SKU: CL.011-2499-00

A tremendous concert or contest piece that is also a wonderful teaching tool. Utilizing a variety of simple time changes, the opening moderato section leads into a spirited allegro that has nicely woven counterpoint between the woodwinds. A moderate 3/4 section adds contrast and then after a reprise of the allegro, it finishes with a bold and majestic coda. A winner in every respect!

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: CF.YPS206F

ISBN 9781491152942. UPC: 680160910441.

The Advocate is a spirited march that provides melodic opportunities and interesting parts for all sections of the band. Written in standard American march form and style, this original tune is reminiscent of the great marches of Fillmore or King and is perfect for any festival performance.
The Advocate is a spirited original march which provides melodic opportunities and interesting parts for all sections of the band.An advocate is someone who pleads a case for another person, specifically an attorney. However, the intent here is the more general meaning, as one who supports a specific cause. Each of us are advocates of many things, positive and negative, as demonstrated by our actions and words.As music educators we advocate for the best experiences, the best opportunities, the best lives for each of our students.

SKU: BT.GOB-000506-120

Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen’s (1964) way of composing can be described as: uncompromising, wilful and contemporary. It is not surprising, therefore, that this occasionally causes a stir.
In the middle of the Seventies a trend arose in youth culture, which was characterized by provocation, distrust of the great ideologies, and the autonomy of the individual.
Punk is playful, aggressive, often humorous, and anti-everything, which inevitably leads to self-irony.
The first part of Aagaard-Nielsen’s composition (Introduction) is a texture based mainly on one short theme.
This pompous theme breathes a spirit of cold empty plains, where icy winds sigh around yourhead.
In the vehement Punk (Presto barbaro!) there is no longer any question of a theme. The basis for this part is formed by a repetitive motif (a descending minor third).
This motif is alternated with very powerful percussion beats and later on shrill harmonies.

De wijze van componeren van Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen (1964) laat zich omschrijven als: compromisloos, eigenzinnig en eigentijds. Niet verwonderlijk dat dit af en toe wat stof doet opwaaien.
Midden zeventiger jaren ontstaat er eenstroming binnen de jongerencultuur, die provocatie, wantrouwen tegen de grote ideologieën en de autonomie van het individu centraal stelt.
Punk is speels, agressief, veelal humoristisch en anti-alles, wat onvermijdelijk leidttot zelfspot.
Het eerste deel (Introduction) is een weefsel, gebaseerd op voornamelijk één kort thema. Het pompeuze thema ademt de sfeer van kille lege vlakten, waar de ijzige wind je om de oren suist.
Tijdens de ‘heftige’Punk (Presto barbaro!) is van een thema geen sprake meer. De basis voor dit deel is een steeds herhalend motief (dalende kleine terts). Dit motief wordt afgewisseld met zeer krachtige percussie slagen en later schrille samenklanken.Dit alles zorgt voor een bombastisch geheel.
Aan het slot van de Punk horen we het intoductie-thema tussen het punkgeweld door terugkomen.

SKU: SU.32040110

2,1 2,1 2,1 2; 4331; timp, 2perc, cel; stgs Duration: 8' Composed: 2012 Published by: Amy Mills Music, LLC Creative setting of 3 carols: O Come O Come Emanuel intertwined with Ma Navu Ding Dong Merrily on High with bells, glock, chimes Angels We Have Heard on High with charming mixed meter Majestic recap of Rejoice section of O Come O Come Emanuel Maestro Harvey Felder, after the premiere with the Tacoma Symphony: The thing that I really appreciated about your Christmas Angels and Bells was the skillful and artistic writing. As you know, holiday music typically offers little or no musical depth, which leads to a less than enthusiastic reaction from the orchestra. Your piece offered a level of musical sophistication worthy of a professional symphony while still creating a festive holiday spirit. The orchestra and I enjoyed having the opportunity to dig into something substantive yet fun on our holiday concert. See composer website for audio sample. Performance materials available on rental only:.

SKU: BT.GOB-000506-020

Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen’s (1964) way of composing can be described as: uncompromising, wilful and contemporary. It is not surprising, therefore, that this occasionally causes a stir.
In the middle of the Seventies a trend arose in youth culture, which was characterized by provocation, distrust of the great ideologies, and the autonomy of the individual.
Punk is playful, aggressive, often humorous, and anti-everything, which inevitably leads to self-irony.
The first part of Aagaard-Nielsen’s composition (Introduction) is a texture based mainly on one short theme.
This pompous theme breathes a spirit of cold empty plains, where icy winds sigh around yourhead.
In the vehement Punk (Presto barbaro!) there is no longer any question of a theme. The basis for this part is formed by a repetitive motif (a descending minor third).
This motif is alternated with very powerful percussion beats and later on shrill harmonies.

De wijze van componeren van Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen (1964) laat zich omschrijven als: compromisloos, eigenzinnig en eigentijds. Niet verwonderlijk dat dit af en toe wat stof doet opwaaien.
Midden zeventiger jaren ontstaat er eenstroming binnen de jongerencultuur, die provocatie, wantrouwen tegen de grote ideologieën en de autonomie van het individu centraal stelt.
Punk is speels, agressief, veelal humoristisch en anti-alles, wat onvermijdelijk leidttot zelfspot.
Het eerste deel (Introduction) is een weefsel, gebaseerd op voornamelijk één kort thema. Het pompeuze thema ademt de sfeer van kille lege vlakten, waar de ijzige wind je om de oren suist.
Tijdens de ‘heftige’Punk (Presto barbaro!) is van een thema geen sprake meer. De basis voor dit deel is een steeds herhalend motief (dalende kleine terts). Dit motief wordt afgewisseld met zeer krachtige percussie slagen en later schrille samenklanken.Dit alles zorgt voor een bombastisch geheel.
Aan het slot van de Punk horen we het intoductie-thema tussen het punkgeweld door terugkomen.

SKU: BT.YKM570369270

A Hymn to the Thames was commissioned by James Turnbull and the Music Director of the St Paul’s Sinfonia, Andrew Morley. It was begun in 2019 and completed early in 2020. There are four movements played without a break, which follow the Thames from its Cotswold source to the North Sea. As the first performance took place in St ALfege’s Church, Greenwich, this seemed appropriate. The solo oboe represents both a wanderer along the river path and the spirit of the river. The pitch centres of the movements spell out the musical letters of the river (tHAmES—B natural, A, E and E flat) so that the river’s name is projected across the whole work. In addition, the musical letters found in James Turnbull, Andrew Morley and my wife, Teresa Cahill ( who was born in Maidenhead and brought up by the river in Rotherhithe) are entwined in various guises. The first movement grows from the depths, the soloist entering with fanfare-like gestures, followed by lyrical music and breaks into a dance as the river gathers momentum. The third movement is slow and sustained and geographically the Thames flows through Oxford. The music is based on the well-known In Nomine ‘head motif’ from the Gloria tibi Trinitas Mass by the early Tudor composer, John Taverner, who was the first Director of Music at Christ Church, Oxford. The orchestra provides a screen or veil above which the solo oboe dreams and ruminates. This leads directly into the fourth and final movement which begins in the depths once more, interrupting the oboe’s held note from the end of the third movement. The waters’ increasing intensity and power are represented throughout by a moto perpetuo of quick, steady semiquavers. Near the close, the woodwind play O Nata Lux by Thomas Tallis, the great Tudor composer who, with his wife Joan, is buried in St Alfege’s. Beneath this, the lower strings continue the fast semiquaver movement of the river and, above, the violins are heard as a halo of harmonics. At the close, the oboe rises, opening out to the future, and celebrating its voyage, while the orchestra fades as the river meets the sea. A Hymn to the Thames lasts approximately 17 minutes.

SKU: HL.35031366

ISBN 9781495080333. UPC: 888680655013. 5.0x5.0x0.18 inches.

Something for all ages! This novel little swing number is a cool selection to add humor and spirit to your holiday or winter concert. The upbeat song laments the return of “Jack Frost” and cold weather and pleads for him to “get lost.” A lesser known gem from the American songbook.

SKU: CR.984280

ISBN 9780758659057. 7 x 10.25 inches.

This short piece by David von Kampen is surprising, delightful, and appealing with its gentle use of unconventional harmonies. Though written for unison choir and piano, it can be sung by any type of ensemble or by a soloist. Useful at the beginning of any service, the piece features a final, hanging chord that naturally leads into the rest of the service.

Psalm 51:15; 70:1 (ESV)

O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare Your praise,
and my mouth will declare Your praise.
Make haste, O God, to deliver me;
make haste to help me, O Lord.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.

Scripture quotation from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. Used by permission.