SKU: AP.45976

ISBN 9781470662028. UPC: 038081523477. English.

Written to evoke a universal sense of heroism, pride, and bravery, here is a wonderful concert selection for any serious, ceremonial, or formal occasion. The stirring fanfare and lyrical themes, along with regal percussion scoring, combine to make this work an ideal processional. (3:00).

SKU: AP.50329

ISBN 9781470659004. UPC: 038081576268. English.

Portraying an epic battle, this programmatic work titled Conquering the Nemesis, by Michael Kamuf, builds suspense and intrigue from the first note! The Nemesis---portrayed with ominous melodies using variations of a five-note cell---contrasts with the Hero, represented by a bold and heroic motif. These opposing themes, contrasting contemporary harmonies, and driving percussion, create a perfect selection for your next concert or festival performance! (2:45).

SKU: KJ.JB10F

This overture pays tribute to London's lovely and expansive Kensington Gardens. Written in ABA overture form, this piece contains everything needed to be a great contest selection: brisk tutti passages; slow, lyrical, soloist themes; each selection playing an important role; memorable melodies. The Musicianship Studies focus on the rhythmic devices used to make the themes unified and interesting and a study on the use of syncopation is also included.

SKU: CF.FPS147

ISBN 9781491147313. UPC: 680160904815. 9 x 12 inches.

As the title implies, Angel Echoes uses a lot of echo effects throughout, and is based on the interval of a descending perfect fifth. The piece begins with a lush statement of the subtle angel theme, which is used throughout the piece and ultimately as the climactic material later in the work. With teachable material steeped in musicality, this remarkable new work for developing ensembles will not disappoint.

SKU: CL.011-2559-00

All the excitement and appeal of three great Sousa marches is captured in this attractive medley for intermediate level bands. Includes famous themes from Manhattan Beach and El Capitan along with just a hint of Semper Fidelis and other Sousa favorites in an arrangement that is sure to be a big favorite for years to come. Excellent arrangemnt by David Shaffer that is definitely worth checking out, Sousa would be proud!

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: CL.012-4668-00

Quintescent Journey is an outstanding work honoring a life well-lived. The rhythmic ostinato and interesting time signatures provide challenging opportunities across the developing ensemble, and the peaceful and serene middle section will give your students a chance to display their musical maturity. Featuring expressive solos for flute, trumpet and horn, the tranquility of the middle section provides an emotional and lyrical contrast to the opposing rhythmic themes. A celebratory finish makes a definitive statement, and Lisa Galvin’s exciting work is sure to inspire students and listeners alike! This energetic work will be the perfect addition to any performance!

SKU: BT.DHP-1125260-010

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

In this three-part piece, Peter Kleine Schaars uses the initials of the German concert band association otherwise known as the Bund Deutscher Blasmusikverbände (BDB). With ‘B’ equating to a B flat, various themes based on this sequence of notes follow one another: a funky fanfare, a comical waltz and a soulful set in a Mowtown style. With this much variety your audience will soon be in the groove!

B, D en B? Dat zijn de initialen van de Bund Deutscher Blasmusikverbände, de opdrachtgever van dit werk! Maar we vinden deze letters natuurlijk ook terug op de notenbalk. Peter Kleine Schaars gebruikte ze in deze driedelige compositieals volgt: Bes-D-Bes. U hoort achtereenvolgens een funky fanfare, een komische wals en een ‘motownachtige’ soul. Voer uw publiek mee in diverse ‘grooves’ met deze compositie vol afwisseling!

Peter Kleine Schaars verwendete in dieser dreiteiligen Komposition die Initialen seines Auftraggebers, dem Bund Deutscher Blasmusikverbände (BDB). Auf dieser Tonfolge beruhend erklingen nacheinander eine funkige Fanfare, ein komischer Walzer und ein souliger Satz im Motown-Stil“. Viel Abwechslung, die das Publikum sich bald im Groove“ bewegen lässt!

Pour cette oeuvre de commande en trois mouvement, Peter Kleine Schaars a utilisé les initiales de la société dédicataire, la Bund Deutscher Blasmusikverbände - BDB (Confédération des Sociétés de Musique d’Allemagne). Une séquence mélodique s’articulant autour de ces trois notes, Si-Ré-Si, dans un style plutôt funky, puis dans un tempo de valse toute particulière pour finir dans un motif soul & blues, fait de Move to the Groove une oeuvre qui saura charmer votre auditoire !

Per questo brano in tre movimenti, Peter Kleine Schaars ha utilizzato le iniziali della societ commissionante, la Bund Deutscher Blasmusikverbaende (BDB). Una sequenza melodica che si sviluppa attorno alle tre note BDB (vale a dire si-re-si), in uno stile quasi funky, per proseguire con un valzer molto particolare, e poi terminare con un motivo soul & blues. Un brano che delizier il vostro pubblico.

SKU: BT.DHP-1125260-140

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

In this three-part piece, Peter Kleine Schaars uses the initials of the German concert band association otherwise known as the Bund Deutscher Blasmusikverbände (BDB). With ‘B’ equating to a B flat, various themes based on this sequence of notes follow one another: a funky fanfare, a comical waltz and a soulful set in a Mowtown style. With this much variety your audience will soon be in the groove!

B, D en B? Dat zijn de initialen van de Bund Deutscher Blasmusikverbände, de opdrachtgever van dit werk! Maar we vinden deze letters natuurlijk ook terug op de notenbalk. Peter Kleine Schaars gebruikte ze in deze driedelige compositieals volgt: Bes-D-Bes. U hoort achtereenvolgens een funky fanfare, een komische wals en een ‘motownachtige’ soul. Voer uw publiek mee in diverse ‘grooves’ met deze compositie vol afwisseling!

Peter Kleine Schaars verwendete in dieser dreiteiligen Komposition die Initialen seines Auftraggebers, dem Bund Deutscher Blasmusikverbände (BDB). Auf dieser Tonfolge beruhend erklingen nacheinander eine funkige Fanfare, ein komischer Walzer und ein souliger Satz im Motown-Stil“. Viel Abwechslung, die das Publikum sich bald im Groove“ bewegen lässt!

Pour cette oeuvre de commande en trois mouvement, Peter Kleine Schaars a utilisé les initiales de la société dédicataire, la Bund Deutscher Blasmusikverbände - BDB (Confédération des Sociétés de Musique d’Allemagne). Une séquence mélodique s’articulant autour de ces trois notes, Si-Ré-Si, dans un style plutôt funky, puis dans un tempo de valse toute particulière pour finir dans un motif soul & blues, fait de Move to the Groove une oeuvre qui saura charmer votre auditoire !

Per questo brano in tre movimenti, Peter Kleine Schaars ha utilizzato le iniziali della societ commissionante, la Bund Deutscher Blasmusikverbaende (BDB). Una sequenza melodica che si sviluppa attorno alle tre note BDB (vale a dire si-re-si), in uno stile quasi funky, per proseguire con un valzer molto particolare, e poi terminare con un motivo soul & blues. Un brano che delizier il vostro pubblico.

SKU: CL.012-4646-01

Defiance presents a musical representation of bold and daring resistance to authority, opposing forces, or differing beliefs. This high energy musical work immediately demands the attention of the listener and performer! Solid brass writing is balanced with excellent woodwind lines - each assertively stating the musical themes while being insistently pushed forward by relentless (and very fun to play) percussion. Your students will enjoy performing this very exciting, bold, and daring piece!

SKU: HL.4005454

UPC: 888680734343. 9.0x12.0x0.069 inches.

From the blockbuster movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi, John Williams continues to display his mastery of music for film. This dynamic medley includes poignant new themes along with familiar older melodies as some of our favorite characters return for this episode.

SKU: HL.4003303

UPC: 884088868567. 9.0x12.0x0.082 inches.

The zany music of the Raymond Scott Quintette, originally recorded in the late 1930s, was a popular resource for the early Warner Bros. cartoons scored by Carl Stalling. Filled with surprise and humor, any fan of Bugs Bunny will recognize these unforgettable themes! Click to view score with recording.