feature-Among the most beautiful of all melodies written by this ma...(+)
Trumpet Solo Feature-Among the most beautiful of all melodies written by this master of light composition this selection is well known the world over. Feature your best trumpeter in this original version. The work has been completely re-engraved with a full score for the very first time and contains all the parts for concert band performance.
Britten's Irish Reel was composed in 1936 as title music for a documentary film ...(+)
Britten's Irish Reel was composed in 1936 as title music for a documentary film made by Marion Grierson and Evelyn Spice. Around the Village Green was made for the Travel and Industrial Development Association which explored the changes to rural life in East Anglia after the increased mechanisation of agriculture. In his incidental music Britten incorporated a riotous medley of folk songs and other traditional tunes (including 'Early One Morning' 'The Vocar of Bray' and Sheild's 'The Plough Boy') many of which were suggested to him by the Norfolk-based composer E.J.Moeran.
Contemporary British composer Brian Kelly has composed a series of place-inspire...(+)
Contemporary British composer Brian Kelly has composed a series of place-inspired suites including the Cuban Suite and the New Orleans Suite. The Suite Parisienneâ??s four movements suggest the Paris of years gone by Quartier Latin Promenade Memoire Moulin Rouge in music that shows a deep understanding of brass instruments and a lively sophisticated setting of melodies that are almost but not quite French tunes. The solistic opportunities for each instrument are generously shared and the three livelier movements make a brilliant frame for the longing tone of the Memoire movement.
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