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£57.95Diary of a Madman (Twenty-Fourth February) (Brass Band - Score only) - Clarke, Nigel
From the beginning of history, warlords, emperors and dictators have risen up, some benign but many of them a scourge on humanity. Names that resonate to this day include Julius Caesar, Caligula, Genghis Khan, Ivan IV (The Terrible), Attila the Hun, Vlad IV (The Impaler), Hitler, Stalin, Mao Zedong, Pol Pot, all of whom were responsible for wanton destruction and the torture and death of millions of victims, either citizens of invaded countries and territories and or indeed, their own peoples.Diary of a Madman starts with a light-hearted march that gives the impression of toy tin soldiers parading in a brightly-coloured ceremonial pageant from a fairy tale, conveying peace and innocence. This spectacle is abruptly interrupted by a 'shock and awe' fanfare-like march, symbolising aggression and war. This theme grinds slowly to a halt, and an atmosphere of introspection, sadness and despair takes over. Rising above the smoky theatre of war, we then hear a distant cornet give a rendition of the Ukrainian Nation Anthem (The glory and freedom of Ukraine has not yet perished. Luck will still smile on us brother-Ukrainians). The solo cornet soon enters a fragile duet with a second cornet accompanied by dark undertones. One by one, we hear short shards of aggressive fanfare-like figures from various instruments in the band. The mood breaks - we hear strident fortissimo whole-tone scales representing pealing church bells, warning of danger. In contrast, we also hear pianissimo whole-tone scales announcing that the enemy's troops are falling back. A counter-offensive soon takes centre stage, and battles and skirmishes are heard, with short quotations from Mussorgsky's `Great Gates of Kyiv' symbolising the defenders' heroic struggle.All sides are victims of the Dictator's ambition! The slow central section offer us moments of melancholic beauty and utilises Henry Purcell's `When I am laid in earth' (`Dido's Lament' from Dido and Aeneas 1688). This music represents the loss of homes, dignity and loved ones. There are occasional hints at better times as the theme of the parading toy tin soldiers is heard from afar, like a distant memory.To announce the final push, we hear a church bell strike and an air raid siren signalling a ferocious musical counter-attack. After one final rendition of the Purcell theme, Diary of a Madman closes with a mood of triumph over tyranny.- Nigel Clarke
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Amazing Grace (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob
Jacob de Haan arranged the famous piece Amazing Grace for four-part variable ensemble, which may be complemented with percussion. With this instrumentation, it is possible to play the piece with almost any combination of instruments. The piece opens with the song theme, which after a modulation, flows into an intermezzo, characterized by a free interpretation of the theme. The interlude reaches a climax introducing the finale where the melody can be heard once again in all its beauty.Duration: 2:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Vilja-Lied (Brass Band - Score and Parts)
Franz Leh?r was born in Kom?rom, Hungary on 30th April 1870. From the age of fifteen he received composition and violin lessons at the Prague conservatory from Anton?n Dvor?k. In 1905 he composed The Merry Widow which became an instant worldwide success. The libretto of this operetta provides a succession of intimate arias and duets with festive ensembles. The Vilja-Lied is one of these arias. In this edition for brass band all the poignant beauty of the original remains. 03:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£35.00
FINALE from Francesca da Rimini - Tchaikovsky, P - Mcknight, I
Tchaikovsky's symphonic poem Francesca da Rimini: Symphonic Fantasy afterDante, Op. 32, was composed in less than three weeks during his visit to Bayreuthin the autumn of 1876.This fantasia presents a symphonic interpretation of the tragic tale of Francescada Rimini, a beauty who was immortalised in Dante's Divine Comedy. Francescada Rimini, a noblewoman, fell in love with her husband's brother. After the loverswere discovered and killed in revenge by the husband, they were condemned toHell for their adulterous passions. Iain McKnight's arrangement of the exciting Finale was first performed by theLeyland Band at the 2011 Brass in Concert and was used to conclude the band'swinning performance.
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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£28.00Bogoroditse Devo
ABOUT THIS PIECE: Bring the serene beauty of Rachmaninov's Bogoroditse Devo to your next programme with this stunning arrangement. Taken from his All-Night Vigil (commonly known as the Vespers), this exquisite choral work is one of Rachmaninov's most revered compositions. Written in 1915, it is a heartfelt setting of the Orthodox Christian prayer to the Virgin Mary. This arrangement preserves the work's meditative character and rich textures, allowing your band to explore its deeply expressive qualities. Ideal for concerts, ceremonial occasions, Christmas, or moments of reflection, Bogoroditse Devo showcases your band's ability to convey both power and delicacy. ENSEMBLE: Standard British Brass Band (NO PERCUSSION) WHEN YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT, YOU GET: High-quality printed score and parts LEVEL: 1 LISTEN: Click here DURATION: 3-minutes, 20 secondsEXAMPLE SCORE: Click here LEVEL GUIDE: Level 1- Accessible to all Level 2 - c. UK third section and higher Level 3 - c. UK second section and higher Level 4 - c. UK first section and higher Level 5 - c. UK championship section level
Estimated dispatch 5-7 working days
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£30.00SHE'S LEAVING HOME (Low Brass and Percussion feature/Brass Band) - Duncan, Andrew
An ideal concert item to show off the lower band sections, whilst giving the cornet players a little rest! The wonderful Beatles 'sounds' have been cleverly arranged for this feature piece to bring out the real beauty of the music
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£26.50
Silent Night - Traditional - Broadbent, D
Silent Night is one of the most cherished Christmas carols of all time, known for its gentle melody and message of peace. Its simple beauty and serene tone capture the stillness and wonder of the night of Christ's birth. Translated into hundreds of languages, Silent Night continues to bring comfort and unity to people around the world during the holiday season.Part of Derek Broadbent's Showcase Carol Collection.
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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£82.00
Canzonetta (Bra) - Bart Picqueur
Canzonetta is a beautiful soprano cornet solo written for Bert Van Thienen and recorded on CD 'Lac Leman' by Brass Band Heist. Beauty doesn't have to be complicated, but this work requires strenght and subtlety of the soloist.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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