SKU: CL.011-4569-01
Bold and ferocious, this piece will get your adrenaline running and keep audiences at the edge of their seat! A dramatic opening sets up subtlety in the woodwinds while maintaining high intensity from the percussion section, all providing great musical contrast to engage the performer and the listener. Accessible to younger players, yet has a broad musical range which shows a maturity for the band that can close a concert with a Wow!.
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.
SKU: CL.058-2605-00
Spanish Opener.
SKU: CL.024-4079-01
Bring the popular children’s song I Bought Me A Cat to life at your next concert. This light-hearted setting for concert band is a whimsical and fun novelty selection. Travis Weller's unique arrangement is a wonderful way to feature each section while reinforcing listening skills throughout the ensemble. Perfect for recruiting performances at the elementary school, I Bought Me A Band adds just the right amount of fun to any concert program!
SKU: CL.015-2309-01
Your students will love its contemporary sound and you’ll find exceptional teaching materials in the contrasting marcato and legato sections. Playable with very small groups, this piece will give your students a real sense of accomplishment.
SKU: CL.011-5043-75
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SKU: CL.011-3420-01
A descriptive composition for young bands that includes several novel effects. Lots of easy but effective percussion parts will keep your drummers interested and involved. Low brass players get a real chance to strut their stuff and there is lots of potential for teaching staccato vs. legato playing. All in all, it's mostly for fun and is sure to be a hit of your young band concert!
SKU: CL.032-3948-00
A driving rock chart for developing bands that has a huge sound and infectious beat. Ranges are very reasonable and It is playable with a limited instrumentation. Plenty of fun for all the sections and there is an open solo section for the soloists of your choosing over very easy chord changes. A perfect chart for any performance by younger bands that sounds much harder than it is!
SKU: CL.058-2721-00
March medley comprised of some of John Philip Sousa's biggest tunes: Semper Fidelis Manhattan Beach Stars & Stripes.
SKU: CL.031-0160-01
A great sounding chart which will not require lots of preparation. No problems for less experienced groups.
SKU: CL.050-1799-00
Rock.
SKU: CL.011-4884-75
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Saddle up and get ready to ride, pardner! This medley, including classic cowboy songs Streets Of Laredo, Home On The Range and Red River Valley, will have your students and the audience wanting more. Limited ranges and instrumentation make this selection very accessible to second year students. A real crowd-pleaser!
SKU: CL.058-2611-00
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Build a stronger understanding of Latin jazz with an exciting and authentic cha-cha your students will love! Pantalones Malos features plenty of auxiliary percussion, an accessible solo section, clear articulations, and interesting parts for all instruments. It’s the perfect selection to close your next concert or festival performance!
SKU: CL.031-0255-00
Fun to play latin jazz with very few technical demands. The perfect ‘first number’.
SKU: CL.011-3420-75
SKU: CL.050-2614-01
A set of five charges and cheers for the stands.
SKU: CL.024-4890-75
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The title says it all! Introduced by a classic roll-off drum cadence, Blues March incorporates the march pulse, with an easy bluesy melodic line and harmonic structure that young musicians are sure to enjoy! A solo section includes written lines for alto sax and trumpet, and can be opened up for more solos if you wish. The rhythm section and feel switch between march and Swing figures, making Blues March an exciting and fun musical experience.
SKU: CL.026-4798-01
Fireflash a powerful choice for concert and festival use for developing bands. Memorable melodic material and a driving rhythmic pattern create the excitement and effect. This version created especially for the Build-A-Band series ensures success with even the most awkward of instrumentations. A truly outstanding addition to the young band repertoire!
SKU: CL.011-4729-75
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SKU: CL.011-1689-00
A three movement work of favorite hymns. I. Call (Old Hundred) II. Meditation (Sweet Hour of Prayer) III. Jubilation (Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee).
SKU: CL.031-0265-01
As always, Bob Lowden’s charts present the player with something that is fun to play. This is certainly no exception. No solos in this nice Latin piece.
SKU: CL.049-0047-00
One of many outstanding Bob Lowden charts included in this catalog. A wonderful addition to your Jazz library.
SKU: CL.015-2665-00
Strong and energetic! Excellent choice for any young band performance or contest. Accessible and appealing, this piece will challenge your younger students to a higher level of performance. The band set also includes an optional keyboard. VERY NICE!
SKU: CL.032-4135-00
Warning: Don’t try this tune anywhere unless you are ready to rock! This hard driving rock tune kicks in the afterburners in the first measure and doesn’t let up. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that guarantee you will be performance ready with the absolute minimum of rehearsal time. Scored for limited instrumentation with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over super easy changes, Don’t Try This at Home will be accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles. Loaded with student and audience appeal, this tune is a great contest/concert selection. Go on, try it, we dare you!
SKU: CL.052-1495-00
Trumpet and Trombone duets.
SKU: CL.011-3390-75
