By Rob Romeyn. For concert band. Young Band. Sound Foundations Series. Grade 1. Score and set of parts. Duration 1 minute, 53 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

10 Bewitching Piano Solos for Recitals. Composed by Various. Willis. Recital, Solos. Softcover. 32 pages. Duration 240 seconds. Published by Willis Music

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Floor Tom, Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine and more. - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS156

Composed by Joseph Compello. Folio. Fps. Set of Score and Parts. 8+2+4+4+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6+2+3+2+1+2+3+16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 50 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #FPS156. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS156).

ISBN 9781491156360. UPC: 680160914906. 9 x 12 inches.

Personal Note My high school band director, Clarence F. Wroblewski, died on November 24, 2018. In the 1950s, he was a pioneer in the field of public school instrumental music in Baltimore City. He was my mentor and my dear friend. It was his guidance and encouragement that set my young life's course on the path of music. Performance Notes The idea for Ghost Chasers is to have a spooky tune (m. 9, Trumpets) chasing around in simple counterpoint between two sections. (See m. 19). Students will find the independent part playing both challenging and fun. In the contrasting section at m. 30, young students will gain experience in changing their articulation from marcato to legato. Obeying the cues for low brass in this section is recommended, but depending on the instrumentation of the band, directors may disregard the cues if necessary. Directors may also wish to take the opportunity to teach a lesson about major and minor keys and discuss why the tune at m. 9 sounds spooky and the theme at m. 30 sound lighthearted. Overall, the main challenge for this piece is balance. For the chaser idea to be effective the half-measure lag between the two sections playing the same tune must be easily heard. Even more attention to balance must be paid at m. 45, where the spooky theme is added to the chasing theme. If Clarinets can play third-line written D, use it instead of the alternate cued note. If three Timpani are not available, omit the note D.
Personal NoteMy high school band director, Clarence F. Wroblewski, died on November 24, 2018. In the 1950s, he was a pioneer in the field of public school instrumental music in Baltimore City. He was my mentor and my dear friend. It was his guidance and encouragement that set my young life’s course on the path of music.Performance NotesThe idea for Ghost Chasers is to have a spooky tune (m. 9, Trumpets) chasing around in simple counterpoint between two sections. (See m. 19). Students will find the independent part playing both challenging and fun.In the contrasting section at m. 30, young students will gain experience in changing their articulation from marcato to legato. Obeying the cues for low brass in this section is recommended, but depending on the instrumentation of the band, directors may disregard the cues if necessary. Directors may also wish to take the opportunity to teach a lesson about major and minor keys and discuss why the tune at m. 9 sounds spooky and the theme at m. 30 sound lighthearted.Overall, the main challenge for this piece is balance. For the “chaser” idea to be effective the half-measure lag between the two sections playing the same tune must be easily heard. Even more attention to balance must be paid at m. 45, where the “spooky” theme is added to the “chasing” theme.If Clarinets can play third-line written D, use it instead of the alternate cued note. If three Timpani are not available, omit the note D.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4889-00

Composed by J. Johnson. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 3 minutes, 33 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4889-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4889-00).

A Haunted Trilogy is guaranteed to become a favorite for student and audience alike. Set as a trilogy of three short movements, your band can play one for a quick novelty piece, or all three as a divertimento or program music. March of the Gremlins opens the suite with an eerie march. Tarantella For Trolls continues the spooky musical fun with a slightly twisted little dance. Goblin’s Gavotte closes our haunted suite with an ominous romp. It’s mischievously impish, looming, conniving, and a great learning piece for chromatics in three different styles. Boo!

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.011-3138-01

Composed by Barker. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR317). Extra full score. Composed 2001. Duration 2 minutes, 36 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3138-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3138-01).

A rare young band piece by master arranger/composer Warren Barker. Witch’s Danse is a delightful descriptive piece which uses musical materials not usually found in compositions at this grade level. Challenging, yet quite accessible, your students will love the spooky sounds and unique percussion effects in this creative arrangement. A perfect choice for any developing band performance! 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 1

SKU: CL.023-4234-01

Composed by Romeyn. Young Concert Band. Sound Foundations Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR380). Extra full score. Composed 2013. Duration 1 minute, 53 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #023-4234-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.023-4234-01).

An absolute beginning band showstopper, Creature Feature will be the hit of any concert program! Each section of the band has the opportunity to play memorable melodic themes and be inspired to create dynamic contrast. This fun, spooky and catchy novelty tune is designed to be performed in the second semester of study. You will want to save this for the end of rehearsal - your students will want to play this one over and over!! Scary sounds and frightful fun!

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.124855

Composed by Audrey Snyder and John Jacobson. Choral. Halloween, Medley, Novelty. CD. Duration 150 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.124855).

UPC: 884088984922. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. John Jacobson & Audrey Snyder.

If you are looking for a spooky selection for Halloween or any other occasion, look no further! This trio of tunes drawn from the classics will provide all necessary goosebumps and even a chuckle or two! Original lyrics combine with these famous melodies: Funeral March of a Marionette (Charles Gounod), In the Hall of the Mountain King (Edvard Grieg), The SorcererÂ’s Apprentice (Paul Dukas).