SKU: HL.48022569
UPC: 884088677763. 9x12 inches.
The “cat and mouse chase” has been a part of folklore and popular culture since the time of pharaohs in ancient Egypt. Over the ages, the chase has served as a metaphor for the suspenseful and sometimes alternating relation between hunter and hunted. In the modern age, the story has been played out hundreds of times in popular animated cartoons, often accompanied by a musical score representing the energetic spirit of the chase with lively twists and turns, sudden surprises and tongue-in-cheek music. In this spirit of playfulness and suspense, Robert Spittal has created a marvelous work that is both entertaining and exhilarating. Duration: 6:30 (Grade 4) Recorded by the University of North Texas Wind Symphony – Eugene Migliaro Corporon, conductor
SKU: HL.4005906
UPC: 888680942793. 9.0x12.0x0.058 inches.
Written in a sophisticated and dynamic style, this work from James Curnow is more impressive sounding than the easy grade level would indicate. Opening with a rhythmic and intense tocatta, this theme is contrasted with a sustained and lyric chorale section. Both themes are combined at the end for a powerful and rewarding finish.
SKU: CL.011-4091-01
Cats’ Night Out follows the adventures of a cat as it makes its big escape to explore the magical mysteries that await our feline friend in the darkness of the great outdoors. The opening line foreshadows the upcoming movements of our cat as it experiences a night outside. The first movement, On the Prowl, musically represents the cat as it roams around the neighborhood looking for adventure. The second movement Mouse Hunt, melodiously depicts a cat as it hunts down its favorite prey the mouse. The surprise ending represents the mouse making his great escape. This is a truly enjoyable selection for students and audiences alike. This programmatic work is an excellent choice for your next 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: HL.48024060
UPC: 888680680695. 9.0x12.0x0.059 inches. Aurelio Bonelli/trans. Shelley Hanson.
“Woodwind and percussion players usually are unfamiliar with the antiphonal brass choir tradition. I made this modern, more easily readable version of Bonelli's classic 1600 Toccata for flexible wind ensemble with optional percussion, so that as few as 8 players up to full symphonic band could play in this style. I've used it as a dramatic concert opener, with the second, smaller group positioned behind the audience.†~ Shelley Hanson Recorded by the Eden Prairie (MN) High School Wind Ensemble - Dr. Elizabeth Jackson, conductor.
SKU: HL.4005055
UPC: 888680675745. 9.0x12.0x0.085 inches.
The Wildcat Creek in central Indiana forms a valley connecting all schools in the Howard County area for whom this piece was written. Opening with the percussion section in a stately style, the main theme is first heard in a chorale-like setting. Designed as an extended fanfare, the piece quickly builds in intensity with each subsequent phrase, and culminates in a fast-paced and brilliant sounding ending flourish. Effective as a concert opener. Dur: 3:15.
SKU: CL.012-4612-01
During the Jazz age of the 1920's, the cat's pajamas referred to anything special, unique or cool. Musically speaking, the image of a cat in pajamas might suggest combining low clarinets (reminiscent of Prokofiev's use of a clarinet to describe the cat in Peter And The Wolf) with a jaunty little tune in ragtime style, adding a few instrumental meows, and you have (what else?): The Cat’s Pajamas: A Felicitous Feline Ragtime Novelty! Audiences and performers will love it from head to tail!
SKU: CL.012-4612-00
SKU: CL.RWS-2029-00
For every Alpha Dog there is a Beta Cat! This follow-up to the popular Alpha Dog for Very Beginning Band portrays a perhaps frustrated yet sneaky cat who attacks when it is least expected! Cymbal scrapes and soft melodies are interrupted when the cat decides to POUNCE! But...this cat always lands on its feet and always has the last hiss.
SKU: CL.RWS-2029-01
For every Alpha Dog there is a Beta Cat! This follow-up to the popular Alpha Dog for Very Beginning Band portrays a perhaps frustrated yet sneaky cat who attacks when it is least expected! Cymbal scrapes and soft melodies are interrupted when the cat decides to POUNCE! But…this cat always lands on its feet and always has the last hiss.
SKU: BT.DHP-1043546-140
Claudio Monteverdi composed this toccata as an instrumental introduction for the opera L’Orfeo (1607). According to the composer, this introduction should be played three times before the rising of the curtain. This is actually the first overture in the history of opera.)The story of Orfeo, who enchanted nature with his music, is tragic, as he loses his beloved Eurydice and decides to retrieve her from the underworld. On their return journey, one glance back at her is fatal: he loses her for the second time.)This arrangement for wind band is very suitable as a concert opener. The toccata is played three times just like the original. The first time it is played by a quintetconsisting of two trumpets and three trombones.)Various ways of performing this toccata are possible. The tension builds up more intensely if the quintet starts off stage. Eventually, these five players join the band, after which the tutti version follows two times. You can also have the brass play from the gallery during the second or third time for a double choir effect. Claudio Monteverdi componeerde deze toccata als instrumentale inleiding tot de opera L’Orfeo (1607). Dit arrangement voor harmonieorkest is dan ook heel geschikt als openingswerk. De toccata wordt drie keer gespeeld, de eerste keer door een kwintet van twee trompetten en drie trombones. De opbouw van de spanning is intenser als het kwintet in de coulissen of achter het podium begint. Vervolgens voegen deze vijf muzikanten zich bij de rest van het orkest, waarna de tutti-versie nog twee keer klinkt.Claudio Monteverdi schrieb diese Toccata als instrumentales Vorspiel zur Oper l'Orfeo. Sie sollte drei Mal vor der Hebung des Vorhangs gespielt werden. Damit hatte er tatsächlich die erste Ouvertüre der Operngeschichte geschaffen! Wie im Original, wird auch in dieser Bearbeitung die Toccata drei Mal gespielt: zunächst von einem Trompeten- und Posaunenquintett, dann zwei Mal vom gesamten Blasorchester. Ein ideales Eröffnungswerk!Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) a composé cette toccata instrumentale pour l’ouverture de son opéra tragique L’Orfeo (1607). Selon le souhait du compositeur, cette pièce d’introduction doit être jouée trois fois rideau baissé. Ce faisant, Monteverdi a composé la première ouverture dans l’histoire de l’opéra. Cet arrangement pour Orchestre d’Harmonie est idéal pour débuter un concert. Fidèle la version originale, la Toccata est interprétée trois fois dont la première par un quintette composé de trois trombones et de deux trompettes.Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) compose questa Toccata strumentale per l’ouverture dell’opera tragica L’Orfeo (1607). Il compositore desiderava che questo brano di apertura fosse eseguito tre volte a sipario chiuso. Così facendo, compose la prima ouverture nella storia dell’opera. Questo arrangiamento per banda è ideale per iniziare un concerto. Fedele alla versione originale, la Toccata è interpretata tre volte, di cui la prima dal quintetto composto da tre tromboni e due trombe.
SKU: BT.DHP-1043546-010
SKU: HL.4004998
UPC: 888680657529. 9.0x12.0x0.031 inches.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical Cats originally opened on Broadway in 1982 and went on to enjoy a stunning run of 18 years. In 2016 Cats is back for a triumphant return, and here is the signature ballad carefully arranged for younger players.
SKU: CF.FPS141
ISBN 9781491147252. UPC: 680160904754. 9 x 12 inches.
The Lightning Catcher celebrates youth and the mysteries of a summer night. The wonder of lightning bugs and the hours spent chasing, catching, and releasing them back into the night are childhood staples for many. With big, bold gestures and textures throughout, this dramatic piece is sure to bring your audience back to the days of their youth.
SKU: CF.FPS141F
ISBN 9781491147955. UPC: 680160905454. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: CL.012-2447-00
Fresh and Different! From the bold opening strains of the brilliant fanfare to the rousing conclusion of the lively toccata, this superb new work by Ed Huckeby shouts CLASSIC! Ideal for contest, festival or concert.
About C.L. Barnhouse Classics Series
Under the editorial supervision of Dr. Alfred Reed, these classics from master composers have been adapted and arranged for concert band. A perfect way to acquaint concert band performers and audiences with some of the greatest classical music of all time!
SKU: CL.012-2447-01
SKU: HL.44010638
UPC: 884088505974. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Symfonische gedichten zijn gewoonlijk verhalende of beschrijvende werken die zijn gebaseerd op een verhaallijn - of het nu gaat om poezie of proza. Naar het voorbeeld van meestercomponisten als Berlioz, Liszt en Debussy zet MaximeAulio het genre voort met Montsegur, een klankgedicht dat uitgaat van het dramatische verhaal over de burcht van de katharen, het Chateau de Montsegur (Ariege, Frankrijk). Als een impressionistische schilder gebruikt de componistveel nuances en klankkleuren, steeds perfect in harmonie met de betreffende thematiek. Een schilderachtig solowerk voor trombone!In der Tradition von Meisterkomponisten, wie Berlioz, Liszt und Debussy, erweitert Maxime Aulio das Genre des Tongedichts um Montsegur, einem Werk auf der Grundlage der dramatischen Geschichte der gleichnamigen Festung in Sudfrankreich. Wie ein impressionistischer Maler verwendete Maxime Aulio dabei viele Tonnuancen und Klangfarben. Ein malerisch schones Solowerk fur Posaune und Blasorchester! Un poeme symphonique est une composition dont la nature expressive releve d'une intention essentiellement poetique ou descriptive, s'appuyant explicitement sur un theme, un personnage, une legende le plus souvent inspires par un texte litteraire. Suivant l'exemple d'illustres compositeurs tels que Berlioz, Liszt et Debussy, entre autres, Maxime Aulio fait perdurer le genre dans ce poeme de sons qui relate l'histoire tragique du chateau de Montsegur (Ariege, France), bastion de la resistance cathare. Et tel un peintre impressionniste, il choisit, une multitude de timbres et de couleurs tonales toujours en parfaite adequation avec le motif a decrire. Le tableau respire, etl'on percoit dans les premieres mesures, le souffle du vent. La beaute du paysage qui s'enroule autour du gigantesque piton rocheux defile sous nos yeux quand soudain, une volee de carreaux d'arbalete fend l'air en sifflant comme une pluie de fer. On entend les pierres s'ecraser sur les murailles du chateau. La forteresse cathare est assiegee... Dans ce climat musical pesant et poignant, le trombone revet une dimension tragique servie par une symbolique expressive. Il expose des themes cycliques qui reviennent dans l'ensemble de l'œuvre : le theme du chateau, la priere des Parfaits, le theme du bucher. En mars 1244, 207 Parfaits cathares perirent brules vifs. Presque huit siecles plus tard, ces flammes d'un autre age alimentent encore les rumeurs les plus folles.
