SKU: CL.012-1274-00
Exceptional contest or festival music for the class B or C band. This score has been built around two authentic bits of Irish folk music.
SKU: CL.012-2001-00
One of Debussy’s most popular works. The Engulfed Cathedral has been transcribed in many different forms, and is available for the modern concert band/wind ensemble. Written in a short span of two months, the Preludes reveal the evolving ‘impressionist’ style of the composer during the mid-point of his composing career.
SKU: CL.012-3462-00
This glorious setting of two classic carols, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and What Child Is This? is destined to be the work of choice when searching for that special holiday number. Skillfully orchestrated to produce a full-sounding ensemble, this arrangement is highlighted by a beautiful trumpet solo. In addition, lush harmonies, soaring horn lines and limited technical demands will allow you the opportunity to quickly create an expressive performance that will musically serve to inspire one and all. A guaranteed winner!
About Heritage of the March
Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style
SKU: CL.012-3852-75
Costa Del Sol (Coast of the Sun) creates a musical panorama of the beautiful Mediterranean coastline of the Malaga province in southern Spain. Based upon series of chord progressions common to generations of Spanish flamenco guitarist, David Shaffer has crafted a spirited and beautiful setting of three authentic Spanish folk dance forms, the Corrida, Jota and the Fandango. This energetic and captivating composition opens with a fiery statement reminiscent of the traditional Spanish bullfights. A quick folk dance in ! (Jota) follows, utilizing traditional Spanish percussion. The middle section is introduced with a lush alto saxophone solo leading into a lyrical folk dance (Fandango). The fiery Jota returns in two separate but distinct forms to conclude the piece. An excellent contest piece, Costa Del Sol will captivate your audiences with the beautiful imagery of the Spanish countryside.
SKU: CL.012-2021-01
The two pieces which comprise Cameo Suite’’ come from diverse backgrounds, one American and the other English. The Nightingale’’ is a traditional English folksong about unrequited love. The Glendy Burk’’ was composed by Stephen Foster and is a riverboat song depicting the life and times of the riverboat Glendy Burk’’ on the Mississippi.
SKU: CL.012-1322-02
An excellent contest or training piece for young bands incorporating a few 20th Century harmonic techniques with a familiar structural framework. By the writer of the two best-selling overtures The Far Country and Four Winds.
SKU: CL.012-2678-00
A great new edition of Karl L. King’s classic circus piece with a happy ragtime beat. Originally written to accompany a trick horse act with the Barnum & Bailey’s Circus, the tune soon became so popular that it was used for a wide variety of acts including clown walk-a-bouts. Bob Foster’s arrangement retains all of the color and excitement of the original while making it playable with the modern concert band instrumentation. It’s not easy, but it sure is fun!
SKU: CL.012-4716-00
On Christmas Day is an exciting Christmas work from the pen of Robert Longfield. On Christmas Day features two classic traditional English Christmas carols which are cleverly woven together. I Saw Three Ships is subjected to several variations before it serves as counterpoint to The First Noel. Delight the members of the audience and the band with this fresh holiday selection!
SKU: CL.012-3852-01
Costa Del Sol (Coast of the Sun) creates a musical panorama of the beautiful Mediterranean coastline of the Málaga province in southern Spain. Based upon series of chord progressions common to generations of Spanish flamenco guitarist, David Shaffer has crafted a spirited and beautiful setting of three authentic Spanish folk dance forms, the Corrida, Jota and the Fandango. This energetic and captivating composition opens with a fiery statement reminiscent of the traditional Spanish bullfights. A quick folk dance in þ (Jota) follows, utilizing traditional Spanish percussion. The middle section is introduced with a lush alto saxophone solo leading into a lyrical folk dance (Fandango). The fiery Jota returns in two separate but distinct forms to conclude the piece. An excellent contest piece, Costa Del Sol will captivate your audiences with the beautiful imagery of the Spanish countryside.
SKU: CL.012-4586-75
This exciting work introduces a uniquely fast and furious syncopated pace, exploring alternating rhythmic groupings of two and three. Driving percussion and changing moods within a constant Allegro Vivace tempo create special musical tension between the syncopated melodic lines and flowing harmonies. Given its significant flare and unique musical flavor, this work will have tremendous appeal for both performers and audiences alike. Run! is a vibrantly rhythmic work and a great choice for your band's next concert or contest performance!
SKU: CL.012-4322-01
The 4 T's of band performance are addressed in this fundamental warmup set by Robert W. Smith. TIME is presented in multiple meters with options to clap/play with or without a metronome. Two chorale exercises focus on TONE production. We focus on TUNE with tuning chord sequence. TECHNIQUE features a scale/key exercise for technical facility through daily use. An excellent band warm up and pedagogical tool!
SKU: CL.012-1574-01
A brilliant contemporary composition combining both rhythmic drive and melodic flow. The slower middle section contrasts two outer fast sections with a lyric melody alternating between choirs of instruments. A sure contest winner!
SKU: CL.012-3551-01
This famous Allegro movement from a Vivaldi concerto for two trumpets is presented here in an arrangement loaded with flexibility as to choice of soloists and even the accompanying ensemble. May be performed as a solo or as a duet, and it includes solo/duet parts for Bb instruments: Trumpets or Clarinets; C Instruments: Flutes, Oboes, or Violins; Eb Instruments: Alto Saxophones; F Instruments: Horns; and Bass Clef instruments: Bassoons or Trombones. The accompaniment is cleverly scored so that it is playable by a full, traditional concert band; or by a chamber wind ensemble of woodwinds, horns, and timpani (ideal for accompanying upper woodwind soloists.) A great way to feature outstanding soloists from your band!
About C.L. Barnhouse Spotlight Series
The Barnhouse Spotlight series includes publications for solo instruments with concert band accompaniment. These publications are designed to feature outstanding members of your band as soloist, and to provide unique and entertaining programming options. Solo parts are graded more difficult than the band accompaniments
SKU: CL.012-1945-00
Two principal folk-like melodies have been woven together in this little suite. After a brief brass opening a rich chorale is played by woodwinds followed by the development section using sharp accented rhythms. The themes and their variations are added individually as they build for an exciting full band climax.
SKU: CL.012-1958-00
Highly descriptive contest music in two movements. Entrance of the Gods’’ is a study in contrasts with bold, powerful tutti phrases followed by soft, lyrical woodwinds and low brass passages. Tribal Dance’’ features many rhythmic woodwind lines accented by sharp brass accents and a variety of percussion sounds.
About Bach Series arranged by Alfred Reed
Masterful settings for concert band by the venerable Alfred Reed, these works have been scored to achieve richness and beauty without detracting from the textural construction created by Bach himself. Marvelous educational and program material!
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The opening allegro section of this imaginative work contains marvelous rhythmic vitality before moving through two lovely slow sections featuring solos for Trumpet, Flute, and Alto Sax. Niehaus’ use of mixed meters adds color and interest, which makes this number fun to rehearse and a definite pick’’ for contest.
SKU: CL.012-1823-01
A vivid and colorful work for symphonic band, CANZONETTA makes use of energetic rhythmic figurations, and expressive melodic lines to produce a fine overture in contemporary style. Cast in three parts, the warm and flowing middle section provides excellent contrast to the vigor and excitement of the two outer parts.
SKU: CL.012-4931-01
This beautiful composition was commissioned to provide purpose, direction, and comfort for two individual High School Band programs from the same district during the years 2020 - 2021. Virtual learning was established and weekly meetings took place between conductors, students, and composer to collaborate on how the piece would be created. Later, the finished product was premiered individually by both ensembles and a large contingent of family, friends, and school officials were able to share in the positive experience of hearing the music performed in a live setting. Very emotional!
SKU: CL.012-1421-01
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This Karl King gem was written during King’s days as a trouper with the circus, and it really shows! A brass fanfare is followed by two magical strains which are unmistakable King-tunes, and the trio shows influence of ragtime, which was the great musical craze of the time. Embellished with a delightful piccolo solo (but not too difficult!) this wonderful King classic will bring the house down! Includes extensive historical information, rehearsal suggestions, and performance suggestions.
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This stunning transcription of one of Wagner's finest orchestral excerpts is a vibrant showpiece for concert band! The Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin is one of the most famous works from operatic repertoires, and Donald Patterson's magnificent arrangement captures all of the brilliance and power of the original score. Includes a choice of two endings. Mature bands will astonish audiences with this marvelous work. A tour-de-force for experienced bands!
About Gems of the Concert Band
A series of transcriptions and other works in varying styles, representative of the programming of the Great American Classic Concert Band era of a century ago, as exemplified by John Phillip Sousa, Edwin Franko Goldman, Karl L. King, and Leonard B. Smith
SKU: CL.012-1273-00
Here is a thoroughly delightful original for band featuring a sax quartet (two altos, tenor and baritone). Modern harmonies and a beautiful melodic line make it a real crowd pleaser.’’, and an excellent addition to any concert band library.
SKU: CL.012-1273-02
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