Grade 1

SKU: CL.028-5040-00

Composed by Shanley. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #028-5040-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.028-5040-00).

Looking for a piece to feature an advanced soloist with your young band? Look no further, because Dormez Vous? Not You! Is the perfect choice! The solo part can be performed by any instrument, and could be used to feature an advanced student, a former student, a fellow music teacher, or a local professional musician. It uses melodic material from Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) along with original jazzy melodies and harmonies. The title very loosely translates to, Are you sleeping? Well, you won't be after you hear this amazing solo! First rate!

As Performed by Cyndi Lauper. Composed by Rob Hyman and Cyndi Lauper. Arranged by Patrick Roszell. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble. Pop Young Band. Form: Ballade. Light Concert; Pop; Rock. Score. Alfred Music #00-49155S. Published by Alfred Music

Concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4435-01

Composed by J. McBride. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR390). Extra full score. Composed 2016. Duration 3 minutes, 40 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4435-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4435-01).

After the Storm combines graceful melodies and soaring countermelodies with carefully scored dissonances that are rare at this grade level. Rhythms and ranges are accessible for younger players so that you may focus on musical aspects such as intonation, dynamics and phrasing. This delicate work gives your students the opportunity to expressively perform the poignant mix of emotions that come After the Storm..

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.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.015-2316-00

March. Composed by K. Harris. Young Concert Band. Norman Lee Series. March. Score and set of parts. Composed 1990. C.L. Barnhouse #015-2316-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.015-2316-00).

You’ll want to put your whole band on the Honor Roll’’ after you hear them perform this great Ken Harris march. Traditional in style yet playable by very young bands, Ken’s melodic flair and skillful scoring have produced yet another addition to his already impressive list of popular young band marches including Field of Victory,’’ Pride & Glory March’’ and Blessings of Liberty’’ and Shooting Star.’’ Very Highly Recommended! Full Score.

Band concert band - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SPS75

Composed by Brant Karrick. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 3+12+12+6+12+12+12+6+6+6+6+6+6+9+9+9+6+6+9+9+9+9+6+12+6+9+3+9+9+40 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 44 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS75. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS75).

ISBN 9781491147702. UPC: 680160905201. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F major.

When Hearts Tremble is an emotion packed piece dedicated to musician friends lost all to soon. This beautiful composition by Brant Karrick reflects on the fragility of human existence, joyous memories of loved ones and their effect on everyone around them, and maintaining hope for what the future will hold when all feels lost. This tour de force piece perfectly displays Karrick's polished compositional craft with impeccable scoring, beautiful melodic writing, and exceptional orchestrational color.
While the day-to-day grind of our lives can be filled with overwhelming obligations, goals and commitments, it is sometimes very easy to forget just how precious and fragile life is . It is so easy to get caught up in our own personal feelings and worries that we sometimes don’t realize and appreciate the many blessings we have, especially friendships . On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 the Jefferson High School Band in Jefferson, Georgia lost two of its members to a fatal car accident . The victims were brothers . Music was a constant part of their lives, and the boys were talented percussionists in the marching band . To help with the grieving process the school and community commissioned this piece to celebrate the lives of William and Alex Trimble .As a father, I cannot imagine losing a child, let alone two, and beginning this piece was very difficult as I felt extreme anguish, especially for the parents . But it was decided the piece should primarily reflect the enthusiasm, youthful spirits and positive influence these two young men demonstrated as they were deeply loved by their band mates, community and family . There are four main themes, each representing the feelings and emotions that are certain to occur after a loss of loved ones . The first theme is a short, introductory fanfare, strong and bold, to stand for courage . A second dance-like melody features a liltingly mixed meter to portray a youthful and carefree innocence . This soon changes into a third more song-like, and stately theme intended to provide encouragement as we move forward through life .The middle of the piece includes a soft transition as two snare drummers give voice to the boys, allowing them to thank their friends and assuring them that it will be okay . This moves directly into a slow melody introduced by the saxophones (Alex, the younger brother was also a saxophonist) and is a time for reflection and allows for feelings of sadness at losing beloved friends . However, a second statement of the same theme, now at full volume with a strong percussion cadence, intends to lift the spirits and allows all friends to unite in joyous celebration of life . Both the enthusiastic dance theme and stately lyrical theme return, now in different keys, and work their way toward the highly energetic burst of glorious sound in the short and wild coda . When Hearts Tremble was written to celebrate the joys of youth and life, and should remind us that our friends and loved ones are precious, and we should live each day to bring more joy into the world and into the lives of others .

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3831-01

Composed by Yeo. Concert Band. Symphony Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR368). Extra full score. Composed 2010. Duration 4 minutes, 13 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3831-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3831-01).

Gorgeous! This expressive piece of work by Benjamin Yeo paints a musical picture of a young child sleeping soundly beside the window, listening to the whispering voice of the moon. Benjamin’s careful and creative scoring makes this work a great tool to remind your players about the importance of good tone production, balance and phrasing; and at the same time, a manageable yet effective piece with interesting percussive elements to portray this beautiful night setting. This tune will definitely leave a deep and long-lasting impression to both your performers and audiences after your next concert. You certainly cannot miss this one!

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: FJ.B1097S

Score Only. Composed by Les Taylor. Arranged by Les Taylor. Concert Band. FJH Beginning Band. Light Concert; Novelty; Ragtime. Score. Duration 1:30. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1097S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1097S).

English.

Chopsticks in a slow rock style? Yes, it works! And you'll have trouble getting this one out of your head after you play it. The percussion parts are written to be played the way a set drummer would drive a rock band. A great groove! (1:30).

About FJH Beginning Band

Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.

By David Jones. Concert Band. Brolga Music Young Band Series. Grade 2. Score and set of parts. Duration 4:00

(For Band with Optional iPad Theremin). Composed by Erika Svanoe. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Young Symphonic. Fall; Halloween. Grade 3. 268 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Maurice Ravel (1875-1937). Arranged by Jeffrey E. Turner. Concert Band. Concert Band; Masterworks; Score. Young Symphonic. Form: Transcription. Impressionistic; Masterwork Arrangement. Grade 3. 20 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Grade 2

SKU: CL.RWS-1922-00

Composed by Bankston. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2019. RWS Music Company #RWS-1922-00. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-1922-00).

Afterlight by Brian Bankston is a lyrical work that is sure to warm the hearts of your band and audience. Each instrumental part has interesting lines and motion that will open young ears as they start to perform with musical independence. Ranges and rhythmic demands are accessible for developing players making it a wonderful vehicle for teaching intonation, dynamics and phrasing. Afterlight is sweet, melodic, expressive and memorable.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS122F

Composed by Larry Clark. Beginning Band (BPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BPS122F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS122F).

ISBN 9781491152768. UPC: 680160910267.

As the title implies, this piece is written in a contemplative manner for beginning students.  It is a good piece to demonstrate basic compositional techniques that the students will be able identify easily in the piece. It begins with a lush opening section with an elegant melody to work on musicianship. This is contrasted by the uptempo section of the piece based on the same basic musical material, but in a varied style and frolicking feel. A very satisfying piece for beginning wind players.
Contemplation: the action to look thoughtfully at something for a long time.When composing music that will be used with younger students, I want to stimulate thoughtfulness in them. In this particular piece I want the students to be able to stretch their musicianship beyond their experience on their instruments to play in a contemplative manner. To me, this is the essence of musical playing in an emotional and thoughtful way. It is something that cannot be stressed enough, even in students that have just begun to play. As soon as possible, they should be asked to put themselves into the music and make it more than the notes and rhythms on the page.This piece is my attempt to provide very young students, who are just beginning their musical journey, with something they can reach technically, but have to stretch for musically. The amount of notes and rhythms is limited, but students should strive for beauty of tone, good phrasing and emotional involvement.After a short introduction, the heartfelt main theme begins at a lyrical and slow tempo. This is developed with the addition of a secondary theme, featuring the lower voices, before the piece leads to an Allegro section that is based on the same musical material with a difference in tempo and a variation in rhythm patterns. The piece can serve to show students that the same basic music can have an entirely different emotional connection with differences in tempo, rhythm and style, with the first section of the piece being sentimental and the faster section being more joyous in nature.  As with all of my pieces for younger students, it is completely acceptable to me for you to adjust the tempo to fit the educational needs of your students.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.

By Carl Strommen. Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Young Band. Form: March. Contemporary. Grade 2. Conductor Score and Parts. 250 pages

Arranged by Paul Murtha. (Score and Parts). Score and full set of parts. Young Band (Concert Band). Grade 3. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.