Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2224-00

Composed by Niehaus. Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR329). Score and set of parts. Composed 1990. Duration 3 minutes. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2224-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2224-00).

The opening allegro section of this imaginative work contains marvelous rhythmic vitality before moving through two lovely slow sections featuring solos for Trumpet, Flute, and Alto Sax. Niehaus’ use of mixed meters adds color and interest, which makes this number fun to rehearse and a definite pick’’ for contest.

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 Brant Karrick. For Concert Band (Piccolo, Flute 1/2, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb 1/2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2/3, Horn in F 1/2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2/3, Euphonium, (Baritone T.C.), Tuba,). Band Music. Pioneer Band Series. Grade 3. Score and parts. Duration 7:20. Published by C. Alan Publications

(Full Score and Parts). By Howard Hanson (1896-1981). Arranged by W. Francis Mcbeth. Concert Band. For concert band. Eastman School Pieces. 20th Century. Score and set of parts. Standard notation. Opus 30. 37 pages. Published by Carl Fischer