SKU: CL.011-2740-00
As with his extremely popular pieces as Brandon Bay, Abington Ridge and Oxford Point, Crystal Medallion Overture is suitable for a wide range of performance situations and is certain to be a favorite of students and audiences alike. GUARANTEED!
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.032-3352-00
Another big time industrial strength rock chart for developing bands by Larry Barton. Includes a flexible solo section for any soloist of your choosing (written suggested solos are included) and it’s playable with limited instrumentation. Ranges are quite modest for this grade level. Larry’s charts at this grade level have been very popular for the past few years and this is one of his strongest. Exceptional!
SKU: CL.011-2893-01
Your mid-level band will find lots of adventure in this strong piece by Ed Huckeby. The warm, slow section is one of the nicest we have heard and will help you teach the art of legato phrasing to your students. Certain to be a very popular selection for concerts and contests.
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A very popular contest and concert choice for mid-level bands, this outstanding David Shaffer composition is exceptionally nice and an excellent teaching material that will motivate your students to reach the next level. Very Nice and very highly recommened!
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This impressive composition for developing band has all of the elements that have made David Shaffer’s music exceptionally popular. Full of percussion, flowing melodic lines, distinct counterpoint and dramatic rhythmic excitement, this composition is fully accessible for younger players yet it has a unique mature sound. Written to catch the excitement and exhilaration of the first humans to step on the face of the moon, Sea of Tranquility will be the highlight of your concert and a great contest piece as well.
SKU: CL.011-3809-01
For some time, advanced bands have enjoyed Steven Reineke's popular composition Fate of the Gods. In this new edition, Matt Conaway has carefully adapted Steven's outstanding work for younger groups, so they too can experience this important legend from Norse mythology. This is sure to bring down the house at your next performance! STUNNING!
SKU: CL.011-2506-00
A terrific feature for young clarinet sections by noted film composer, Lennie Niehaus. The first clarinet parts (Gr.2 1/2) challenge your best young players while the second clarinet parts (Gr.2) build confidence in your weaker players by staying below the break. An appealing piece that will be a popular program number while creating big dividends for the future in your clarinet section.
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Another very strong concert or contest overture from the composer of Abington Ridge, Brandon Bay, Oxford Pointe and many other quality young band pieces! Addison Way starts off with a lively allegro section that contains all of the appeal that has made this composer so popular. A charming section in 3/4 provides the contrasts that make this such a delightful piece for Jr. High and Middle School bands. Playable yet challenging for younger players. A Guaranteed Winner!
SKU: CL.011-2478-00
A delightful march with a truly regal sound. The haunting melody and stately tempo make this a very appealing selection for either contest or concert use and its slightly modal sound is sure to make it a favorite with your students. Another extraordinary young band piece from a very popular composer. A REAL WINNER!
SKU: CL.011-4407-00
One of Karl King’s most famous and popular marches, The Trombone King is now available in a Command series edition, making it accessible to younger musicians. While the title rightly implies that trombones are featured, your entire band will shine with this timeless classic march. Exceptionally well-suited for contest and festival performance, as well as any concert setting, The Trombone King will delight your audiences from start to finish. Our highest recommendation!
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Steven Reineke’s popular composition Sedona has been a favorite of advanced bands for many years. This Command series version has been carefully and skillfully adapted for less-experienced groups, while keeping all of the style and western flair of the original. This outstanding arrangement is the perfect choice for concert or festival performances. Excellent!
SKU: CL.011-2667-00
Starts out with an original theme and then goes into the ever-popular You’re A Grand Old Flag. For the big finish, the composer skillfully weaves these two themes together and creating a very pleasing and impressive work for intermediate-level bands.
SKU: CL.011-3526-01
A delightful arrangement of one of the most popular piano teaching pieces of all time. It makes a unique band piece and your audience members will remember it from their days of piano lessons. Delicate syncopation and distinctive harmonic content make this a wonderful teaching tool and an outstanding choice for any concert or contest performance. Very highly recommended!
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Beautiful and touching, Heaven's Light is one of Steven Reineke's most popular works. This arrangement by Rob Romeyn has been skillfully adapted for the Barnhouse Command series to better fit less-experienced bands with limited instrumentation. The full effect and sensitivity of the original remains. We are excited to offer this fine arrangement of the Reineke classic – an outstanding choice for any concert performance.
SKU: CL.011-3827-01
Holiday cheer takes a time-out in Matt Conaway’s humorous tale of Christmas carolers who just can’t agree on which song to sing. A series of interruptions, interjections, and intrusions breaks down into an all-out argument until the musicians find common ground in a song that will always be popular this time of year. A great way to add some humor to your winter concert!
SKU: CL.011-1819-01
Here is a well-scored and tuneful work by the popular composer of marches for young band.
SKU: CL.011-2482-01
AAn absolute must play for maturing bands! The rhythmic excitement, brilliance and vitality of the opening sections leads to a lyrical folk-like melody reminiscent of a beautiful Irish lullaby. An outstanding new work by one of the most popular composers of young band literature. Great for festival or concert performances!
SKU: CL.011-2109-00
A drama in sound for the developing band cast in the ABA overture form by a very popular composer. With its contrasting textures, colors, and tempi, ``Stormy Point’’ will serve beautifully as your contest feature selection.
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A marvelous contest piece that follows in the tradition of his very popular Excellentia Overture.’’ Starting with the broad fanfare introduction, the composition is built on a simple fugue starting in the woodwinds which eventually winds through the different voices of the band. A lush and expressive middle section provides just the right amount of contrast. Ideal for Jr. High and Middle School bands.
SKU: CL.026-4973-00
One of James Swearingen’s most popular holiday works, On A Cold Winter’s Night, is now available in a flexible instrumentation setting in the Build-A-Band series. The holiday season magically comes alive with this creative setting of two all-time favorite carols. The accessibility of this piece will allow musicians the opportunity to quickly achieve a high level of musical performance. Tuneful melodies, beautiful harmonies, tasteful percussion make this the perfect choice for that special concert. Highly recommended!
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You’ll want to put your whole band on the Honor Roll’’ after you hear them perform this great Ken Harris march. Traditional in style yet playable by very young bands, Ken’s melodic flair and skillful scoring have produced yet another addition to his already impressive list of popular young band marches including Field of Victory,’’ Pride & Glory March’’ and Blessings of Liberty’’ and Shooting Star.’’ Very Highly Recommended! Full Score.
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An impressive Count Basie style chart delivers with the sound of jazz big bands so popular in the late 40’s into the mid 50’s. Great teaching piece that is very playable and it swings! Written solos. Written ranges: Trp. 1 ( A) , Trb. (G) , Alto (C).
SKU: CL.031-2613-00
A medium tempo swing blues for young bands that really cooks. Includes an open section with backgrounds for solos by any instrument on Bb blues changes. Range requirements are very modest and the chart works well even with incomplete instrumentation. A very tasty arrangement that sounds much more advanced than it is. Excellent chart for concert or contest use by a very popular writer for young bands. Very Nice!
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A hard hitting R & B flavored shuffle that really kicks! The Tenors and Trombones take the lead and build to a wide open powerhouse finish. Contains an open solo section that can be used by any instrument and written solo suggestions are provided. Southside Shuffle is a perfect example of why Howard Rowe’s charts have become so popular with mid-level bands.
