Composed by Romeyn. For concert band. Young Band. Command Series. Grade 2.5. Score and parts. Duration 2 minutes, 34 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

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 Tracy O. Behrman. Classics Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR318). Overture. Score and set of parts. Composed 2001. Duration 5 minutes, 41 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.012-3126-00).

(March). By King. Arranged by Andy Clark. Concert band. Young Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR369). Grade 2.5. Score and parts. Composed 2010. Duration 2 minutes, 36 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Arranged by Todd Phillips. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR393). Score and parts. Composed 2017. Duration 3 minutes, 5 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4519-00).

By Jerry Williams. Young Concert Band. Level: Grade 2.5. Extra full score. Composed 2000. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.

Composed by James Swearingen. Young band. Command Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:4:55. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4423-00).

Composed by Robert W. Smith. Young band. Command Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:2:02. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4487-00).

Arranged by Paul Clark. Young band. Command Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:2:38. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4442-00).

From 'The Messiah'. Composed by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Arranged by Andrew Glover. Young band. Command Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:3:53. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4483-00).

(March). By King. Arranged by James Swearingen. Concert band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR325 and CL.WFR318). Grade 2.5. Extra full score. Composed 2001. Duration 2 minutes, 24 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Composed by Jonathan McBride. Young band. Command Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:3:24. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4260-00).

Composed by Rob Romeyn. Young band. Command Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:3:11. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4460-00).

Pan American (Spanish March). By King. Arranged by Andy Clark. Concert band. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR363). Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Composed 2009. Duration 2 minutes, 25 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

(March). By King. Arranged by James Swearingen. Concert band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR341 and CL.WFR366). Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2006. Duration 2 minutes, 13 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

(March). Composed by King. Arranged by James Swearingen. Concert band. Heritage of the March. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR350 and CL.WFR366). Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2007. Duration 2 minutes, 14 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Composed by Larry Neeck. Young band. Command Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:3:28. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4491-00).

Composed by David Shaffer. For concert band. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Level 2.5. Score and parts. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Composed by Rebecca Jarvis. Young band. Command Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:4:16. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4256-00).

Concert Band/Harmonie and Clarinet Solo - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1083970-010

Composed by Henri Wieniawski. Arranged by Wil van der Beek. Solo Spectrum. Transcription. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2008. De Haske Publications #DHP 1083970-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1083970-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Henryk Wieniawski, die werd geboren in 1835 te Lublin in Polen, was een wonderkind op de viool. Toen hij acht jaar oud was, werd hij al toegelaten tot het conservatorium van Parijs en op twaalfjarige leeftijd sloot hij met vlag enwimpel zijn studie af. Als vermaard vioolvirtuoos leidde hij een zwervend bestaan. Ook als componist van briljante vioolmuziek was hij succesvol, hoewel de omvang van zijn oeuvre tamelijk beperkt is gebleven. Toen hij 25 jaar oudwas, schreef Wieniawski zijn Légende voor viool en orkest. In dit arrangement voor harmonieorkest is de solorol toebedeeld aan de klarinet. De solist kan zijn of haar technische vaardigheden en muzikaliteit volop etaleren

Der Pole Henryk Wieniawski (1835-1880) war ein musikalisches Wunderkind und später ein berühmter Geigenvirtuose und Komponist einiger Werke. Im Alter von 25 Jahren schrieb er Légende für Violine und Orchester. In dieser Blasorchesterbearbeitung übernimmt die Klarinette die Solostimme. Eine schöne Gelegenheit für den Solisten/die Solistin, mit Technik und Musikalität zu glänzen!

Henryk Wieniawski (né en 1835 Lublin en Pologne, et mort Moscou en 1880) fut un jeune prodige du violon. l’ ge de huit ans, il est admis au conservatoire de Paris. Quatre ans plus tard, il y conclut brillamment son parcours musical. Sa carrière d’illustre virtuose du violon lui fait parcourir le monde sa vie durant. Henryk Wieniawski a également révélé un indéniable talent de compositeur, mais son œuvre essentiellement consacrée au violon reste néanmoins limitée. En 1859, il compose la Légende en Sol mineur pour Violon et Orchestre Op. 17. Dans cette version pour Orchestre d’Harmonie, Wil van der Beek confie la partie soliste la clarinette. L’instrumentiste peutpleinement mettre en valeur ses aptitudes techniques et sa musicalité.

Concert Band/Harmonie and Clarinet Solo - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1083970-140

Composed by Henri Wieniawski. Arranged by Wil van der Beek. Solo Spectrum. Transcription. Score Only. Composed 2008. 24 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1083970-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1083970-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Henryk Wieniawski, die werd geboren in 1835 te Lublin in Polen, was een wonderkind op de viool. Toen hij acht jaar oud was, werd hij al toegelaten tot het conservatorium van Parijs en op twaalfjarige leeftijd sloot hij met vlag enwimpel zijn studie af. Als vermaard vioolvirtuoos leidde hij een zwervend bestaan. Ook als componist van briljante vioolmuziek was hij succesvol, hoewel de omvang van zijn oeuvre tamelijk beperkt is gebleven. Toen hij 25 jaar oudwas, schreef Wieniawski zijn Légende voor viool en orkest. In dit arrangement voor harmonieorkest is de solorol toebedeeld aan de klarinet. De solist kan zijn of haar technische vaardigheden en muzikaliteit volop etaleren

Der Pole Henryk Wieniawski (1835-1880) war ein musikalisches Wunderkind und später ein berühmter Geigenvirtuose und Komponist einiger Werke. Im Alter von 25 Jahren schrieb er Légende für Violine und Orchester. In dieser Blasorchesterbearbeitung übernimmt die Klarinette die Solostimme. Eine schöne Gelegenheit für den Solisten/die Solistin, mit Technik und Musikalität zu glänzen!

Henryk Wieniawski (né en 1835 Lublin en Pologne, et mort Moscou en 1880) fut un jeune prodige du violon. l’ ge de huit ans, il est admis au conservatoire de Paris. Quatre ans plus tard, il y conclut brillamment son parcours musical. Sa carrière d’illustre virtuose du violon lui fait parcourir le monde sa vie durant. Henryk Wieniawski a également révélé un indéniable talent de compositeur, mais son œuvre essentiellement consacrée au violon reste néanmoins limitée. En 1859, il compose la Légende en Sol mineur pour Violon et Orchestre Op. 17. Dans cette version pour Orchestre d’Harmonie, Wil van der Beek confie la partie soliste la clarinette. L’instrumentiste peutpleinement mettre en valeur ses aptitudes techniques et sa musicalité.

The Book of Urizen is Jacob de Haan his first Symphony for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the samename (which the poet illustrated himself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827). The Vision, first movement and The Creation, second movement of The Book of Urizen are available by following editionnumber: DHP 1043551. The Web, the third movement of The Book of Urizen is available by the following edition number: DHP 1125252. Download the audio samples here: track 1, track 2, track 3

In The Book of Urizen - Jacob de Haan zijn eerste symfonie voor harmonieorkest, zangstem (sopraan) en een mannelijke spreekstem - wordt gebruik gemaakt van geluidscollages. De compositie is ge nspireerd op het gelijknamigegedicht van William Blake (1757-1827). The Vision, het eerste deel en The Creation, het tweede deel van The Book of Urizen zijn beschikbaar via volgend editienummer: DHP 1043551. The Web, het derdedeel van The Book of Urizen is verkrijgbaar via editienummer: DHP 1125252. Download audiofragmenten hier: track 1, track 2, track 3

The Book of Urizen ist Jacob de Haan seine erste Symphonie für Blasorchester, Gesang (Sopran) und (männliche) Sprechstimme, in welcher Botschaften durch Geräuschcollagen wiedergegeben werden. Als Inspirationsquelle dienteder gleichnamige Gedichtzyklus des großen englischen Dichters und Malers William Blake (1757-1827). The Vision, erster Satz und The Creation, zweiter Satz von The Book of Urizen sind unter der folgendenEditionsnummer erhältlich: DHP 1043551. The Web, der dritte Satz von The Book of Urizen , ist unter der folgenden Editionsnummer erhältlich: DHP 1125252. Laden Sie hier die Audiosamples herunter: track 1, track 2,track 3

En 1794, l’écrivain, peintre, graveur, enlumineur, visionnaire et philosophe mystique anglais William Blake (1757-1827) dénonce dans The Book of Urizen (Le Livre d’Urizen), la loi de fer du monde moderne. Dans The Book ofUrizen - la première symphonie de Jacob de Haan pour Orchestre d’Harmonie, Soprano et un récitant - des collages sonores sont utilisés. The Vision, la première partie et The Creation, la deuxième partie de TheBook of Urizen sont disponibles sous le numéro d'éditionsuivant: DHP 1043551. The Web, la troisième partie de The Book of Urizen est disponible sous le numéro d'édition suivant: DHP 1125252. Télécharger lesextraits audio ici: track 1, track 2, track 3

The Book of Urizen is a work for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of religious expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the same name (which the poet illustratedhimself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827), who occupies a unique position in western literature and the visual arts. He was not just a poet and a writer, but he was also a graphic artist, a painter, an illustrator, a spiritualist, areligious visionary, and a mystic philosopher. For the performance of this work, a professional sound system, including two microphones and a CD player, is needed. The three sound collages are three separate tracks on the enclosed CD and can beplayed easily at the right moment. The Book of Urizen bears resemblance to Genesis and Exodus, of which the contents form the basis of the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faith. Blake adhered to the principle that all religions are in fact one,and that deities reside in human beings. In The Book of Urizen this is represented in “The Net of Religion,” which is spanned over the earth by Urizen. The sound collages, compiled by Jacob de Haan in the studio, find their origin inJerusalem, the Holy City, where the afore-mentioned faiths “come together.” In the first movement of this composition, The Vision, Urizen prepares his vision of the world, and he presents this to the “Eternals.” His vision is rejected,and Urizen locks himself up in his own abstract world. When he does emerge again, he is confronted with rage by the gathered Eternals. Urizen flees the wrath of the Eternals, “the flames of eternal fury,” and enwombs himself in his own world. Whenthe Eternals see Urizen in his “stony sleep,” they wonder if this is death. The blacksmith Los is torn by grief because of the isolation of Urizen. It brings him to rouse his fires, prepare his forge, and to give Urizen’s world concrete form. In thesecond movement, The Creation, Urizen’s world, but also man, woman, and child are created. Los is horrified with the appearance of Urizen’s body. He mourns and pities Urizen, and from his blood a female form comes into being, with thename Enitharmon. The Eternals, fearful of the female form, decide to erect a tent to obstruct their view to eternity. Enitharmon and Los beget a son, called Orc. Los baptizes him as a child of the “fallen world.” Orc is fed at Enitharmon’s breast,which makes a girdle of jealousy restrict Los’ chest. He takes the child to the top of the mountain and chains him down. The cries of Orc awaken Urizen, who explores his world creating instruments of scientific measurement to do so. Los encircles theface of Enitharmon from the sight of Urizen and Orc. She then populates the earth by giving birth to an enormous race.The Web, third movement of The Book of Urizen is now available: DHP 1125252

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-1125039-140

Arranged by Wil van der Beek. Great Classics. Score Only. Composed 2012. 44 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1125039-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1125039-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Offenbach (1819 - 1880), who was born in Germany, moved to Paris when he was a teenage boy and remained there for much of his life. He became especially famous as a composer of numerous operettas. and of one famous opera: Les Contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann). His operettas (or ‘musiquettes� �) were often based on comical, or satirical librettos. He makes fun of Parisian daily life, dignitaries, the military, the pretentiousness of the Grand Opéra, and so on. In that respect, Offenbach’s operettas are not really comparable with those of his German-speaking contemporaries, for example, Franz Lehár and Johann Strauss the Younger. Musically speaking, we could callOffenbach’s operettas lively, funny, melodious and catchy.For La Belle Hélène, Offenbach drew from Greek mythology. The story is based on that of Helen of Troy, but is set in France, halfway through the 19th century; it has been turned into a satire on the élite of that time.The overture to La Belle Hélène was (and still is) very successful. Offenbach combined a number of arias and choruses from the operetta to give a taste of what is to follow. Many overtures which follow this form lack unity and structure. However, in this case the composition has been well thought-out.

Offenbach (1819-1880), Duitser van geboorte, verhuisde als jongeman naar Parijs, waar hij een groot deel van zijn leven verbleef. Hij werd vooral beroemd als componist van talrijke operettes en een beroemde opera: Les Contes d’Hoffmann. Zijn operettes (of ‘musiquettes� �) zijn qua libretto vaak komisch en hilarisch, ja zelfs satirisch. Hij steekt hierin de draak met het Parijse mondaine leven, met hoogwaardigheidsbekleders , met militairen, met de bombast van de Grand Opéra, enzovoort. In dat opzicht zijn Offenbachs operettes nauwelijks te vergelijken met die in Duitsland van bijvoorbeeld Franz Lehár en Johann Strauss jr. Muzikaal gezien kunnen we zijn operettes levendig,geestig, melodieus en goed in het gehoor liggend noemen.Voor La Belle Hélène putte Offenbach uit de Griekse mythologie. Het verhaal draait om Helena van Troje, maar is verplaatst naar Frankrijk, halverwege de negentiende eeuw; het is uitgewerkt tot een satire op de heersende elite.De ouverture van La Belle Hélène was (en is nog altijd) zeer succesvol. Offenbach heeft hierin een aantal aria’s en koren uit de operette samengevoegd - een voorproefje dus op wat komen gaat. Veel ouvertures die zo zijn gemaakt, missen eenheid en structuur. In dit geval is er echter sprake van een goed doordachte opbouw.

Der gebürtige Deutsche Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) zog im Jugendalter nach Paris, wo er den größten Teil seines Lebens verbrachte. Bekannt wurde er vor allem als Komponist zahlreicher Operetten und einer berühmten Oper: Les Contes d’Hoffmann (Hoffmanns Erzählungen). Seine Operetten (oder Musiquettes“) basierte er häufig auf komischen oder gar satirischen Libretti. Darin wird das mondäne Pariser Leben karikiert mit seinen Würdenträgern, Militärs, dem Pomp der Grand Opéra und dergleichen mehr. In dieser Hinsicht sind Offenbachs Operetten vergleichbar mit den deutschen Werken eines Franz Lehár oder Johann Strauss (Sohn). Musikalisch betrachtet können Offenbachs Operetten alslebendig, amüsant, melodiös und eingängig beschrieben werden. Für La Belle Hélène bediente sich Offenbach der griechischen Mythologie. Die Handlung beruht auf Helena von Troja, wurde aber ins Frankreich der Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts versetzt und in eine Satire auf die damals herrschende Elite verwandelt.Die Ouvertüre von La Belle Hélène war und ist sehr erfolgreich. Offenbach kombinierte darin eine Reihe von Arien und Chorstellen aus der Operette und lieferte so quasi einen Vorgeschmack auf das Folgende. Vielen auf diese Weise entstandene Ouvertüren mangelt es an Einheitlichkeit und Struktur. Diese Ouvertüre zeugt jedoch von einem gut durchdachten Aufbau.

Jacques Offenbach est né en Allemagne en 1819. Sa famille s’installe Paris alors qu’il est encore adolescent et c’est l qu’il passe la plus grande partie de sa vie. Il devient particulièrement célèbre pour la composition de nombreuses opérettes et d’un opéra légendaire, Les Contes d’Hoffmann. Ses opéras-bouffes (ou « musiquettes ») s’inspirent souvent de livrets comiques ou satiriques. Il parodie la vie quotidienne Paris, se moque des dignitaires, de l’armée, de la prétention du grand opéra, et ainsi de suite. cet égard, les œuvres d’Offenbach ne sont pas vraiment comparables aux opérettes de ses contemporains germanophones tels que Franz Lehár ou encoreJohann Strauss le jeune. Musicalement parlant, on peut dire que les opéras-bouffes d’Offenbach sont entraînants, spirituels, mélodieux et mémorables.Jacques Offenbach s’est inspiré de la mythologie pour composer La Belle Hélène, dont le livret brosse l’histoire d’Hélène de Troie. Mais parodiant l’une des légendes grecques des plus illustres, cette opérette se veut être une satire sur l’élite de l’époque.L†™ouverture de La Belle Hélène a toujours été très populaire. Offenbach y glisse plusieurs arias et chœurs repris ensuite dans l’un ou l’autre acte de l’opérette, afin d’en offrir un avant-go t l’auditoire. De nombreux compositeurs écrivirent par la suite des ouvertures de canevas identique. Bien qu’un grand nombre d’entre elles manquent d’unité et de structure, l’ouverture de La Belle Hélène en est une exception notoire.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-1125039-010

Arranged by Wil van der Beek. Great Classics. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2012. De Haske Publications #DHP 1125039-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1125039-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

For La Belle Héléne Jacques Offenbach was inspired by Greek mythology. The plot is based on the story of Helen of Troy, but was turned into a satire on French high society of the 19th century. The overture of La Belle Héléne was-andis-very popular. Offenbach combined within it a series of arias and choral passages from the operetta.

Voor La Belle Héléne putte Offenbach uit de Griekse mythologie. Het verhaal draait om Helena van Troje, maar is als een satire op de elite verplaatst naar het Frankrijk van halverwege de 19e eeuw. De ouverture van La Belle Hééne -waarin Offenbach een aantal arias en koren uit de operette heeft samengevoegd - is nog altijd zeer succesvol.

Für La Belle Héléne bediente sich Jacques Offenbach der griechischen Mythologie. Die Handlung beruht auf Helena von Troja, wurde aber in eine Satire auf die höhere französische Gesellschaft des 19. Jahrhunderts verwandelt. Die Ouvertüre vonLa Belle Héléne war und ist sehr erfolgreich. Offenbach kombinierte darin eine Reihe von Arien und Chorstellen aus der Operette.

Jacques Offenbach sest inspiré de la mythologie grecque pour composer La Belle Héléne, dont le livret brosse lhistoire dHéléne de Troie. Mais parodiant lune des légendes grecques des plus illustres, cette opérette se veut être une satiresur lélite de lépoque. Innovant dans lécriture, Offenbach glissa dans lOuverture plusieurs arias et choeurs repris ensuite dans lun ou lautre acte de lopérette, afin den offrir un avant-go t lauditoire. Une transcription fidéle, réaliséepar Wil van der Beek.

Per comporre La Belle Hélène Jacques Offenbach si rifece alla mitologia greca. La trama si basa su Elena di Troia e venne trasformata in una satira per l’alta societ francese del XIX secolo. L’ouverture di La Belle Hélène ebbe ed hatuttora molto successo. Offenbach vi ha inserito una serie di arie e punti corali dell’operetta.

Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS200

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+6+3+3 +2+1+3+16+4+4+2+2 pages. Duration 2:15. Carl Fischer Music #YPS200. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS200).

ISBN 9781491152201. UPC: 680160909704. Key: D minor.

Step right up, ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! See the exotic, the strange, and the magical at the Cirque de L’étrange, or “Circus of the Strange.” This piece evokes a bygone era when circuses and carnivals provided people from all walks of life a chance to see human and animal oddities. Cirque de L'étrange is an original concert march written in standard march form, but its sound is anything but standard. This piece is playable by younger groups and is a great way to expose students to the march form and style without sounding like your typical march.
Step right up ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! See the exotic, the strange, and the magical at the Cirque de L’étrange. Welcome to the Cirque de L’étrange, known in English as the “Circus of the Strange.” This piece evokes a time of a bygone era, a time when circuses and carnivals provided people from all walks of life a chance to see human and animal oddities that were sources of both delight and horror. While many of these sideshow attractions were deemed fraudulent, it did not deter the crowds from flocking to be shocked and awed. I have always held a special place in my heart for the showmanship of carnivals, because my grandfather dearly loved them. For much of his life, he worked at fairs and carnivals selling cotton candy and candy apples. A large portion of my days when growing up were spent running around fairgrounds and helping my grandfather with his stand. He imparted in me a love for the cunning, magic, and sheer joy that only carnivals and circuses can bring. In Cirque de L’étrange, I sought to capture the the mirthful, yet uncanny mood of the carnivals that I grew up exploring, thus transporting you to a different time.Cirque de L'étrange is an original concert march written in standard march form, but its sound is anything but standard. This piece is playable by younger groups, as it is a great way to expose students to the march form and style while not sounding like your typical march.Opening in D minor, the piece combines the playful feel of a march and a macabre tango. The second time through the First Strain (mm. 5-23), the upper woodwinds and bells add a second counter melody based in D harmonic minor, which heightens the peculiar nature of the piece. The Second Strain (mm. 24-43) by contrast, is a little more upbeat, thus evoking the magical ebullience of a circus, which is further highlighted by the xylophone part. The Second Strain ends in the key of F major and sets up the transition to the Trio in the key of G minor. The Trio (m. 44) begins with the G harmonic minor melody in the clarinets and a counter melody in the bassoon and tenor saxophone. The rest of the woodwinds and bells join in at m. 60 while the percussion adds a Gypsy-like feel with tambourine and triangle. At m. 76 the full band joins in the macabre parade with the trombones and baritones harmonizing the counter melody. The conclusion of the march has the upper woodwinds, adding a second counter melody complete with trills to bring the march to an exciting and dramatic finish.As the World’s Greatest Showman, P.T. Barnum, a man my grandfather greatly admired, once said “The noblest art is that of making others happy.” It is my hope that through this piece you will experience the thrill, delight, and fright that only carnivals can bring as you visit the Circus of the Strange!

Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS200F

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS200F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS200F).

ISBN 9781491152881. UPC: 680160910380.

Step right up, ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! See the exotic, the strange, and the magical at the Cirque de L’étrange, or “Circus of the Strange.” This piece evokes a bygone era when circuses and carnivals provided people from all walks of life a chance to see human and animal oddities. Cirque de L'étrange is an original concert march written in standard march form, but its sound is anything but standard. This piece is playable by younger groups and is a great way to expose students to the march form and style without sounding like your typical march.
Step right up ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! See the exotic, the strange, and the magical at the Cirque de L’étrange. Welcome to the Cirque de L’étrange, known in English as the “Circus of the Strange.” This piece evokes a time of a bygone era, a time when circuses and carnivals provided people from all walks of life a chance to see human and animal oddities that were sources of both delight and horror. While many of these sideshow attractions were deemed fraudulent, it did not deter the crowds from flocking to be shocked and awed. I have always held a special place in my heart for the showmanship of carnivals, because my grandfather dearly loved them. For much of his life, he worked at fairs and carnivals selling cotton candy and candy apples. A large portion of my days when growing up were spent running around fairgrounds and helping my grandfather with his stand. He imparted in me a love for the cunning, magic, and sheer joy that only carnivals and circuses can bring. In Cirque de L’étrange, I sought to capture the the mirthful, yet uncanny mood of the carnivals that I grew up exploring, thus transporting you to a different time.Cirque de L'étrange is an original concert march written in standard march form, but its sound is anything but standard. This piece is playable by younger groups, as it is a great way to expose students to the march form and style while not sounding like your typical march.Opening in D minor, the piece combines the playful feel of a march and a macabre tango. The second time through the First Strain (mm. 5-23), the upper woodwinds and bells add a second counter melody based in D harmonic minor, which heightens the peculiar nature of the piece. The Second Strain (mm. 24-43) by contrast, is a little more upbeat, thus evoking the magical ebullience of a circus, which is further highlighted by the xylophone part. The Second Strain ends in the key of F major and sets up the transition to the Trio in the key of G minor. The Trio (m. 44) begins with the G harmonic minor melody in the clarinets and a counter melody in the bassoon and tenor saxophone. The rest of the woodwinds and bells join in at m. 60 while the percussion adds a Gypsy-like feel with tambourine and triangle. At m. 76 the full band joins in the macabre parade with the trombones and baritones harmonizing the counter melody. The conclusion of the march has the upper woodwinds, adding a second counter melody complete with trills to bring the march to an exciting and dramatic finish.As the World’s Greatest Showman, P.T. Barnum, a man my grandfather greatly admired, once said “The noblest art is that of making others happy.” It is my hope that through this piece you will experience the thrill, delight, and fright that only carnivals can bring as you visit the Circus of the Strange!

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.DHP-0981213-010

Composed by Pietro Mascagni. The Great Classics. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1998. De Haske Publications #DHP 0981213-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0981213-010).

When you say Mascagni you immediately think of Cavalleria rusticana. This work brought Mascagni overnight fame after his wife - without him knowing - entered the score in a composition contest and it won first prize. Cavalleria rusticana became an incredible success, overshadowing the premiere of his next opera, L’Amico Fritz. L’Amico Fritz can still be considered a successful opera, with its highlights being the ‘Cherry Duet’ and this intermezzo, arranged by the Japanese Kimura.

Cavalleria rusticana spricht die Sprache von Mascagni. Mit diesem Werk wurde Mascagni buchstäblich über Nacht berühmt, nachdem seine Frau ohne sein Wissen die Partitur zu einem Komponistenwettstreit eingeschickt und diese dort den ersten Preis gewonnen hatte. Cavalleria rusticana wurde zu einem unglaublichen Erfolg, der die Premiere der folgenden Oper, l'Amico Fritz überschattete. Dennoch ist l'Amico Fritz eine gelungene Oper; zu ihren Höhepunkten zählen das Kirschenduett und dieses, hier von dem Japaner Kimura arrangierte, Intermezzo.

Young concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4123-01

Composed by J. Bell. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR377). Extra full score. Composed 2012. Duration 2 minutes, 33 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4123-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4123-01).

This vibrant and patriotic new work is the perfect piece for any Memorial or Veteran's Day performances. Dedicated to the composer's brother and member of the U. S. Navy's world famous Black Eagles, the piece opens with a brief march that then leads into a fanfare featuring the trumpet section playing the melody. The beautiful harmonies and counter-melodies created from the careful orchestration make it a fun and exciting piece that young musicians will love to play.

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.

Young concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4123-00

Composed by J. Bell. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR377). Score and set of parts. Composed 2012. Duration 2 minutes, 33 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4123-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4123-00).

This vibrant and patriotic new work is the perfect piece for any Memorial or Veteran's Day performances. Dedicated to the composer's brother and member of the U. S. Navy's world famous Black Eagles, the piece opens with a brief march that then leads into a fanfare featuring the trumpet section playing the melody. The beautiful harmonies and counter-melodies created from the careful orchestration make it a fun and exciting piece that young musicians will love to play.

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.