Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49444S

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Holiday Pops. Score. Belwin Music #00-49444S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49444S).

ISBN 9781470650476. UPC: 038081571256. English.

Franz Gruber's beloved Christmas carol, Silent Night, receives a unique treatment for strings. The tune is heard twice. The first time, it is paired with a motive from the Prelude of J. S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 (BWV 1007); the second time, the melody shifts from part to part, giving everyone a chance to shine. Richly scored, warm and embracing, a real audience pleaser for your December concerts. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.024-4655-01

Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands! Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR396). Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 1 minute, 24 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #024-4655-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-4655-01).

The inspiration that motivates composers to create music often originates from a multitude of different sources. Over the last few weeks, numerous band director friends have suggested the creation of a patriotic selection that honors military personnel, both past and present. They also requested that lyrics be included so as to allow their choir colleagues to join in creating a spectacular grand finale. I sincerely hope that your audiences, both young and old, will enjoy this musical salute to America’s lasting heroes. A real crowd-pleaser!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.012-4998-00

Galop. Composed by King. Arranged by James Swearingen. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2023. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4998-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4998-00).

Raise your baton and prepare yourself for a rewarding highlight moment as you conduct Karl King’s celebrated galop, aptly titled Excelsior. Your musicians will marvel at the clever writing style that is incorporated throughout the entire piece. And let us not forget the audience - much toe-tapping and the thunderous sound of applause following the last note is certain! This is the perfect galop to include at your next concert. A real crowd pleaser!

Grade 4

SKU: CL.012-3802-01

Arranged by Glover. Concert Band. Gems of the Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR365). Extra full score. Composed 2009. Duration 3 minutes, 20 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3802-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3802-01).

This unique Gem of the Concert Band features a brass sextet accompanied by band. A great example of the bel canto style of brass performance, your sextet of two trumpets, horn (or trombone/euphonium), two trombones (or euphoniums), and bass trombone will wow audiences! Transcribed from the famous operatic vocal sextet, this brilliant work from the golden age of the concert band is a real crowd-pleaser. Our highest recommendation!

About Gems of the Concert Band

A series of transcriptions and other works in varying styles, representative of the programming of the Great American Classic Concert Band era of a century ago, as exemplified by John Phillip Sousa, Edwin Franko Goldman, Karl L. King, and Leonard B. Smith

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4265-00

Composed by Neeck. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2014-01). Score and set of parts. Composed 2014. Duration 3 minutes, 24 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4265-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4265-00).

The title says it all! This upbeat swing tune features hip unison riffs, and powerhouse ensemble sections. Built on the blues form, this a great chart for teaching the swing style, and a real audience-pleaser. An optional open section for the solos of your choice (written suggested solos are provided) is included. The shout chorus builds gradually to a blockbuster finish. For your next concert or contest performance, Bringin’ Down The House is a real winner!

By Sydney Guillaume. (SSAATTBB A Cappella). Walton Choral. Size 6.7x10.5 inches. 18 pages. Published by Walton Music.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1103-01

Composed by Hubbard. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1103-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1103-01).

Featuring a moderate tempo contemporary Latin groove, Mike Carubia’s arrangement of Freddie Hubbard’s To Her Ladyship opens with a unison melody featuring alto sax, flugelhorn or trumpet with an optional flute part. Short solos (written or improvised) and a simple but powerful shout chorus with drum solo fills will make this a great audience pleaser.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4126-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2012-00). Extra full score. Composed 2012. Duration 2 minutes, 57 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4126-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4126-01).

Introduce your band and audiences to a little 2-beat and some jazz history with this easy to prepare arrangement of this great jazz standard. Originally a ragtime piano piece, That's-A-Plenty is most commonly associated with Dixieland music. This arrangement now makes it available to jazz bands at the medium-easy level. There's lots of fun for all the sections, including some smeared notes for the bones and some short solis for the saxes. The drummer gets some tom-tom work a la Gene Krupa, and while there are no improvised solos, one (or all) of the trumpets gets to do a written out call and response solo back and forth with the rest of the band. This one is a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

Grade 1

SKU: CL.011-1594-00

Arranged by G. Sebesky. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 1980. C.L. Barnhouse #011-1594-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-1594-00).

Elvis will be in the building when you play this wonderful arrangement by Gerald Sebesky. A true crowd pleaser and alot of fun for not only the audience, but the band as well. Very cool.

(The Best of the Miami Sound Machine). Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral. Published by Alfred Music

(The Best of the Miami Sound Machine). Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Choir Secular. Men's Choir. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral. Secular. Published by Alfred Music

Choir Secular (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.48389

Composed by Chad Cates, Matt Wertz, and Tony Wood. Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Pop; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48389. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48389).

UPC: 038081552125. English.

This whimsical Christmas pop pleaser is sure to shake up your world! From singer/songwriter Matt Wertz, the lyrics describe how great life would be living inside a snow globe: 'Cause Santa's always on his way, it's Christmas morning every day. The catchy chorus will have your whole audience singing along! Unexpected and charming.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.40463S

Composed by Susan H. Day. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: March. Score. 8 pages. Highland/Etling #00-40463S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.40463S).

UPC: 038081451329. English.

This high energy, rhythmically driven piece is fun to play for any grade level and any size group. It features easy rhythms and techniques such as detaché bowing, tremolo, accents, pizzicato, and a few slurs. Written in the key of A minor, the use of low 2nd fingers for upper strings is reinforced. The viola part doubles the violin 2 part. With students requesting to play it every day, this is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for both audiences and players! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.