Composed by David Shaffer. Concert band. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR344). Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2006. Duration 2 minutes, 20 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Composed by Conaway. Young band. Command Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:3:52. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4503-00).

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3607-01

Composed by Yeo. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR351). Extra full score. Composed 2007. Duration 3 minutes, 32 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3607-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3607-01).

Containing beautiful melodies that will keep everyone humming, this inspirational and encouraging new composition from the pen of a young composer from Singapore will definitely appeal to both your players and audiences! With reasonable ranges for your developing players, this is sure to be a great tool to help them gain confidence in performance. The delicate slow section includes a short trumpet solo (cued for flute) is also an excellent opportunity to teach your band phrasing and expression. Beyond the Highlands will make your band sound BIG and is an excellent choice any concert, contest or festival performance!

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.011-3341-00

Composed by Shaffer. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR333 & CL.WFR344). Holiday. Score and set of parts. Composed 2004. Duration 2 minutes, 25 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3341-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3341-00).

Very lyrical and expressive, this peaceful David Shaffer composition is a wonderful tool for teaching legato style to mid-level groups. Carefully scored to assure a lush full sound and help your band attain a more mature sound. Written in the style of a chorale prelude, it will make a great change of pace selection for any winter or holiday concert. Very Highly recommended!

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.

Concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4170-01

Celtic Air And Dance. Composed by Neeck. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR379). Extra full score. Composed 2013. Duration 3 minutes, 1 second. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4170-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4170-01).

This unique work combines two ancient Celtic folk tunes, and blends them into a high-quality musical composition. Opening with the lyrical 3/4 melody Over the Stone, the piece transitions to the rollicking 6/8 jig Road to Lisdoonvarna. An excellent work for mid-level bands, Over the Stone is a solid choice for concert or contest.

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.011-3721-01

Composed by Orcino. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR359). Extra full score. Composed 2008. Duration 1 minute, 50 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3721-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3721-01).

The golden age of daredevil pilots comes to life in Len Orcino’s delightful Barnstormers March. This rousing march begins with a ratchet as the cranking of the propeller. The engine sputters to life and off the listener goes on his free ride into the air, as the music emulates the biplane and all its loops, dives, tricks and stunts. This open-air cockpit ride creates its thrills with musical devices. Parallel chromatic and diminished seventh chords will add new sounds to your bands vocabulary. You’ll label this one a real toe-tapper. It’s sure to become a pops concert standard.

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.

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.011-3417-00

Concert March. Composed by Neeck. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR336 & CL.WFR353). March, Patriotic. Score and set of parts. Composed 2005. Duration 3 minutes. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3417-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3417-00).

Dedicated to the citizen soldiers of our country, the men and women of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves. Featuring a contemporary style that balances the percussive and energetic aspects of a march with a contrasting lyrical style, this stately march is propelled by an active snare drum part and the use of dotted-eighth-note/sixteenth-note rhythms in the melody. Very unique and distinctive!

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.011-4616-00

Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR395). Score and set of parts. Composed 2018. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4616-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4616-00).

History was made in 1620 when a merchant ship called the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England. Typically, the cargo would have consisted of wine and dry goods, but on this trip the ship carried 102 passengers, all of them seeking to start a new life on the far side of the Atlantic. It should be noted that this musical adventure includes all the literary ingredients that make for a fascinating story: freedom, survival, reflection, hope and the remarkable feeling of triumph. Adventure on the high seas!

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.011-3330-01

Composed by Neeck. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR333). Extra full score. Composed 2004. Duration 3 minutes, 8 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3330-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3330-01).

Want an impressive full sounding composition for your very young players that’s based on one of the world’s most beloved melodies? If so, then Larry Neeck’s Fanfare For A New World definitely fills the bill. Ranges are modest as the piece goes back and forth between the marcato style of the fanfare and the contrasting legato style of the main theme. Includes a large number of interesting yet playable percussion parts. Perfect for any occasion for second year bands. Very nice!

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 2.5

SKU: CL.011-2935-01

Composed by Huckeby. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR187). Extra full score. Composed 1998. Duration 4 minutes, 19 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2935-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2935-01).

A spirited overture for young bands which is full of exciting rhythms and bold, contemporary harmonies. Has a lovely andante section in 3/4 that first features alto sax and then the whole ensemble. Very playable yet still challenging for middle school and jr. high bands and it’s perfect for contest or concert performances. A truly outstanding piece for developing bands! Recorded on the CD A Lantern In The Window by The Washington Winds.

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 3

SKU: CL.012-2744-00

Composed by Huckeby. Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR185 & CL.WFR199). Sacred. Score and set of parts. Composed 1996. Duration 3 minutes, 52 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2744-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2744-00).

An lyrical and reflective piece which will mesmerize your audiences. Written in a minor mode, Pastorale is an excellent piece to teach your band expressive performance techniques. Includes excellent writing for vibes and other percussion instruments. A perfect change of pace!

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 3

SKU: CL.011-3767-01

Composed by Huckeby. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR359). Extra full score. Composed 2008. Duration 4 minutes, 17 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3767-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3767-01).

Written in an exciting programmatic style, this piece is based on folklore surrounding the derailment and crash of a turn-of-the-century passenger train in North Carolina. The descriptive and creative writing of Ed Huckeby make this story come alive through the sounds of the train and driving rhythms which imitate the locomotive. With creative changing meter, syncopation and dramatic rhythmic drive, contrasted with the flowing melodic lines of the introduction and interlude, this piece is a real winner for concert or contest performance.

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 1.5

SKU: CL.011-2382-01

Composed by J. Williams. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR130). Extra full score. Composed 1991. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2382-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2382-01).

A very clever use of the rap music idiom that allows each section of the band to shine. Besides being an wonderful performance piece and lots of fun, the spoken rap sections are great rhythm teaching tools. This unique piece is sure to be an audience favorite and needless to say, it will be the favorite of the band members. A Guaranteed Winner!

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 2.5

SKU: CL.011-2109-01

Overture. Composed by J. Spears. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Extra score. Composed 1989. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2109-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2109-01).

A drama in sound for the developing band cast in the ABA overture form by a very popular composer. With its contrasting textures, colors, and tempi, ``Stormy Point’’ will serve beautifully as your contest feature selection.

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.