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£81.99A Bandsman's Overture (Brass Band - Score and Parts)
A Bandsman's Overture was commissioned by British Bandsman magazine to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2012. It was premiered by Black Dyke Band, conducted by Dr Nicholas Childs, at a special anniversary concert held in Symphony Hall, Birmingham, on July 1st.British Bandsman was for a period known as British Bandsman and Contest Field, following an amalgamation of two magazines. The then owner, John Henry Iles, celebrated this new title by commissioning Ord Hume to write the famous march, BB & CF. As a salute to this heritage A Bandsman's Overture starts with the four notes, B(b)-B(b)-C-F, a motive which permeates an opening fanfare, which contrasts a busy opening with a more legato central section. This gives way to a bustling Vivo, based on repeated staccato notes. A change of key heralds a central cantabile melody, first on euphoniums and baritone and then played by the full band, which is followed by a short development section. This leads to a transformed reprise and a return of the opening fanfare, decorated this time by florid muted cornets.Duration: 6:00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£34.50Russlan and Ludmilla (Overture)
Glinka's Overture has everything in terms of excitement, colour and melody, showing why this overture remains firmly in the repertoire to this day.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Cuban Overture - George Gershwin - Matt Kingston
We all know Gershwin's timeless songs, but he wrote some fantastic instrumental music too. The Cuban Overture was inspired by a holiday he took in Havana, with sultry Latin harmonies and lively Salsa rhythms. Suitable for 3rd section bands upwards.
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£32.99The Barber of Seville Overture Rossini Arr. Joseph Knight
This overture is one of the classic themes of Opera cannon. It is the opening of the Rossini opera which starts in a public square outside Bartolo's house a band of musicians and a poor student named Lindoro are serenading, to no avail, the window of Rosina. This has been arranged for full band and percussion.
Estimated dispatch 5-9 working days
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£29.99Die Fledermaus Overture Johann Strauss II arr. Joseph Knight
The Strauss family were known as the "Waltz Kings" and they had a tremendous success during the latter half of the nineteenth centaury. Johann Strauss II composed this full opera in 1874, the translation of the title literally means "The Bat". This overture has become a firm favourite with audiences world wide and has been particularly at the famous Vienna New Years Day concert. This is offered as a full score and parts.
Estimated dispatch 5-9 working days
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£55.00
Occasional Overture - Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten composed his Occasional Overture Op.38, for the opening of the BBC Third Programme on 29th September 1946, when it was performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Sir Adrian Boult. It was not heard again until 1982, when the composer's Executors decided that it should be revived. Given the dominance of brass and woodwind in this concise but exciting work, versions for brass band and wind band have been prepared for Britten's centenary year.Brass Band Grade 6: Championship.Duration: 8 Minutes.
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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£50.00
A Festive Overture - Kenneth Hesketh
A Festive Overture received its world premire on 23rd March 2002 at the BASBWE International Conference, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester by the Central Band of the RAF, conducted by Wing Commander Rob Wiffin. The outer sections are busy and colourful, framing an expansive middle section, where Hesketh introduces a typically broad melody.Brass Band Grade 6: ChampionshipDuration: 7 minutes
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 1-3 working days
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£49.951812 Overture - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Robert Childs
The 1812 Overture for Orchestra, Opus 49 is without doubt one of the most popular finales used by orchestras throughout the world. Here we have a new arrangement for brass band skilfully crafted by Dr. Robert Childs. The arrangement is...
Estimated dispatch 5-7 working days
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£64.95Benvenuto Cellini Overture - Hector Berlioz - Christian Jenkins
This overture opens Berlioz's two-act opera about the life of the 16th-century Florentine sculptor and goldsmith. Set in Rome, the opera explores certain episodes of Cellini's life, as recorded in his own memoirs. The first performance took place in Paris...
Estimated dispatch 5-7 working days
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£34.95Overture on America - Jonathan Bates
This Overture is based on the patriotic American song America (My Country 'Tis of Thee). It is very much a 'messed up' take on the song and goes as wildly different from the well-known original as possible. Much of the...
Estimated dispatch 5-7 working days
