SKU: CF.BPS127F

ISBN 9781491156216. UPC: 680160914753. 9 x 12 inches.

Program Notes   Elephant is, of course, inspired by the incredible mammals of the same name. Their column-like legs, long trunks, and massive presence will never cease to amaze; however, it's their trumpeting that makes them stand out as the instrumentalists of the animal kingdom! In this selection, an elephant's slow gate and general demeanor are represented by a methodical tempo and lumbering texture. Woodwinds will enjoy the opportunity to perform grace notes while Elephant also offers exposure to flams for young percussionists.   At m. 33 the trumpets and horns recreate an elephant call after slipping brown paper bags, or lunch-bag mutes, over their bells (in their bells for horn players). For the trumpet players, the mutes can be enhanced with an additional balled-up piece of paper placed at the bottom of the bag prior to slipping it over the bell. Horns should ball up the bag itself and experiment with placement to create the most realistic tones without stopping the instrument. While specific pitches are noted, making the best elephant sounds should prioritized. Young students always look forward to experimenting with mutes, and this selection offers an inexpensive and creative way to do so at a young age. Note to the Conductor This piece can be used to introduce or reinforce the finer points of staccato playing. While many students know to play these notes short in length, they may need reminding that they should also be played lightly. This also may allow for opportunities in emphasizing contrasting articulation styles that are in this piece. Younger students will likely need a reasonable amount of practice in successfully using the lunch-bag mutes. Allowing additional rehearsal time for this is recommended.
Program Notes Elephant is, of course, inspired by the incredible mammals of the same name. Their column-like legs, long trunks, and massive presence will never cease to amaze; however, it’s their trumpeting that makes them stand out as the instrumentalists of the animal kingdom! In this selection, an elephant’s slow gate and general demeanor are represented by a methodical tempo and lumbering texture. Woodwinds will enjoy the opportunity to perform grace notes while Elephant also offers exposure to flams for young percussionists. At m. 33 the trumpets and horns recreate an elephant call after slipping brown paper bags, or “lunch-bag mutes,” over their bells (in their bells for horn players). For the trumpet players, the mutes can be enhanced with an additional balled-up piece of paper placed at the bottom of the bag prior to slipping it over the bell. Horns should ball up the bag itself and experiment with placement to create the most realistic tones without stopping the instrument. While specific pitches are noted, making the best elephant sounds should prioritized. Young students always look forward to experimenting with mutes, and this selection offers an inexpensive and creative way to do so at a young age.Note to the ConductorThis piece can be used to introduce or reinforce the finer points of staccato playing. While many students know to play these notes short in length, they may need reminding that they should also be played lightly. This also may allow for opportunities in emphasizing contrasting articulation styles that are in this piece.Younger students will likely need a reasonable amount of practice in successfully using the “lunch-bag mutes.” Allowing additional rehearsal time for this is recommended.

SKU: CL.011-1872-01

Written for the fine middle school band program in Corning, New York (The Crystal City’’), this is Edmondson’s most dramatic and memorable work for this level to date. Exciting percussion, moving themes and a variety of textures and colors highlight this outstanding work for young band.

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: BT.DHP-1155617-140

English-German-French-Dutch.

Atlantic Overture is a sparkling piece symbolising a journey by ship from Europe to the Americas. The music tells the story of a ship leaving the European coast on a journey that depicts the beauty of the open sea and the sunlight on the horizon. Finally, the main theme returns in a brilliant ending that heralds the arrival in America.

Atlantic Overture is een sprankelend werk dat symbool staat voor een reis per schip vanuit Europa naar Amerika. De muziek vertelt het verhaal van een schip dat de Europese kust verlaat. Ze toont een wereld vol schoonheid, van de open zee en de zon aan de horizon... Tenslotte keert het belangrijkste thema terug in een briljant einde: de aankomst in Amerika!

Atlantic Overture (Atlantische Ouvertüre“) ist ein glanzvolles Stück, das eine Schiffsreise von Europa nach Amerika beschreibt. Die Musik erzählt die Geschichte eines Schiffes, das die europäische Küste verlässt und sich auf eine Reise begibt, die die Schönheit des offenen Meeres und das Sonnenlicht am Horizont nachzeichnet. Im brillanten Schluss kehrt schließlich das Hauptthema zurück und kündigt die Ankunft in Amerika an.die Ankunft in Amerika an.

Atlantic Overture est un morceau scintillant qui symbolise la traversée en bateau d’Europe aux Amériques. La musique raconte l’histoire d’un bateau qui part de la côte européenne en un voyage qui dépeint la beauté de la haute mer et du soleil sur l’horizon. Le thème principal retourne enfin dans une fin brillante qui annonce l’arrivée en Amérique.

Atlantic Overture (Ouverture Atlantica) è un brano scintillante che rappresenta un viaggio in nave dall’Europa alle Americhe. La musica racconta la storia di una nave che salpa dalla costa europea per un viaggio e descrive la bellezza del mare aperto e della luce del sole all’orizzonte. Alla fine il tema principale ritorna in un finale brillante che annuncia l’arrivo in America.

SKU: CL.012-1294-00

Mr. Tyra proves that ``Molly Malone’’ and ``The Wearing of the Green’’ can still be delightfully fresh material for band. He provides a unique harmonic treatment with a colorful display of the band’s best sonorities and it makes for excellent program material and fine fun.

SKU: CL.011-1891-01

This work is based on a ``western sounding’’ motif, and is a musical portrayal of the energy, enthusiasm, and sense of mission that was brought westward by our western pioneers. The colorful history of the great cattle drives, the courage of the early settlers, and the true excitement of the old west is represented in this fine piece for Jr. High and Middle School bands.

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: CN.S11298

Another great march from William Rimmer, March King, who is reputed to have written more that a hundred marches. March: The Cossack opens with a magnificent portrayal of the strength and vigor reminiscent of a Russian Cossack. An insightful Trio provides evidence of a Cossack's more reflective side before a short bridge takes the music back, via a Da Capo, to its opening power and strength.

Another great march from William Rimmer, Britain's Lancashire-born March King, who is reputed to have written more that a hundred marches. A Cossack, as defined in The Oxford Dictionary, is a member of a people of southeastern Russia, especially as light horse in Russian army. William Rimmer's march opens with a magnificent portrayal of the strength and vigor which that definition implies and there is more character portrayal to come. An insightful Trio provides evidence of a Cossack's more reflective side before a short bridge takes the music back, via a Da Capo, to its opening power and strength. In William Rimmer's skillful hands, March: The Cossack is veritably a musical portrait.

SKU: BT.CMP-0423-00-040

You'll be a-wearin' the green with CELTIC DANCE by Douglas Court. The unmistakable Galway Piper opens the piece, and through artful variation, playfully comes a-visitin' now and again, while original thematic material leads us on a tour of a lovely emerald musical countryside. The energetic joy of Irish dance and the internationally appealing flavor of Irish folk music come together in CELTIC DANCE to form a jewel of young band literature. Court's unerring sense of young player's abilities makes this one a pot o' gold!

Celtic Dance is een fris, jeugdig stuk dat de levendigheid van de dans verbindt met de sfeer van de Ierse volksmuziek. De compositie begint met de volksliedklanken van de Galway Piper, die vervolgens worden gecombineerdmet origineel muzikaal materiaal. Met dit stuk worden beelden van het groene Ierse landschap opgeroepen.

Ein frisches, jugendliches Stück für junge Musiker! Celtic Dance verbindet die kraftvolle Ausgelassenheit des Tanzes mit dem unverwechselbaren Flair irischer Volksmusik. Der berühmte 'Galway Piper' - Klang eröffnet die Komposition und wird in deren Verlauf mit originalem musikalischen Material kombiniert. Die grüne irische Landschaft und ihr Zauber sind förmlich zu spüren!

La musique traditionnelle irlandaise se caractérise par sa lumineuse gaieté. Celtic Dance (â??Danse celtiqueâ?) débute avec le célèbre air Galway Piper qui devient le fil conducteur de lâ???uvre. Soumis ensuite de nombreuses variations, réalisées avec finesse, il nous emmène pour un voyage travers lâ??histoire de la musique traditionnelle irlandaise.

SKU: CL.012-4201-75

The title certainly tells the story of this delightful march! The lower voices of your band finally have a chance to show off with a march of their own! A wonderful way to showcase the low brass and low woodwinds. It's bass-clef fun from start to finish!

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.011-4270-00

Who doesn't like a sunny day in the midst of winter? Who is that statuesque figure all decked out in his winter finery? Who stands proud, guarding the family home? Why it's Milton the Melting Snowman! But alas, as the day progresses and temps rise a transformation begins. Listen, as the music evokes Milton's dismay, I'm melting! The musical adventure pays tribute to this gallant guardian, soon to be a fond memory until next year. Set your mind free wander with this whimsical winter musical offering as the band pays tribute to this pillar of packed snow.

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.