Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.011-3168-01

Composed by J. Williams. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR317). Extra full score. Composed 2001. Duration 5 minutes, 25 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3168-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3168-01).

Exceptionally nice and technically deceptively easy, this is an appealing overture with memorable themes, rhythmic interest and outstanding writing! Perfectly suited to smaller bands and bands with less than ideal instrumentations, this is a superb work that will make any band sound their absolute best! 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.

By J. Paul Williams. Arranged by Lloyd Larson. (2 part). Fred Bock Publications. Size 7x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Fred Bock Music Company.

By George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Stephen Roddy, J. Paul Williams. Gentry Publications. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 6 pages. Published by Gentry Publications.

Our God Is God by J. Paul Williams and Joseph M. Martin. For SATB Choir (SATB). Glory Sound. Choral. 16 pages. GlorySound #A8542. Published by GlorySound

Composed by J. Paul Williams and Joseph M. Martin. Choir Secular. For 2 Fr. horn, 3 tpt., 2 tbn., bass tbn., tuba., timp., perc.. This edition: SoundPax. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Secular. Instrumental Accompaniment. 40 pages. Published by Alfred Music

The American Experience Series. By Lloyd Larson, J. Paul Williams. (2 part). Gentry Publications. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 10 pages. Published by Gentry Publications.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-2478-00

Composed by J. Williams. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR192). Score and set of parts. Composed 1992. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2478-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2478-00).

A delightful march with a truly regal sound. The haunting melody and stately tempo make this a very appealing selection for either contest or concert use and its slightly modal sound is sure to make it a favorite with your students. Another extraordinary young band piece from a very popular composer. A REAL WINNER!

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.

By Joseph M. Martin, J. Paul Williams. (2 part). Fred Bock Publications. Size 7x10.5 inches. 12 pages. Published by Fred Bock Music Company.

By J. Paul Williams and Michael Barrett. For SATB Choir (SATB). Shawnee Press. Choral, Bass/Percussion, General Use, Palm Sunday, Lite Trax and Sacred. 8 pages

Grade 1.5

SKU: CL.011-2382-01

Composed by J. Williams. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR130). Extra full score. Composed 1991. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2382-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2382-01).

A very clever use of the rap music idiom that allows each section of the band to shine. Besides being an wonderful performance piece and lots of fun, the spoken rap sections are great rhythm teaching tools. This unique piece is sure to be an audience favorite and needless to say, it will be the favorite of the band members. A Guaranteed Winner!

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.

By Lloyd Larson, J. Paul Williams. (2 part). Fred Bock Publications. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Fred Bock Music Company.

By Douglas Nolan and J. Paul Williams. 2PT TREBLE. Harold Flammer WorshipSongs Jr. 8 pages. Published by Harold Flammer Music

By J. Paul Williams/Heather Sorenson. For SATB choir. Sacred, Easter. Octavo. 16 pages

Orchestra

SKU: PR.41641576L

For Really Big Orchestra. Composed by PDQ Bach. Edited by Peter Schickele. Large Score. With Standard notation. Duration 11 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #416-41576L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.41641576L).

UPC: 680160636549. 11 x 17 inches.

The 1712 Overture stands out in P.D.Q. Bach's oeuvre for two reasons, among others: it is by far the most programmatic instrumental piece among those by the minimeister of Wein-am-Rhein so far unearthed, and 2) its discovery has led to a revelation about the composer's father, Johann Sebastian Bach, that has exploded like a bombshell on the usually serene musicological landscape. The overture is based on an anecdote told to P.D.Q. Bach by a cousin, Peter Ulrich. Since P.U. Bach lived in Dudeldorf, only a few miles down the road from Wein-am-Rhein, he was P.D.Q.'s closest relative, and he was, in fact, one of the few members of the family who was on speaking terms with P.D.Q. The story, related to P.D.Q. (fortunately for us posterity types) in a letter, may be summarized thus: The town of Dudeldorf was founded by two brothers, Rudi and Dieter Dudel, early in the 18th century. Rudi remained mayor of the newborn burg for the rest of his long life, but Dieter had a dream of starting a musicians' colony, an entire city devoted to music, which dream, he finally decided, could be realized only in the New World. In 1712, he and several other bagpipers sailed to Boston, never to return to Germany. (Henceforth, Rudi became known as der deutscher Dudel and Dieter as the Yankee Dudel). Unfortunately, the head of the Boston Musicians' Guild had gotten wind of Dudel's plans, and Wilhelm Wiesel (pron. VEE-zle), known none too affectionately around town as Wiesel the Weasel, was not about to share what few gigs there were in colonial America with more foreigners and outside agitators. He and his cronies were on hand to meet Dudel's boat when it pulled into Boston Harbor; they intended to prevent the newcomers' disembarkation, but Dudel and his companions managed to escape to the other side of the bay in a dinghy, landing with just enough time to rent a carriage and horses before hearing the sound of The Weasel and his men, who had had to come around the long way. The Germans headed West, with the Bostonians in furious pursuit. soon the city had been left far behind, and by midnight so had the pursuers; Dieter Dudel decided that it was safe for him and his men to stop and sleep until daybreak. When they awoke, they found that they were in a beautiful landscape of low, forested mountains and pleasant fields, warmed by the brilliant morning sun and serenaded by an entrancing variety of birds. Here, Dudel thought, her is where I will build my colony. The immigrants continued down the road at a leisurely pace until they came upon a little church, all by itself in the countryside, from which there suddenly emanated the sounds of a pipe organ. At this point, the temptation to quote from P.U. Bach's letter to P.D.Q. cannot be resisted: They went inside and, after listening to the glorious music for a while, introduced themselves to the organist. And who do you think it was? Are you ready for this -- it was your old man! Hey, no kidding -- you know, I'm sure, that your father was the guy to get when it came to testing new organs, and whoever had that one in Massachusetts built offered old Sebastian a tidy sum to go over there and check it out. The unexpected meeting with J.S. Bach and his sponsors was interrupted by the sound of horse hooves, as the dreaded Wiesel and his men thundered on to the scene. They had been riding all night, however, and they were no spring chickens to start with, and as soon as they reached the church they all dropped, exhausted, to the ground. The elated Germans rang the church bells and offered to buy everyone a beer at the nearest tavern. There they were taught, and joined in singing, what might be called the national anthem of the New World. The melody of this pre-revolutionary patriotic song is still remembered (P.D.Q. Bach quotes it, in the bass instruments, near the end of the overture), but is words are now all but forgotten: Freedom, of thee we sing, Freedom e'er is our goal; Death to the English King, Long live Rock and Ross. The striking paucity of biographical references to Johann Sebastian Bah during the year 1712 can now be explained: he was abroad for a significant part of that year, testing organs in the British Colonies. That this revelation has not been accepted as fact by the musicological establishment is no surprise, since it means that a lot of books would have to be rewritten. The members of that establishment haven't even accepted the existence of P.D.Q. Bach, one of whose major works the 1712 Overture certainly is. It is also a work that shows Tchaikowsky up as the shameless plagiarizer that some of us have always known he was. The discovery of this awesome opus was made possible by a Boston Pops Centennial Research Commission; the first modern performance took place at the opening concert of the 100th anniversary season of that orchestra, under the exciting but authentic direction of John Williams.

Marching band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.058-2715-01

Composed by J. Williams. Arranged by A. Clark. Marching Band. Extra score. Composed 1995. C.L. Barnhouse #058-2715-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.058-2715-01).

Study Score. By Ralph Vaughan Williams. Arranged by J. Curwen. (score). Study Score. Size 8.25x11.5 inches. 50 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

By J. Jerome Williams. Organ. NATIONAL/EMERSON FRED BOCK. 4 pages. Hal Leonard #NMORG118. Published by Hal Leonard

Text Book

SKU: HL.360490

Edited by Brandon Williams. Book. Choral Resources, Teacher Resource. Softcover. 208 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.360490).

ISBN 9781705124673. UPC: 840126949018. 6.0x9.0x0.47 inches.

Tesfa Wondemagegnehu writes, “The compendium you hold in your hands represents the glimmering of the North Star. All thought-leaders and outstanding practitioners of our time, these authors have provided myriad ways to navigate through the messy, deafening, and sometimes terrifying chaos around us.” Choral Reflections offers inspiration, ideas, and insights for conductor-teachers at any stage. The goal for Choral Reflections is to provide a platform for a new and more representative cross-section of American choral conductor-teachers to share their reflections, beliefs, values, and visions for the choral art. The thirty contributors are: Hilary Apfelstadt, Anton Armstrong, Geoffrey Boers, Edith A. Copley, Rollo A. Dilworth, Jason Max Ferdinand, Lynne Gackle, Janet Galvan, Lynnel Joy Jenkins, Craig Hella Johnson, Ann Howard Jones, Henry H. Leck, Iris S. Levine, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Kevin McBeth, Marcela Molina, Gary Packwood, Rosephanye Powell, Amanda Quist, Doreen Rao, Jeffery B. Redding, Eugene Rogers, Diana V. Saez, Pearl Shangkuan, Tom Shelton, Sandra Snow, Andre J. Thomas, Betsy Cook Weber, Brad Wells, and Jace Kaholokula Saplan.

By Brant Adams, J. Paul Williams, and Michael Barrett. For SATB Choir (SATB). Shawnee Press. Choral, Bass/Percussion, General Use, Incorporating Hymn Tunes, Homecomings, Spirituals: Traditional and Contemporary, Tracks and Sacred. 12 pages

By J. Paul Williams and Patti Drennan. For SATB Choir (SATB). Shawnee Press. Choral, Obligato Instrument-Cello, Holy Week and Sacred. 12 pages. Shawnee Press #A7168. Published by Shawnee Press

(Guitar TAB). For Guitar. Book; Guitar Mixed Folio; Guitar TAB. The New Guitar TAB Big Book. Adult Contemporary; Folk; Pop; Pop/Rock; Rock. 264 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Barry Braman, J. Paul Williams. (2 part). Fred Bock Publications. 10 pages. Published by Fred Bock Music Company.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.015-2309-00

Composed by J. Williams. Young Concert Band. Norman Lee Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 1990. C.L. Barnhouse #015-2309-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.015-2309-00).

Your students will love its contemporary sound and you’ll find exceptional teaching materials in the contrasting marcato and legato sections. Playable with very small groups, this piece will give your students a real sense of accomplishment.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2617-00

Composed by J. Williams. Concert Band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR319). Holiday. Score and set of parts. Composed 1994. Duration 2 minutes, 6 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2617-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2617-00).

A bright holiday selection that will add a real sparkle to your Christmas concert. Not difficult and sounding much harder than it really is, Kris Kringle’s Jingle has the appeal and familiarity that will allow it to be performed for many years to come. EXCELLENT!

About Heritage of the March

Full -sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style

Composed by Franz Schubert (1797-1828). Arranged by J. Paul Williams and Lloyd Larson. For Choral (SAB). Shawnee Press. Choral, Masterworks, Contest/Festival Music. 8 pages. Shawnee Press #D0481. Published by Shawnee Press

By Barbara Furman, J. Paul Williams, and Patricia Mock. Arranged by Richard A. Nichols. For Choral (SATB). Glory Sound. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by GlorySound