SKU: CL.015-3251-00
Your young band will love this one! Take a rock beat, mix it with energetic melodic lines, shake it up with a little creative flair, and there you have it.a classic rock tune which will knock their socks off. But, beware of the pitfalls.your young students will want to play this one at EVERY rehearsal. It's a great young band concert closer! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
SKU: CL.011-4380-01
This rockin’ medley of classic Christmas carols will be on your must play list as a favorite for years to come! Driving rock rhythms and syncopated melodic elements place a new spin on Deck The Halls, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Joy To The World. Feature your percussion section with this upbeat selection and give your holiday concert that extra flair.
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.024-4328-01
Tchaikovsky's masterpiece The Nutcracker has delighted countless millions over the years. This arrangement for young band by Robert W. Smith provides a fresh perspective to the holiday classic. With multiple teaching opportunities throughout the arrangement, Rockin' Nutcracker brings together well known melodies in a contemporary style. This will be a rehearsal and concert favorite for all!
SKU: CL.023-5029-00
Written in classic rock style, Chill Out! will be a monster hit with your young band members! Every section gets a starring role and an opportunity to shine in this piece, including your percussion section. Perfect for early concert performances, this piece is sure to become one of your go-to pieces for that showcase performance of your first- or second-year band! A real winner!
SKU: CL.023-5029-01
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Classic Rock.
SKU: CL.032-3840-01
Break out your conga, cabasa and cowbell to add a zesty flavor of the Caribbean to this medium easy Latin rocker. Teach the classic Latin rock feel with this spicy tune that features plenty of unison lines for every section. The open solo section, for any instrument, features one easy and essential scale for all young jazzers - G Dorian. Don’t have a soloist? The great background riffs can stand alone. A guitar performance helper sheet with suggested voicings is included. Very playable with younger groups, but mature enough for any band - the perfect Latin chart for contest or festival.
SKU: AP.49152
ISBN 9781470646974. UPC: 038081566207. English.
Van Halen Hits, arranged by Victor López, will treat your students and audience to a Van Halen classic rock tour at your next program. This ultimate classic rock medley showcases Panama and Jump, two of Van Halen's biggest hits. Released in 1984 and still hot today, these tunes will definitely get your audience jumping in a heartbeat. (4:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49152S
ISBN 9781470646981. UPC: 038081566214. English.
Van Halen Hits, arranged by Victor López, will treat your students and audience to a Van Halen classic rock tour at your next program. This ultimate classic rock medley showcases Panama and Jump, two of Van Halen's biggest hits. Released in 1984 and still hot today, these tunes will definitely get your audience jumping in a heartbeat. (4:10) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49008S
ISBN 9781470646868. UPC: 038081566092. English.
Van Halen Hits, arranged by Victor López, will treat your students and audience to a Van Halen classic rock tour at your next program. This ultimate classic rock medley showcases Panama and Jump, two of Van Halen's biggest hits. Released in 1984 and still hot today, these tunes will definitely get your audience jumping in a heartbeat. This arrangement will work great with strings and percussion alone or full orchestra. (4:05) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49008
ISBN 9781470646851. UPC: 038081566085. English.
Van Halen Hits, arranged by Victor López, will treat your students and audience to a Van Halen classic rock tour at your next program. This ultimate classic rock medley showcases Panama and Jump, two of Van Halen's biggest hits. Released in 1984 and still hot today, these tunes will definitely get your audience jumping in a heartbeat. This arrangement will work great with strings and percussion alone or full orchestra. (4:05) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: CL.023-3754-01
Featuring the percussion section throughout, Drummin' Surf-ari conjures images of the sand, sun and surf in a time when surf rock music ruled the waves. Written in a classic 1960s surf rock style, this will be the hit of your next concert!
SKU: CL.032-3995-01
Take a well-known holiday classic, give it to a creative arranger, and you get a hard driving rock chart that's filled with instrumental and dynamic contrasts! After an attention-getting introduction, a few bars of the melody are played quietly in 3/4. Then it's straight-ahead rock in 4/4. The open solo section for any instrument has only two chords, and the chart works fine even if the solo section is omitted. A very impressive chart at the medium-easy level. The trumpets never leave the staff. It's the perfect something different for your holiday concerts.
SKU: CL.032-2561-01
From the first note of the slow and bluesy introduction down to the very last note of the solidly scored rock section, Jim Swearingen’s Bring It On Home is a true gospel rock classic. Features a combo within the band of Tenor, Trumpet and Trombone that sets up the full tutti sections. This exceptionally appealing chart sounds much harder than it is and is sure to be a favorite at concerts and contests for years to come. Exceptional!
SKU: CL.011-4143-01
Jeff Steinberg's Gospel John was a great hit for Maynard Ferguson in the 1970's and still sounds totally hip. This new Andy Clark arrangement makes it playable with mid-level concert bands where it is sure to be a favorite with students and audiences alike! Ranges are reasonable and all the sections of your band get a chance to shine. A timeless classic that really rocks!
SKU: CL.SCM-1004-01
This driving Rock/ Funk/ Ballad/ Blues is Thad's tour de force which captures the essence of life in a part of New York City in the 1970's. Carefully re-scored to be playable by high school and developing college bands. Classic!
SKU: CL.032-4956-00
This up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is fire! From start to finish, Wayfaring Stranger is high octane all the way, featuring Larry Barton’s signature driving rock feel. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this chart features repetitive rhythms and patterns that will help you get performance ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Playable with limited instrumentation or full big band, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over easy changes, Wayfaring Stranger will be accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles, as well as a lot of fun for more advanced groups. Loaded with performer and audience appeal, this tune is an ideal contest/concert selection. Don’t miss this one!
SKU: CL.032-3319-01
A sensational arrangement of this well known carol classic that is full of holiday cheer! Very rhythmic in concept, it contains one short open solo section which may be played by any horn. Will sound very impressive with a minimum amount of rehearsal time. A great way to rock the house at your holiday performances. Very Hip!!!
SKU: CL.SCM-1004-00
SKU: CL.032-4956-01
SKU: CL.015-2730-00
A classic and familiar folk melody that’s all wrapped up in a unique new arrangement for young bands. Huckeby combines a contemporary rock sound and very easy mixed meters to make this an appealing and unusual piece for this level.
SKU: CL.032-4805-00
This rock rendition of the classic holiday carol Away in a Manger is great fun for bands to play, and audiences to hear! With an irresistible groove, this arrangement includes an open solo section for any instrument, and includes a written solo option. While written for traditional big band instrumentation, it is playable with just rhythm section and a single trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone and tenor saxophone. Limited ranges make this highly accessible to a wide range of bands. Check this out!
SKU: CL.031-2831-00
A super arrangement of the great Bobby Freeman rock classic that is perfect for very young jazz bands. Really captures the sound and feel of the original without many technical or range demands. Playable with limited instrumentation and is full of crowd appeal!
SKU: CL.032-4853-01
This is up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is a guaranteed winner! After a short and solemn introduction, featuring an alto sax solo, Down to the River kicks into high gear, with the composer’s signature driving rock feel. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that will help you get performance ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Playable with limited instrumentation, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over easy changes, Down to the River is accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles, as well as a lot of fun for more advanced groups. Loaded with lots of appeal, this tune is an ideal contest/concert selection. Don’t miss this one!
