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Guardian of the Valleys
Commissioned by the Abertillery Town Band for its 40th Anniversary, this piece tells the story of the Six Bells Mining Disaster.
An Ideal finisher for ambitious entertainment contests, it also features a narrator.
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A Western Suite€94.99
The atmosphere of the Wild West is caught in a striking and most imaginative way by young composer Andreas Schulte in this work. A caravan of gold- and fortuneseekers launch themselves into a big adventure and begin their rush westward.
The first movement desciribes these first days of buoyancy and optimism in a crisp march. Near the campfire the pioneers rest themselves, and the music expresses feelings of romance, nostalgia for the past and hopes for the future. A wistful melody very characteristically communicates these feelings. Relaxation takes place in the third movement which is a musical characterization of a rodeo and its attendant festivities. It is obvious that sometimes something goes wrong and this aspect can also be heard.
Nevertheless, the valiant rider wins in the end. With a flashback to the beginning, the journey is completed musically, thus giving the composition a dignified finale.
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Melita Variations€97.90
This piece is a set of variations based on the hymn tune «Melita» (John Bacchus Dykes), this hymn is also widely known as «Eternal Father! Strong to Save». The hymn is built on a structure of six, two bar phrases. The melody and rhythm are simple in nature allowing for a great deal of exploration in variations.