Grade 2
SKU:
CL.011-4649-00
Composed by Susi. Young
Concert Band. Command
Series. Audio recording
available separately
(item CL.WFR395). Score
and set of parts.
Composed 2018. Duration 2
minutes, 23 seconds. C.L.
Barnhouse #011-4649-00.
Published by C.L.
Barnhouse
(CL.011-4649-00).
This entrancing
work musically captures
the dazzling dancing
northern lights which
have fascinated mankind
for centuries. The
opening theme is
presented in varying
styles, characterizing
the many forms in which
the lights appear, from
patchy clouds to
streaming arches. Trills
and rolls symbolize the
rippling formations, and
the chromatic rising
musical lines reflect the
soaring rays which light
the sky with an eerie
glow. Bright brass
fanfares depict the
magnificent shades of
green and pink. Exciting
music for both audiences
and performers, Aurora
Borealis is a surefire
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.