SKU: BT.CMP-0164-97-040

In A Day at the Museum the renowned composer James Curnowpresents four contrasting types of art that will be found in an artexhibition. The work is divided into five movements, Promenade (walking between exhibits), Landscape (Van Gough and Rubens), Portrait (Manet), Seascapes (Monet) and Sculpture. Take a walk through the world’s greatest museum and let your mind recall the pleasure of seeing works by the great masters of the art world.

Peut-on concevoir la vie sans la beauté des arts ? Des siècles de paysages sublimés, de portraits exquis et de sculptures délicates signés par de grands maîtres sont mis en musique dans cette composition de James Curnow. Une promenade travers les salles d’un musée la rencontre des Beaux-Arts.

SKU: KN.5600

UPC: 822795056006.

Issued in 1966, the enduring popularity of this novelty number for young bands can best be explained by its appealing simplicity and practical flexibility. All that's needed is at least one low instrument to cover the bass part (trombone, baritone, tenor sax, tuba, bass clarinet) and any combination of higher instruments for the treble part. Musically it's a 12-bar blues featuring a staccato walking bass line for low winds punctuated by a rhythmic, repeated-pitch pattern for upper winds. Beginners who can play just two notes can even play along, and the final chorus offers some dramatic options by having the band stand the first time through, then playing it one more time! as an encore after applause. Duration 2:00.

SKU: KN.05600S

UPC: 822795056006.

Issued in 1966, the enduring popularity of this novelty number for young bands can best be explained by its appealing simplicity and practical flexibility. All that's needed is at least one low instrument to cover the bass part (trombone, baritone, tenor sax, tuba, bass clarinet) and any combination of higher instruments for the treble part. Musically it's a 12-bar blues featuring a staccato walking bass line for low winds punctuated by a rhythmic, repeated-pitch pattern for upper winds. Beginners who can play just two notes can even play along, and the final chorus offers some dramatic options by having the band stand the first time through, then playing it one more time! as an encore after applause. Duration 2:00.

SKU: CL.012-3872-01

Composer Robert W. Smith has enjoyed his sojourns in the great state of Texas each summer since 1985. In a recent visit to the southwest with his family, he was inspired to sketch three impressions of the Lone Star State. Desert Dawn opens the work with Native-American overtones depicting the warmth of the sunrise over a beautiful southwestern vista. Anyone ever visiting San Antonio will delight in the Paseo Del Rio depicting the light and lively Riverwalk of this great city. The energetic and powerful Longhorns concludes the work with a sense of joy while celebrating this uniquely American way of life. Suitable for concert and festival performance, Southwest Summer will be a valued addition to your next program.

SKU: CL.011-3529-01

What a great way to inspire your trombone section. . .and your audience! Slippery Slide Rag gives the trombone section a chance to shine and have fun at the same time. In addition to the trombone smears, the middle section really swings with a walking bass and swinging woodwinds. It's pure fun all the way through. Don't miss out on this one!

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: AP.49097

ISBN 9781470646042. UPC: 038081564425. English.

Monsters, Unite! by Kelly Dugger is a fun beginning band piece that is sure to be a hit, not only at Halloween time but all year round. Monsters all around the world are waking up to a calling to unite. Some are big, hairy creatures, and others are delicate and fairy-like. They walk and fly long distances to find each other. In the end, they all come together, marching as one. Just when you think they've marched off into the distance, they come together to surprise the audience. Unique percussion effects---timpani glissando and theremin (or flexatone)---add to the spooky sound. A tuba solo at the end is followed by a surprising scream that will leave the performers and the audience giggling! (1:35) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: CL.010-1866-00

An excellent choice for your first concert with its easy ``blues’’ feeling and a walking bass back ground.

SKU: AP.49101S

ISBN 9781470646134. UPC: 038081564494. English.

Fingers will be snapping with this cool piece by Steve Hodges. Groovin' features a walking bass line and jazz drum patterns that provide a strong foundation for the catchy melodies and jazz articulations. The drummers will love the short fills and interplay with the rest of the band throughout. A great opportunity for the young concert band to get their groove on with this fun jazz piece! (2:15).