Grade 2

SKU: CL.LDP-7160-00

Composed by Grice. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2014. Duration 3 minutes. Daehn Publications #LDP-7160-00. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7160-00).

This work begins with great energy and intensity, and builds vigorously throughout. A science-fiction adventure movie theme is depicted, allowing childhood imaginations to supply the details. Outstanding writing, especially for the percussion, who are featured from beginning to end. A powerhouse for young band!

Concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4270-00

Composed by Orcino. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR383). Score and set of parts. Composed 2014. Duration 2 minutes, 17 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4270-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4270-00).

Who doesn't like a sunny day in the midst of winter? Who is that statuesque figure all decked out in his winter finery? Who stands proud, guarding the family home? Why it's Milton the Melting Snowman! But alas, as the day progresses and temps rise a transformation begins. Listen, as the music evokes Milton's dismay, I'm melting! The musical adventure pays tribute to this gallant guardian, soon to be a fond memory until next year. Set your mind free wander with this whimsical winter musical offering as the band pays tribute to this pillar of packed snow.

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 2.5

SKU: DH.DP200514-SC

Composed by Rob Grice. Score only. Duration 3 minutes, 1 second. Published by Daehn Publications (DH.DP200514-SC).

This new work by Rob Grice begins with great energy and intensity, and it builds vigorously throughout. Outstanding writing, especially for the percussion, who are featured from beginning to end. The composer hopes to depict the music of a science-fiction adventure movie, allowing childhood imaginations to supply the details. A powerhouse for young band!

Piano - Intermediate

SKU: AP.48701

Composed by Victor Labenske. Piano Suite; Piano Supplemental; Solo; Solo Small Ensembles. Recital Suite Series. Form: Suite. Recital. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48701. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48701).

ISBN 9781470643942. UPC: 038081559780. English.

The three movements of Adventures in Yellowstone present iconic scenes from the park. The first movement, Waiting for Old Faithful, begins with a tremolo, representing the rumbling before the famous geyser erupts, followed by figures that move up and down the keyboard depicting the shooting water. Grand Prismatic Spring is the second movement, a mysterious piece filled with scale-like figures and short motives based on various intervals. The last movement, Wildlife in the Valleys, creates various moods associated with animals found in the region, including wolves, bears, and buffalo. The exciting ending concludes with a glissando and fortissimo chords.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3774-01

Composed by Robert W. Smith. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR357). Extra full score. Composed 2008. Duration 1 minute, 32 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3774-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3774-01).

Off we go enjoying our traditional holiday sleigh ride. However, this time the horse gets a bit skittish and begins to speed up. With each passing phrase, our simple ride turns into the wildest of holiday adventures. In a very fun and entertaining setting, students will learn to watch the conductor while experiencing a wide range of tempi. As an option, you may wish to feature the accessory percussion/sound effect part front and center making The Runaway Sleigh a hilarious and hair-raising experience for all!

Choral, Handbells, Trumpet (SATB/trumpet/handbells)

SKU: HL.35032399

Composed by Don Besig. Shawnee Sacred. General Worship, Lent, Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032399).

UPC: 888680792800. 6.75x10.5 inches. Don Besig/Nancy Price.

A universal message of sharing the love of Christ in adventurous obedience to His guiding Spirit brings purpose to this sermon in song. The anthem begins with a hymn-like opening of dignity and reverence. The tune soon begins to flow, calling the child of God to service: “Help us be Your hands in a world that needs compassion. Help us feed the hungry and comfort those in need.” A strong challenge to the modern church clothed in memorable themes and strong harmonies. A song for our time!

Concert Band Concert Band - 4 (Medium Difficult) (grade 4)

SKU: AP.29485S

Composed by Steve Hodges. Concert Band. Alfred Concert Band. Score. 24 pages. Duration 4:00. Alfred Music #00-29485S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.29485S).

UPC: 038081323572. English.

This energetic piece begins with active melodies, expanded percussion and changing meters that provide an exciting adventure for the band. The contrasting expressive section features a lyrical horn melody that moves to a majestic presentation by the woodwinds. The abbreviated return to the original theme brings the piece to a powerful conclusion. (4:00).

Composed by William Bolcom. E.B. Marks. Softcover. 60 pages. Published by Edward B. Marks Music

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49116

Composed by Scott Watson. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Quartet; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. Score and Part(s). 146 pages. Duration 4:40. Alfred Music #00-49116. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49116).

UPC: 038081563411. English.

This version of Escape from Thunder Mountain by Scott Watson is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The tropical island volcano, Thunder Mountain, has lain dormant for years. As a party of adventurous researchers work atop the legendary mountain, it begins to shake with pre-eruption tremors! Check out this original composition by Scott Watson! (4:40)

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This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48110

Composed by Scott Watson. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. Score and Part(s). 138 pages. Duration 4:30. Alfred Music #00-48110. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48110).

ISBN 9781470661366. UPC: 038081557168. English.

The tropical island volcano, Thunder Mountain, has lain dormant for years. As a party of adventurous researchers work atop the legendary mountain, it begins to shake with pre-eruption tremors! (4:30) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 6. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.