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£35.00Bolero - Maurice Ravel arr. Phillip Littlemore
Ravel's one-movement orchestral piece Bolero was written in 1928. It epitomises Ravel's preoccupation with restyling and reinventing dance movements. It was also one of the last pieces he composed before illness forced him into retirement. The original version has a duration of between 15 and 18 minutes, depending on the tempo set by the conductor. This brass band arrangement is significantly shorter, lasting a mere 4 minutes or so. There is also an 'extra' ending, similar to that used in the musical sensation Blast! which almost guarantees additional applause at a concert!Duration: c.4'30"Dofficulty: 3rd Section and above
Estimated dispatch 5-7 working days
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£40.00Finale from Symphony No. 5 - Pyotr Tchaikovsky arr. Phillip Littlemore
Tchaikovsky composed his Fifth Symphony in the summer of 1888. He suggested that the opening-and recurrent-theme of the symphony represented "a complete resignation before Fate." The finale begins with a slow introduction of the 'fate' theme which segues into an Allegro Vivace of drive and energy, during which a majestic version of the fate theme periodically emerges. Finally, after a notorious "false" ending, the music courses ahead to a dramatic climax.Duration: c.7'30"Diffculty: 3rd Section and above
Estimated dispatch 5-7 working days
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£40.00Nightingale Dances - Matthew Hall
Matthew Hall Nightingale DancesNightingale Dances opens with a mellophonium-esque ensemble sound of 5 flugel horns, 3 tenor horns and trombones inspired by the Manhattan Transfer version of A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, leading into a fast quickstep section for full band.Solo flugel horn takes the lead into the paso-doble middle section of the piece before the original opening to A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square becomes the main focus in the euphonium and baritone.A big build up into the final kit-led Hollywood-style show dance section with a half tempo feel ends the work with a real thumping ending to any contest or concert performance.Matthew Hall Nightingale Dances
Estimated dispatch 5-7 working days
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The Crown of Roses - Tchaikovsky - Len Jenkins
Tchaikovsky wrote this in his 'Songs for Young People' in Moscow in 1883 to words by Pletchtcheev. The story it tells is about Jesus Christ when he was a young child, having a small wild garden in which roses grew. Passing children saw the roses and plucking them mockingly asked if he wove rose garlands in his hair. Christ says to take the roses, but to leave the thorns. Instead, they make a crown of these and forced it onto his head so that it bleeds, symbolic of what was going to happen later in his lifetime. The melody contains all the passion that we associate with Russian church music and is equally suitable for a contemplative Christmas or Passiontide. This arrangement is faithful to the four verses of the original lyrics, but with an optional ending half-way if preferred.
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£37.95Piece Heroique (Score and Parts) - Cesar Franck arr. Tony Rickard
Cesar Franck was appointed as organist at the newly built Paris church of Saint Clotilde in 1858, though he wrote remarkably little music for the instrument. Piece Heroique was one of the Trois Pieces pour Grand Orgue written in 1878 for the inauguration of the new Cavaille-Coll organ at the Trocadero in Paris. It's stately grandeur and stirring finale make an ideal concert item, and this skillful arrangement (which includes an optional organ part for added colour) retains the character of the original, while transferring it to the sonority of the brass band. If you're looking for the next Elsa's Procession, then here it is - an ideal concert ending when you need a grandstand finish! Duration: 9:00
Estimated dispatch 7-9 working days
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£45.00
Hymn to the Cross - Lane, L
This beautiful, reflective piece is filmic and expansive, portraying hope in the midst of the bleak scenario of the Korean War. Features lyrical soloists throughout and an offstage Last Post ending for cornet.2nd Section +Duration 4 minsClick to Listen - Courtesy of Cory Band
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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£40.00
I've Gotta Be Me - Marks, W - Harper, P
Your next band finale? This famous arrangement of a Sammy Davis Jnr hit starts with a solitary cornet solo and builds in momentum to a contagious, drum-driven blockbusting ending.1st section +Duration 4
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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£50.00
Storm! - Bruniaux, T
This was the winner of the RWCMD Cory Composition Prize for 2023 and portrays a violent storm (with special effects) and then a serene moment of contemplation after, before a whirlwind endingChampionship SectionDuration 5 minsClick to listen - courtesy of Cory Band
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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£45.00
A Christmas Festival - Anderson, L - Wilkinson, K
Keith Wilkinson has done a fresh new version of this Christmas classic from light music icon Leroy Anderson. So many different carols make an appearance, beginning with Joy to the World and ending with O Come All Ye Faithful and Jingle Bells simultaneously! Audiences will love it.3rd section +Duration 6 mins 30 secs
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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£33.00
Carol of the Bells - Traditional - Barry, D
Starting vivo and in 3/4 time the music is playable by all levels of band, and the 'jazz waltz feel' of the middle and end sections has a wide appeal. An alternative fade ending is provided to take you into your programme.4th section +
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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