SKU: HL.49007443
ISBN 9790001079983. UPC: 884088073909. 9.0x12.0x0.258 inches.
Flute solo (also alto flute, bass flute, small orchestra and tape.
SKU: HL.14029991
ISBN 9788759859421. Danish.
The Maiden In The Tower (Jungfrun I Tornet) Vocal Score : Danish/German The only opera written by Sibelius is a short melodrama in 8 scenes.
SKU: HL.14033916
SKU: HL.14033917
SKU: HL.49044193
ISBN 9790220134661. UPC: 888680058838. 8.25x11.5x0.43 inches. English - German.
This major work from Alexander Goehr reflects upon the diametrically opposing roles towers can have. The composer writes 'Towers embody the idea of climbing upwards, in the spiritual as much as in the physical sense. Their destruction can be regarded as a punishment (or as a rescue from) man's overwhelming arrogance.'Using texts by Franz Kafka, 17th century mystic Jacob Boehme and Swiss writer Friedrich Durrenmatt, Goehr explores man's desire to build towers to draw closer to God whilst the works feel nothing but despair at the fruitfulness of such a task.
SKU: P2.60005
Turmmusik, meaning tower music, is music played from a church tower by a local band of musicians. It originated in 16th century Germany, where the music performed was usually a chorale played by wind instrumentalists. Brass performances were the most common according to the surviving music, though all kinds of instruments were featured in turmmusik.
SKU: CF.BPS145F
ISBN 9781491161647. UPC: 680160920327.
Datin g back to the 13th century, the clock tower was located in the center of a town and used by townspeople to hear the time through bells and chimes ringing out. There are clock towers all over the world and they are wonderful landmarks to towns and communities. This work begins and ends with the Westminster Chimes theme, which is used by many clocks and clock towers, including Big Ben, the famous clock tower in London. Clock Tower contains many essential musical and technical skills for a beginning level band piece. The tick of the clock mechanism is imitated by pitched woodblocks, and the main theme is based on ascending and descending scale patterns, reinforcing note-reading ability for the beginning student. There are layers of new countermelodies and contrasting sections with dynamics and legato passages, giving the students an opportunity to play in different musical styles. There is a low brass and woodwind feature and a section introducing eighth notes to the upper winds. The sound between the woodwinds and the brass are also important, but many woodwind passages are cued in the brass in case a beginning band might need extra players to help with the balance and blend. This gives the director the opportunity to experiment with these cues and add a few other instruments when needed.Dating back to the 13th century, the clock tower was located in the center of a town and used by townspeople to hear the time through bells and chimes ringing out. There are clock towers all over the world and they are wonderful landmarks to towns and communities. This work begins and ends with the Westminster Chimes theme, which is used by many clocks and clock towers, including Big Ben, the famous clock tower in London.  Clock Tower contains many essential musical and technical skills for a beginning level band piece. The tick of the clock mechanism is imitated by pitched woodblocks, and the main theme is based on ascending and descending scale patterns, reinforcing note-reading ability for the beginning student. There are layers of new countermelodies and contrasting sections with dynamics and legato passages, giving the students an opportunity to play in different musical styles. There is a low brass and woodwind feature and a section introducing eighth notes to the upper winds. The sound between the woodwinds and the brass are also important, but many woodwind passages are cued in the brass in case a beginning band might need extra players to help with the balance and blend. This gives the director the opportunity to experiment with these cues and add a few other instruments when needed. .
SKU: CF.BPS145
ISBN 9781491161258. UPC: 680160919840.
SKU: XC.HCB1907
UPC: 812598031942. 9 x 12 inches.
Robert Thurston’s Tower of Inspiration has something of interest for every young performer in your ensemble. A stately fanfare sets up a noble ceremonial march theme, and softer interludes provide dynamic and textural contrast. Throughout, the players will find the inner lines to be as engaging as the melodies they’re supporting. Tower of Inspiration can open or close your beginning band program, or fill any slot in between!
SKU: XC.HCB1907FS
UPC: 812598031324. 9 x 12 inches.