SKU: CL.026-4129-01
A delightful piece with a Spanish flavor that is sure to be a highlight of any concert performance and will allow very small bands and bands with severe instrumentation issues to sound just like the big guys. Will sound big and powerful as long as you have the four main parts covered. Includes optional tympani, percussion and piano parts which can enhance the sound even further. A real toe-tapper!
About Build-A-Band Series
The Build-A-Band Series provides educational and enjoyable music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just four or five parts (plus percussion), these effective arrangements will work with any combination of brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments as long as you distribute the parts so that each of the five parts is covered. All of the publications in the Build-A-Band Series have been arranged to be playable with any instrumentation as long as each part is used: 1st Part, 2nd Part, 3rd Part, 4th Part, and Bass Part. (Please note: In some of these arrangements the 4th Part, and the Bass Part are the same, making it possible to play those arrangements with only 4 parts.)
SKU: CL.026-4225-01
Maynard Ferguson's recording of Gospel John by Jeff Steinberg was one of the most recognizable tunes of the 1970's. Andy Clark's new arrangement for the Build-A-Band Series makes this great music playable by bands with instrumentation issues and very small groups. Playable as long as you have the four basic parts covered by the instruments of your choice, the arrangement also includes optional parts for piano, guitar, mallet percussion, and percussion. Your students and audiences will love it!
SKU: CL.026-4229-01
If you have a group with severe instrumentation issues or just a very small band, this entertaining Ed Huckeby arrangement will provide an impressive sound for your holiday or Christmas program. Playable with any instrumentation as long as you have the four main parts covered by the instruments of your choosing. Includes optional piano and percussion parts. It's lots of fun and sure to be a hit with your students and audiences alike!
SKU: CL.026-4337-01
The elegant beauty of this David Shaffer ballad provides a nice change of pace for any occasion. This great Build-A-Band arrangement makes this composition playable by very small bands and it will sound great as long has you have the four parts covered. Optional percussion and keyboard parts can add to the overall effect.
SKU: CL.026-4383-01
This arrangement of The Star Spangled Banner is guaranteed to perform for any possible instrumentation, so long as all four parts are covered. The Build-a-Band format includes parts for virtually any possible instrument, and will provide any ensemble the opportunity to sound full.
SKU: CL.026-4338-01
A terrific easy overture by David Shaffer for less experienced bands that is now made playable by the smallest of bands in this delightful Build-A-Band version. It will sound great as long has you have the four essential parts covered. Optional percussion and keyboard parts can add to the overall effect.
SKU: CL.026-4227-01
A delightful lyrical piece by popular composer David Shaffer that works wonderfully in the Build-A-Band format. Playable as long as you have the four main parts covered by the instruments of your choice. Arrangement includes optional parts for piano, timpani, percussion and mallet percussion. Will sound great with bands with extreme instrumentation issues and very small groups. Extremely nice!
SKU: CL.026-4305-01
One of Beethoven’s best known themes arranged by Scott Stanton for very small bands, and those with severe instrumentation problems. Will sound great as long has you have the four parts covered and optional guitar, percussion and keyboard parts can add to the overall effect. All students should be exposed to the great masters and this publication helps makes that possible! A real winner!
SKU: CL.026-3950-01
Adapted for the Barnhouse Build-A-Band Series from the original band arrangement of the same title, Themes from the Nutcracker is a perfect selection for any holiday concert. This splendid arrangement includes an introduction based on the Overture and the main themes from the March, the Arabian Dance and the Russian Dance. Playable by any instrumentation as long as the five basic parts are covered, it's very playable and sure to be the hit of any holiday concert!
SKU: CL.026-3980-01
One of Sousa most popular marches has been arranged by Scott Stanton for the Barnhouse Build-A-Band Series in a manner which sounds wonderful even with very small ensembles. It's playable with any instrumentation as long as the four basic parts are covered, and optional percussion parts add to the authentic sound of this great march classic!
SKU: CL.026-4663-00
Another outstanding Ed Huckeby young band overture adaptation in the Build-A-Band series, this has just the right combination of changing meters and rhythmic variety to make it a really big hit with your students. Interesting melodic lines and fresh, vibrant harmonies in the slow section provide the imaginative musical content for which Ed Huckeby has become so well known. Playable with as few as five instruments and percussion, this outstanding overture is highly recommended for contest or as a dramatic concert feature.
SKU: CL.026-3885-01
An outstanding choice for any group with very limited instrumentation, Scott Stanton’s original arrangement includes America, America the Beautiful and The Star Spangled Banner. From the Build-A-Band Series, it is playable with virtually any instrumentation as long as all four of the main parts are covered and it also includes optional parts for Mallets, Guitar, Keyboards, Strings, and Percussion. All three pieces can be performed separately if desired and it will provide an impressive sound even with very small groups.
SKU: CL.026-4663-01
SKU: CL.026-3881-01
Free Spirit Overture by Jerry Williams has long been a favorite of bands around the world and this tasteful arrangement in the Build-A-Band Series makes it playable by groups with limited instrumentations. Playable by any combination of instruments as long as the five main parts are covered and also includes optional parts for Mallets, Keyboards, Strings, and Percussion. A terrific concert or contest piece for very small bands and an excellent teaching tool. Highly Recommended!
SKU: CL.026-3974-01
An outstanding arrangement for the Barnhouse Build-A-Band Series by Scott Stanton that includes the carol favorites Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night and Angels We Have Heard On High. Playable by any instrumentation as long as the four basic parts are covered, A Christmas Trilogy is wonderful programming for bands with very reduced instrumentation.
SKU: CL.026-4067-01
One of Mozart best known themes arranged by Scott Stanton for very small bands, and those with severe instrumentation problems. Will sound great as long has you have the four parts covered and optional guitar, percussion and keyboard parts can add to the overall effect. All students should be exposed to the great masters and this publication helps makes that possible! A real winner!
SKU: CL.026-4066-01
Now even very small bands or bands with severe instrumentation issues can give an inspiring performance of this classic piece for any graduation ceremony. Includes several options for repeats so that you can make it just the right length for any situation. Guaranteed to sound great as long as you have the four basic parts covered, and also includes optional percussion and keyboard parts that can enhance it even further.
SKU: CL.026-4876-00
Fasten your seatbelts and hang on; you are about to go on an exciting Night Ride Through Metropolis. Rhythmic and full of energy, this music has a fresh and innovative sound. The stark musical contrasts and the dark, foreboding middle section will make this work a favorite for concert and festival use. This version, especially tailored for the Barnhouse Build-A-Band series, guarantees success with even the most limited and awkward of instrumentations. Your audience will be reaching for the grab handles! A fantastic musical ride!
SKU: CL.026-4438-01
One of our most popular holiday works for concert band, Jingle Jazz is now available in this Build-A-Band arrangement for groups with limited or unbalanced instrumentations. This novel swing style arrangement of Jingle Bells will brighten up your holiday performances, and certainly be a favorite of performers and audiences alike. You'll need a minimum amount of rehearsal time to get this one ready for your holiday concert. Very cool!
SKU: CL.026-3883-00
A very popular Karl King march arranged by Andy Clark for the new Build-A-Band Series for bands with unique instrumentations. Playable by any combination of instruments as long as you have the five main parts covered plus drums. It's true to King's original and will sound great with a small number of players.
SKU: CL.026-3883-01
SKU: CL.026-4661-00
Take your musicians on a cultural exchange trip to Canada, France and the United Kingdom! You can play any of these three national anthems individually, or pair them with the Star Spangled Banner (available separately in Build-A-Band format) as an opening travel-log at your next concert. Lots of ways to teach across the curriculum with these easy, great sounding arrangements meant for smaller bands with limited instrumentation. Hosting foreign exchange students from these countries? Honor them at your concert with their national anthem! Please stand, remove hats and join in the presentation of the national anthems!
SKU: CL.026-4510-01
One of Ed Huckeby's most enduring band works, Ashland Park is an exceptional overture for mid-level bands, now available in Build-A-Band format for bands with limited or unbalanced instrumentations. An excellent choice for either concert or contest performances, or any performance situation.
SKU: CL.026-4661-01
SKU: CL.026-4536-01
Gustav Holst’s First Suite in Eb For Military Band is universally considered a band masterwork. This Build-A-Band edition places it within reach of those bands with severely limited or awkward instrumentation, making it the perfect selection for your small band with good players to sound great! This fast middle movement from the suite teaches young musicians to articulate contrasting staccato and legato passages. Optional parts for guitar, piano, bass and percussion can fill some missing holes in the band. (Also available in the Build-A-Band series: the first and third movements of this suite.).
SKU: CL.026-4541-00
An impressive piece at this grade level featuring syncopation and mixed meters. The lush and beautiful slow section adds contrast to the exciting rhythmic drive. Skillfully arranged for bands with less than ideal instrumentation, this outstanding piece is perfect for concert and festival use and is sure to make your band sound its best! Highly recommended!
SKU: CL.026-4392-01
Based on the traditional carol Ding, Dong, Merrily on High, this festive arrangement for bands with unique instrumentation is the perfect opening or closing statement for your holiday concert! The sparkling introductory theme is contrasted by the dramatic middle section of The Ukrainian Bell Carol making this selection musically rewarding for a variety of age groups. Sure to be a favorite. Let the holiday season begin!
SKU: CL.026-4541-01
SKU: CL.026-4878-00
Look no further for the perfect opening to your holiday concert. Using an old English carol as the focus of this work, Rob Romeyn has crafted a festive and upbeat holiday opener using musical fragments from popular carols, creating a musical buffet of holiday cheer! The fun, swingin’ middle section of Up On The Housetop provides a great contrast to the joyful beginning and ending of the piece. This version, for the Build-A-Band series, ensures success with even the most limited and awkward of instrumentations. Let the holiday season begin!
SKU: CL.026-4128-01
David Shaffer's energetic Fire Dance has been a very popular band piece for many years, and David's new arrangement for the Build-A-Band Series retains all of the fun and excitement of the original but allows it to sound great with very small bands or bands that have instrumentation issues. Includes multiple percussion parts which greatly enhance the piece. As is normal for this series, it includes an optional piano part.
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