Grade 2
SKU: CL.011-3691-01
Composed by Shaffer. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR359). Extra full score. Composed 2008. Duration 3 minutes, 4 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3691-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3691-01).
A dramatic ballad with deep and rich sonorities, Eternal Hope was written simply as a prayer for peace. Weaving throughout the choirs of instruments, the flowing melodies and soaring countermelodies build into a dramatic climax. This emotional composition is David Shaffer at his very best. Perfect for any program setting.
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.