Grade 2.5
SKU:
CL.011-3639-01
Composed by Shaffer.
Young Concert Band.
Command Series. Audio
recording available
separately (item
CL.WFR351). Extra full
score. Composed 2007.
Duration 5 minutes, 10
seconds. C.L. Barnhouse
#011-3639-01. Published
by C.L. Barnhouse
(CL.011-3639-01).
This impressive
composition for
developing band has all
of the elements that have
made David
Shaffer’s music
exceptionally popular.
Full of percussion,
flowing melodic lines,
distinct counterpoint and
dramatic rhythmic
excitement, this
composition is fully
accessible for younger
players yet it has a
unique mature sound.
Written to catch the
excitement and
exhilaration of the first
humans to step on the
face of the moon, Sea of
Tranquility will be the
highlight of your concert
and a great contest piece
as well.
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.