SKU: CL.032-0249-01
Featured on the Grammy nominated Mark LP, Alexander Plays Mantooth. A great funk melody in different harmonic contexts. Perfect for festival use or as a fun change-of-pace at your next concert. Cooool to the bone!
SKU: CL.033-0229-00
This fine minor key blues is reminiscent of the jazz quintets of Horace Silver, Art Blakey etc., and is perfect for teaching ensemble sensitivity. Recorded by the Les Hooper Band.
SKU: CL.032-0349-00
Great ensemble writing ensures the band will capture the straight ahead swing style! A perfect concert or fetival selection. Written suggested solos. An outstanding chart that band and audience alike will enjoy!
SKU: CL.032-0349-01
SKU: CL.011-2923-00
American Dream is one of Ken’s his nicest. Tuneful and playable with modest technical requirements, you simply can’t go wrong with this quality march. Perfect for contest or concert.
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
SKU: CL.015-2595-01
An exceptionally nice traditional march for younger bands by Ken Harris. Sounding as big and full as many more difficult marches, this appealing march is quite accessible and perfect for concert or contest use. The newest in a long line of quality marches for younger players by the composer, Badge of Honor is sure to be performed for years to come. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
SKU: CL.032-0249-00
SKU: CL.024-4550-01
Opening with a dramatic fanfare which incorporates a gracious and flowing melody, this exciting piece builds in power and tension to a bright Allegro. This section incorporates a simple but effective melody in the trumpets and is reintroduced several times throughout the piece, modified by tempo, phrase length and instrumentation. An exciting piece to prepare with your students and a powerful performance composition for your audiences, Missa Festi is a perfect selection for contest or festival.
SKU: CL.032-2512-01
Written in the style of and dedicated to the great Woody Herman Bands, Kissin’ Cousins is a hot shuffle chart that is perfect for concert and festival use. Has an open section for soloists of your choice and lots of great ensemble writing ala Woody. EXCELLENT!
SKU: CL.011-3127-00
Exceptionally nice traditional march for younger bands that sounds as big and full as many more difficult marches. Very appealing yet quite accessible by young players and it’s perfect for concert or contest performances. A wonderful addition to any young band library!
SKU: CL.013-1086-00
One of the most recongized overtures of all time in a very exciting and playable arrangement. A perfect way to expose your players to the wonderful world of Wagner.
SKU: CL.013-1086-01
SKU: KN.9206
UPC: 822795092066.
Where energy, humor, dance, a tinge of sorrow, and the joy to be alive meet -- that's where you'll find Klemzer music. This soulful melody with its spirited rhythms will animate your orchestra and bring your audience to its feet. The Junior (grade 2+) and Senior (grade 4) editions interlock to create a wonderful multi-level edition that's perfect for all-district concerts and festivals. Duration ca. 2:35. An interlocking score can be downloaded for free here. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: CL.035-2565-00
A big-time hurry-up swinger in the Woody Herman tradition. This exciting barnburner will challenge your jazz ensemble to new heights. Includes an optional unison contrafactum section for really hot bands. Not easy but worth the effort, plenty of space for solos and tons of great ensemble writing. Brass ranges are quite modest for a chart at this level. Perfect chart for festival use or that special spot on your concert.
SKU: CF.YPS193F
ISBN 9781491148150. UPC: 680160905652. 9 x 12 inches.
Break through the midday doldrums (or mid-rehearsal doldrums) by having your students rock out in a bluesy, rock style piece for young bands. With plenty of percussion and even a head banging breakout section, this tune will energize your band and is a perfect tool for teaching the concept of how Blues influenced Rock 'n' Roll.
SKU: CL.024-4016-01
This powerful work for young bands depicts vivid images of ancient Chinese warriors in battle. Many battles were won through strategically kept secrets that would surprise the enemy. Using only 4 pitches (Ab, Bb, Eb and E) this work will amaze your listeners with the technical complexity displayed by your young players. Perfect for your next festival or concert performance!
SKU: CL.011-3127-01
SKU: CL.031-3109-01
Uptempo retro swing in a minor mode that really jumps! No solos but does feature a call and answer section where you can choose who does the calling. Has a Krupa style tom-tom section for the drums and a guitar chord help sheet is included. Perfect for a wide variety of performance situations and it’s loaded with audience appeal! A bigtime sound for younger bands!
SKU: CL.032-2825-01
High speed industrial strength big band jazz from the powerful pen of Dominic Spera. Not for the faint of heart, this incredible chart is a perfect competition vehicle for better bands. Great ensemble writing, lots of solo space, and a breakneck tempo combine to provide maximum excitement.
SKU: CL.RWS-1853-01
A beautifully written lyrical chorale for trumpet ensemble. Utilizing the whole tone scale, Christopher Kyle Green takes full advantage of the brilliant, organ-like sounds a trumpet ensemble can create. Perfect for solo & ensemble events, prism concerts or chamber music performances.
SKU: CF.YPS183F
ISBN 9781491148051. UPC: 680160905553. 9 x 12 inches.
Original, tuneful, and upbeat, Cal's Jig is perfect for your next contest or festival performance. Thanks to Bill Calhoun's careful attention to scoring, every section of the band has a chance to shine and handle the melodic material. Beginning level groups can work on a lighter style with this unique dance piece.
SKU: CL.015-2596-01
An excellent concert piece for very young featuring tempo and style changes making it a perfect teaching tool as well. Also includes an optional keyboard part. Very strong from the first note to the last.
SKU: CL.015-2596-00
SKU: CF.YPS144F
ISBN 9780825896361. UPC: 798408096366. 9 x 12 inches.
This driving rhythmic piece is written to depict an exhilarating run down a whitewater river. Composer Ed Kiefer draws on his years of experience as a band director to provide a perfect choice for younger bands with small forces in the lower voices as those sections are mostly scored in unison. A welcome addition to the repertoire for young band festival performances.
SKU: KN.42342
UPC: 822795423426.
A solid rhythmic groove and a lyrical melody combine to create the foundation of this driving Latin chart. Rich ensemble voicings and an open solo section over easy changes make this a perfect vehicle for teaching the Latin style. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 3:33. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: CL.032-3439-01
Explosive rock chart that features your trumpet section's technique. Use of repetitive rhythms and fingerings that lay well on the instrument combines to make this chart very playable yet sounding much more difficult than it really is. Written solos over easy changes in an open solo section make this chart perfect for bands interested in developing young jazz soloists. Careful attention has been paid to instrument ranges and scoring for smaller, younger groups to make this chart a winner, no matter what size or skill level of your group.
SKU: CL.012-2646-00
A fresh new concert march from the pen of a very popular composer, Ed Huckeby. Perfect for concert or contest use, features bold rhythms, exciting dynamic changes and memorable melodic lines which make it highly effective.
SKU: CL.032-3642-01
A solidly scored rock tune with a 1960’s feel that is full of energy. Perfect for developing bands, it has no solos, but lots of fun as each section in the band has interesting parts. Sure to be a favorite with students and its a wonderful chart to develop confidence in young players and audiences are sure to love it. A Real Winner!
SKU: CL.031-3208-00
An outstanding chart that's perfect for teaching beginning jazz bands traditional swing concepts. No solos except for a couple of short drum fills, but every section of the band get plenty of chances to shine! Playable with limited instrumentation (3 Sax, 2 Tpt, 1 Trom + Rhythm). Includes a guitar performance help sheet! A superb chart for your beginning jazz students!