Grade 3.5

SKU: CL.012-3233-01

Composed by Longfield. Concert Band. Holiday Treasures Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR335). Extra full score. Composed 2002. Duration 5 minutes, 9 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3233-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3233-01).

An insipiring composition which features narration based on the story of how Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the famous carol, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day. The hand bell choir part (3 octaves) is totally optional, but gives the director a method of involving local hand bell choirs in the holiday concert. The narration is essential to the performance and also provides an opportunity to involve a local dignitary into the performance. Very distinctive and unique.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2718-01

Arranged by Barker. Concert Band. Holiday Treasures Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR319). Extra full score. Composed 1995. Duration 3 minutes, 5 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2718-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2718-01).

A unique and memorable arrangement of this beloved carol classic. Lots of lush harmonies, as you would expect from this arranger, make this selection a delight to prepare and perform. Includes a great solo for your chimes player. Grade 3.

Composed by Steven Reineke. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR352). Oversized spiral-bound score. Composed 2007. Duration 6 minutes, 37 seconds. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications

Composed by Steven Reineke. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR352). Score and set of parts. Composed 2007. Duration 6 minutes, 37 seconds. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3397-01

Overture for Band. Composed by Hillis. Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR335). Extra full score. Composed 2005. Duration 5 minutes, 37 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3397-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3397-01).

Featuring themes that evoke the spirit of the settlers moving westward, this delightful Greg Hillis composition is an exceptional choice for any mid-level band concert or contest performance. The adagio section begins with short solos for flute, clarinet, horn, bells and baritone (all are cued elsewhere) before building into a lush and powerful tutti. Full of appeal for audiences and players alike, this dynamic piece is sure to make your band sound like a million bucks!

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.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Mallet Percussion, Mark Tree, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 5

SKU: CF.SPS28F

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Sean O'Loughlin. Closer. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 36 pages. Duration 5 minutes, 34 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS28F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS28F).

ISBN 9780825874482. UPC: 798408074487. 9x12 inches. Key: Bb major.

If you are looking for a challenging Christmas piece that is well worth the effort, look no further then this magnum opus from composer/arranger Sean O'Loughlin. You will hear a potpourri of Christmas favorites cleverly weaved together with snippets of symphonic music favorites. Try to spot the tributes to Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Gershwin, Bartok and even Bernstein along the way. This piece is ideal as an opener or closer for your holiday concert.