Concert band - Grade 2 SKU: CL.011-4310-01
Arranged by Huckeby. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR382). Extra full score. Composed 2014. Duration 3 minutes, 14 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4310-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4310-01). This hauntingly beautiful setting of this late 19th century folk tune will help bring a new dimension to your ensemble, assisting your students to develop a more legato and lyrical musical performance style. In the middle section, the familiar theme is interspersed with a hymn tune of the same era giving a feeling of true authenticity to the dirge of the opening and closing sections. This is a beautiful and creative arrangement which will be a BIG hit with your audiences!
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.
