Concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4290-01

Composed by S. Smith. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR382). Extra full score. Composed 2014. Duration 3 minutes, 39 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4290-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4290-01).

Here’s an engaging and imaginative work for developing musicians that has the added benefit of providing great teaching opportunities! Into The Dragon's Keep opens and closes with a haunting flute/optional piccolo solo that will leave your students feeling like they just stepped into a story. Utilizing an open drone in the low brass throughout, giving it a very medieval and Celtic sound, your students will be engaged as they learn about playing in contrasting meters of 3/4 and 6/8, and in Dorian mode. Highly recommended!

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.

Orchestra (2 flutes (2nd flute doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in bb, 2 bassoons, 4 french horns in f, 2 trumpets in c, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, percussion 1: small beijing opera gong, marimba, tam-tam, japanese high, wood block, percussion 2: s)

SKU: PR.416415110

For Violin And Orchestra. Composed by Chen Yi. Contemporary. Full score. With Standard Notation. Duration 10 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #416-41511. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.416415110).

UPC: 680160621286.

Commissioned by Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra in 2012, Chinese Rap for violin and orchestra is premiered by Prof. Helen Kim as the soloist and the KSUSO led by Prof. Michael Alexander at Bailey Center in KSU, GA on Feb. 17, 2014. The work is inspired by Chinese folk musical story telling, Quyi, in a form of mixed reciting and singing style, with interludes played by percussion and plucking instruments in accompaniment. The folk musical story telling is sung in dialects from different geographic regions. I mixed all these elements in a complex three-part form, with an introduction, a cadenza in the middle, and a coda as the frame in the structure. The melodies are delicate and leisurely, and the rhythmic parts are energetic, vivid and lively. There are big contrasts between sections, which are juxtaposed and connected smoothly and congenially.
Commissioned by Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra in 2012,Chinese Rap for violin and orchestra is premiered by Prof. Helen Kim as thesoloist and the KSUSO led by Prof. Michael Alexander at Bailey Center inKSU, GA on Feb. 17, 2014. The work is inspired by Chinese folk musical storytelling, Quyi, in a form of mixed reciting and singing style, with interludesplayed by percussion and plucking instruments in accompaniment. The folkmusical story telling is sung in dialects from different geographic regions. Imixed all these elements in a complex three-part form, with an introduction, a cadenza in the middle, and a coda as the frame in the structure. The melodies are delicate and leisurely, and the rhythmic parts are energetic, vivid and lively. There are big contrasts between sections, which are juxtaposed and connected smoothly and congenially.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Finger Cymbals, Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo, Snare Drum, Timpani, Trombone and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS196F

Composed by Joseph Compello. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 20 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS196F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS196F).

ISBN 9781491152843. UPC: 680160910342.

Aeolus is the Greek mythological god of the winds. The title of this piece was chosen, in part, because of the Aeolian quality of the music. Although not strictly harmonized in the Aeolian mode, the themes themselves are purely Aeolian. The compositional form bookends a broad and dramatic middle section with two sections in regal march style. Aeolus is sure to be a great teaching tool for young bands!.
Aeolus is the god of the winds in Greek mythology. The title was chosen to indicate the Aeolian quality of the music. Although not strictly harmonized in the Aeolian mode, the themes themselves a purely Aeolian. The opening section of the music should be performed in a march-like manner at a brisk tempo deemed appropriate by the director for the ensemble. The countermelody first heard at m. 31 should soar above the ensemble. The transition to the middle section at m. 49 should be played broadly and dramatically with careful attention to the ritardando dimuendo, both of which should be performed smoothly and gradually. Do not rush the fermata in m. 51. A sudden shift in tempo and dynamics in the transition will detract from the entrance of the contrasting theme played soli by the clarinet section at m. 52. The counter lines found in the contrasting middle section beginning at m. 53 will require careful attention to balance. The second transition section beginning at m. 79 requires a flexible tempo and a smooth blending of the horn line into the clarinet line. An effective,  unrushed rallentando at m. 81 will make the sudden forte entrance of the brass fanfare at m. 83 all the more dramatic. At m. 109, the tempo may begin to quicken at the discretion of the director.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Finger Cymbals, Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo, Snare Drum, Timpani, Trombone and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS196

Composed by Joseph Compello. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+8+4+4+10+4+4+8+8+8+12+6+6+2+2+4+2+20+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 39 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS196. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS196).

ISBN 9781491152164. UPC: 680160909667. Key: C minor.

Aeolus is the Greek mythological god of the winds. The title of this piece was chosen, in part, because of the Aeolian quality of the music. Although not strictly harmonized in the Aeolian mode, the themes themselves are purely Aeolian. The compositional form bookends a broad and dramatic middle section with two sections in regal march style. Aeolus is sure to be a great teaching tool for young bands!.
Aeolus is the god of the winds in Greek mythology. The title was chosen to indicate the Aeolian quality of the music. Although not strictly harmonized in the Aeolian mode, the themes themselves a purely Aeolian. The opening section of the music should be performed in a march-like manner at a brisk tempo deemed appropriate by the director for the ensemble. The countermelody first heard at m. 31 should soar above the ensemble. The transition to the middle section at m. 49 should be played broadly and dramatically with careful attention to the ritardando dimuendo, both of which should be performed smoothly and gradually. Do not rush the fermata in m. 51. A sudden shift in tempo and dynamics in the transition will detract from the entrance of the contrasting theme played soli by the clarinet section at m. 52. The counter lines found in the contrasting middle section beginning at m. 53 will require careful attention to balance. The second transition section beginning at m. 79 requires a flexible tempo and a smooth blending of the horn line into the clarinet line. An effective,  unrushed rallentando at m. 81 will make the sudden forte entrance of the brass fanfare at m. 83 all the more dramatic. At m. 109, the tempo may begin to quicken at the discretion of the director.

Flute

SKU: HG.PE-1011

Erganzungsband 2. Composed by Alexander Hanselmann. Score and parts. Hug Musikverlage #PE 1011. Published by Hug Musikverlage (HG.PE-1011).

ISBN 9790202823194.

JONATHAN'S & TOBI'S RAG schliesst an den Erganzungsband 1 KANONS & TRIOS an. Die beiden Stucke sind fur grosses Querflotenensemble oder fur Schulerorchester einsetzbar. Beiliegendes Stimmenmaterial fur 4 Floten, Piccolo, Altflote in G oder Klarinette, Bassflote oder Cello/Fagott, Klavier.

Band Bass Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contrabass Clarinet, Euphonium, Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4, Percussion 5, Piccolo, String Bass and more.

SKU: PR.165000970

For Band. Composed by Dan Welcher. Folder. Premiered by the University of Texas Symphony Band, Scott S. Hanna, conductor, at Butler School of Music, UT/Austin, Austin, Texas. Contemporary. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed 14-Sep. 40 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #165-00097. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.165000970).

ISBN 9781491100462. UPC: 680160626717. 9x12 inches.

Commissioned by a consortium of 20 high school and university bands coordinated by Scott Hanna of the University of Texas at Austin, Downshifting is inspired by Welcher’s joy of bicycle riding. Welcher explains in the program note: When I decided to write a piece for band that was basically entertaining and uplifting, it made perfect sense to call it Downshifting... With three gears on the front sprocket and seven on the rear, it’s possible to keep one’s legs going at a constant speed (for me, q = 126) while the bike itself may be moving very slowly or very quickly. I determined to capitalize on this in writing Downshifting, which keeps the same mathematical inner pulse, ‘shifting’ (with a ratchet) as the terrain changes..
One of the joys of life for me is riding my 21-speed bicycle.  As a basically non-athletic person who nonetheless likes to stay in shape, I have found that riding my bike provides just the exercise I need.  The workout is strenuous, but pleasant—and the infinite variety of scenery I pass keeps me alert and wide awake.  When I decided to write a piece for band that was basically entertaining and uplifting, it made perfect sense to call it Downshifting.With three gears on the front sprocket and seven on the rear, it’s possible to keep ones legs going at a constant speed (for me, that’s 126 to the quarter note) while the bike itself may be moving very slowly or very quickly.  I determined to capitalize on this in writing the music, which manages to keep the same mathematical inner pulse, “shifting” (with a ratchet) as the terrain changes.  So Downshifting begins with that steady pulse, on a grid of eighth notes in 2/4 to propel the little vehicle forward.  There’s a joyous little tune in our heads as we begin our ride.  As the initial thrill of riding on the flat gives way to monotony, we stay in that pulse for the first minute or so of the ride.  Then, as the first hill becomes visible, we shift the bike down: even though the eighths are equal, the pulse feels slower (and we’re now in 6/8 time).  Ultimately the compound meter shifts again as the climb begins, and we’re now plodding doggedly up the hill.  (The music reflects all of these changes, with subtitles such as “Working harder—Seeing the climb, ahead”, “Steady and committed…the climb begins!”, “Straining against the grade”, etc.).There are two hills, and two long climbs (but in different keys, reflecting the change in scenery).  When at last the summit of the second hill is reached (“Flying, Over the Top”), we coast at last down the other side at breakneck speed.  The initial joyous melody returns, but now in a spread-out coasting pulse.  At the end of the ride, we slow to a stop—then take one last sprint (shifting five times in the process) in order to end on a biker’s high.Downshifting was commissioned by a consortium of fourteen high school and college bands, overseen by my longtime colleague at the University of Texas, Scott Hanna.  The piece is dedicated to him (and to all bicycle enthusiasts).