Flexi-Collection - World Tour
Eight original compositions scored specifically for junior/youth bands, each taking a familiar style of music from key countries, demonstrating the international musical influence that surrounds us.
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QUICKVIEWAfrican Dawn
£20.00This piece is part of the Flexi-Collection – World Tour Series and embraces the sounds and imagery of a tribal group out singing on a remote hill top (where a phrase is sung and response given by the group). This is effectively recreated by soloists around the band playing and responding. There are also opportunities to spread lots of percussion throughout the band and/or have players clapping the separate rhythms to bring forth the African atmosphere. A great interactive showcase piece. Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWCaribbean Calypso
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson specifically for the Flexi-Collection World Tour Series. Caribbean Calypso opens the doors to a memorable concert item, with the option of including a local steel drum group to join you. Lots of fun to be had with this unusual combination. But don’t worry, there is an alternative solo version if a steel drum group isn’t possible, so you can still bring the sea, sand and sun to your concert hall with the distinctive style of this music. Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWSquare Dance
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson specifically for our Flexi-Collection World Tour Series. Create your own barn dance atmosphere with this distinctive number. It gets the imagination drawn to a scene of cowboys and their partners enjoying the group dancing and once again delivers an open door for a bit of stage dressing and the occasional bit of gingham! Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWThe Children of Chernigov
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson specifically for the Flexi-Collection World Tour Series. This piece is a tribute to the children still affected by the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear disaster. Chernigov is an area, originally part of the USSR, now Ukraine, originally inhabited by Cossack tribes. This piece is a “Cossack Dance”, which starts slowly in a minor key, and then shifts to the tonic major for a lively dance. Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
Listen In (performance sound sample courtesy of Ushaw’s Youth Brass Concert – World Tour 2019):
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QUICKVIEWThe Terracotta Army of Mount Li
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson specifically for our Flexi-Collection World Tour Series. Inspired by this wonder of the world, the piece embraces the Chinese style of music which often uses the pentatonic scale. It’s a sequence which is something quite unusual to our ears in the western world and can be quickly demonstrated by playing only the black notes on the piano. Luckily for the players, this version has been put into an easier key, but still retains the distinctive sounds. Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWThe Windmills of La Mancha
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson and scored specifically for our Flexi-Collection World Tour Series, this lively piece brings a truly Spanish flavour to the stage. Using the colourful story of Don Quixote as its inspiration, the composer has used the distinctive Spanish rhythms and harmonies to create a memorable performance that will no doubt get the audience finishing off with a loud “Ole”! Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
Listen In (performance sound sample courtesy of Ushaw’s Youth Brass Concert – World Tour 2019):
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QUICKVIEWWhat’s The Matter Horn?
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson and scored specifically for our Flexi-Collection World Tour Series. Steve has been inspired by fond memories of hearing Alpine Bands and seeing knee slapping dancers performing in Switzerland for this piece. It starts with some off-stage calls (which could even be from an Alpine Horn if one is available), and moves into a lively dance section, ending with a little yodeling! There are various ways to convey the yodeling through instruments, but a bit of vocal yodel practice could be a novel new addition to the band’s warm-up routine! Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWWorld Tour Series – Complete Album
£120.00Composed by Steve Robson, the Flexi-Collection World Tour Series Complete Album includes all 8 titles from the series in one album, at a money-saving price! With a 25% saving against the total price of purchasing the titles individually, the World Tour Series Album is a great way to create varied, versatile and flexible repertoire for your junior/youth band or brass ensemble in one album. Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWYou’ve Been Tango’d – Buenos Aires
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson and scored specifically for our Flexi-Collection World Tour Series, this piece brings the intensity and distinctive style of the Tango dance into the band context. This piece is an ideal number to bring an up beat change to a programme and also offers plenty of opportunities to incorporate a little choreography and even costumes! Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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