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£69.99Willow Pattern (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Harper, Philip
Composed in 2009 for Nicholas Childs and the Black Dyke BandThis piece tells the Willow Pattern legend through music. Several leitmotifs are used both for the different characters and also for some of the important emotions in the tale. Additionally, Knoon-se's part is mainly played by the flugel horn, Chang by the euphonium, the Mandarin by the Eb Bass and the Duke Ta-jin by the trombone.The Willow Pattern Legend:Once, in ancient China, there lived a wealthy and powerful Mandarin who had a beautiful daughter, Knoon-se. She had fallen in love with Chang, a humble accountant, which angered her father who imprisoned her in the Pavilion by the river with only the exotic birds for company. She learnt that the Mandarin planned to marry her to the pompous Duke Ta-jin and that the wedding would take place on the day the blossom fell from the willow tree, so she sent Chang a message: "Gather thy blossom, ere it be stolen". The Duke arrived by sea amid great fanfare when the tree was heavy with bud, and nights of magnificent banquets followed. After one such occasion when the Mandarin slept, Chang crept over the crooked fence and tiptoed into the Pavilion to rescue Knoon-se, but as they escaped the alarm was raised. They fled over the bridge with the Mandarin close on their heels brandishing his whip. They managed to escape by boat to a secluded island where they lived happily for a time. Meanwhile, the Mandarin learned of their refuge and, intent on revenge, he ordered his soldiers to kill them. As Knoon-se and Chang slept at night, the men set fire to the pagoda in which they lived and the lovers perished in the flames. However, the Gods, moved by the lovers' plight, transformed their souls into two turtle-doves which rose from the charred remains, soaring above the Earth, symbolising eternal happiness.Willow Pattern is dedicated to the memory of Jean Harper who passed away as I was completing the piece and who was a great collector of porcelain and china-ware.Duration: 12:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£40.00Copacabana (at the Copa) (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Manilow, Barry - Harper, Philip
This upbeat classic has been skilfully arranged by Philip Harper. Enjoyable for your band members and audience alike.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£40.00De-Lovely: Cole Porter Medley (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Porter, Cole - Harper, Philip
The musical De-Lovely, celebrated the songs of Cole Porter and these songs have now been skilfully crafted into this show-stopping medley for brass band by Philip Harper. With melodies that include the delightful Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) and the suave Begin the Beguine, this concert piece is full of swing, swagger, and the heart-warming nostalgia of these evergreen favourites.Suitable for Advanced Youth/3rd Section Bands and aboveDuration: 8.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.00Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, John - Harper, Philip
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the Harry Potter series by author J. K. Rowling. The book was published in 1999 and the film, based on the book, was released in 2004. This is Philip Harper's brass arrangement of a selection of the music from the film.Suitable for Advanced Youth/3rd Section Bands and aboveDuration: 4 minutes
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£40.00Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Shore, Howard - Harper, Philip
A spectacular fantasy medley from the third and final episode of the Oscar-winning trilogy The Lord of the Rings. The most poignant and memorable themes from this magical motion picture have been arranged and assembled as a gala concert piece for brass band by Philip Harper. Bring the mystery and excitement of Middle Earth into your repertoire with this piece!Suitable for Advanced Youth/3rd Section Bands and aboveDuration: 6.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£38.00SYMPHONY No.2, Finale from (Brass Band) - Mahler, Gustav - Harper, Philip
One of the most life-affirming pieces of music ever composed, Mahler's 2nd Symphony, subtitled "The Resurrection", was first performed in Berlin in 1895. Mahlers interest in the mysteries of the afterlife is well-known and is a recurring theme throughout all his nine symphonies. Philip Harper has arranged the final passages of the 2nd Symphony, which begins with a profound hymn set to the words of Friedrich Klopstock-- Rise again, yea, thou shalt rise again. The music contains one of Mahler's magical transitionary passages, building in intensity, before the hymn is restated in all its majesty at the moment of glorious resurrection. This arrangement was performed as the finale to Cory Band's winning Brass in Concert programme in 2012. The publisher of this works suggests that it should be playable by 1st. section bands upwards.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£35.00Cranborne Chase - Philip Harper
Cranborne Chase was commissioned by the Charles Church Camberley Band in 2011 in memory of solo horn player and life-long member Libby Godden.Libby joined the band in 1966 which marked the start of a long association, during which she progressed to the solo horn position, recruited four family members to play with the band, and had spells on the committee as publicity officer and chairman. Most recently she led the Training Ensemble in her role as Assistant Bandmaster. Libby continued to be active with the band despite a diagnosis of cancer, which finally claimed her life in February 2011.Programme notes from the composer, Philip Harper:The Music: As well as invoking the joyous spirit befitting Libby's approach to life, there are several musical ideas woven into the score. After a brief introduction, the main theme uses the musical letters of Libby's surname: G, O(A), D, D, E, N(G), whilst the harmonic progression here is based on that of the slow movement of Edward Gregson's Partita for Brass Band, one of Libby's favourite passages of music.To further imbue the piece with Libby's persona, the lyrical theme is first introduced as a traditional brass band quartet (two cornets, horn and euphonium), one of her favourite musical genres.After the first rehearsal of the piece the band members, with the composer's blessing, decided on the name Cranborne Chase, which is the name of a place in Dorset with which Libby Godden had a great affinity.Raising Funds for Cancer Research UK. The Music Company (UK) Ltd has been involved in charitable work for many years both nationally and internationally. Through publishing Cranborne Chase, The Music Company is extending its charitable support by helping to raise funds for the Cancer Research UK charity, in memory of Libby Godden (a band-friend since childhood of Clair Tomalin, Business Director of The Music Company (UK) Ltd).A donation will therefore be made by The Music Company (UK) Ltd for every purchased set of this piece. There is a hope that every band in the UK will have Cranborne Chase as part of their library and included in their concert programmes, enabling a significant amount of money to be raised for Cancer Research UK through the enjoyment of music.
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£40.00
Barcelona - Mercury & Moran - Harper, P
'Barcelona' was one of the biggest hits of Freddie Mercury's solo career. Reflecting his love of opera with high notes and Montserrat Caballe's operatic voacls it was a key part of the 1992 Summer Olympics. A wonderful piece arranged by Philip Harper
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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£40.00
Don't Stop Me Now - Mercury, F - Harper, P
This prize-winning arrangement of the Queen track from the 1978 album Jazz begins with a deliciously harmonized flugel solo before exploding into life. The song is one of Queen's most popular and, with Philip Harper's usual recipe of no nonsense scoring with added showmanship, is guaranteed to bring the house down at any concert.3rd section +Listen here - Courtesy of Cory Band
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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£60.00
Fantasy Overture Swan Lake - Tchaikovsky, P - Harper, P
Philip Harper's new version of highlights from this cherished Russian ballet classic, including the Dance with Goblets, Scene by the Lake, Waltz of the Swans and many of the heart-racing up tempo dances, as heard played by Cory Band on Classic FM. Nine minutes of pure escapism, suitable for 1st Section bands or above.1st section +Duration 9 mins Listen here - Courtesy of Cory Band
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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