SKU: CL.032-4625-01
Tuneful and catchy, Binge Watch is a 12-bar blues in F that your students will want to binge-play! There’s lots of space for teaching and learning improve, with written suggested solos as well as chord changes in an open solo section, making this the perfectly suited chart for middle school or developing high school jazz ensembles. It’s scored for full jazz ensemble, but playable with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets and 1 trombone, plus rhythm section. Binge on this!
SKU: CL.053-2033-00
Shuffle with Mallet solo.
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If you’re looking for a grade 2 piece that produces impact at the start of your concert, then you’ll definitely want to consider this outstanding work by celebrated composer James Swearingen. Brass, woodwinds and percussion all unite with the playing of a glorious fanfare. The best is yet to come, with wonderful themes that are layered over driving rhythms. The dramatic ending is a wait and see moment for what is sure to be an enthusiastic response by the entire audience. A glorious moment for one and all!
SKU: CL.032-4697-00
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.011-4326-01
Based on an Appalachian melody, Folk Song Variants is welcome addition to the young band repertoire. Beginning with a lyrical melodic statement, the piece moves to a celebration of American folk songs featuring melodic interplay throughout sections of the band. Suitable for concert and festival performance, this work by Robert W. Smith is destined to be part of the young band standard repertoire.
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.011-4376-00
Make no bones about it - this mysterious sounding novelty piece is sure to lift your audience’s spirits! Optional use of whirly tubes will add a haunting effect that your performers and audience will remember long after the concert! Sure to be a performance favorite!
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This highly crafted composition is destined to become an instant gem for band directors who seek to teach their students the wonderful art of performing expressive music. By including the artistic ingredient of visual imagery, your young performers will experience the unique opportunity of creating a musical portrait that will invariably come to life. Simply stunning!
SKU: CL.011-4996-01
Here’s an exciting fanfare/opener from the pen of Jonathan McBride that your band will really sink their teeth into! Bright melodies and dancing syncopations are two hallmarks of this dynamic concert work. Featuring distinctive melodic lines and catchy rhythms, your band will love to play Saber Celebration time and time again. Very highly recommended!
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Here is wonderful program music for young bands suggesting the imagery of wild horses roaming free in the Red Rock canyons of Utah. Interesting parts abound, with unison and independent lines for all players. The short opening fanfare sets the stage for the brisk allegro section. A short interlude leads to a lyrical section for the woodwinds and low brass. A new transitional fanfare leads us back to a recap of the main themes. An inspiring concert or festival selection!
SKU: CL.052-1829-00
Rock From the Jackson's Victory Tour Album.
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Imagine a band made up of panda bears marching in a parade. They'd be marching, and they'd be playing, but there would be a few cute and funny moments because, well, they're pandas, and they can't help it! This is a great little march that's fun for everyone. Your audiences and your band (especially the percussionists) will love it. Lots of musical fun! Un-bear-ably enjoyable!
SKU: CL.011-4263-00
In homage to the B movie suspense/horror genre of the 50s and 60s, Revenge of the Swarm is a fresh, unconventional, but musically and educationally satisfying new programmatic work for young band. Melodic themes are contrasted with jagged phrases, with lots of special percussion effects throughout. The striking instrumental colors contribute to a very entertaining and musically rewarding work, which will excite your students, and provide a unique musical moment for your audience.
SKU: CL.CB201-01
CLEVER! Andy Clark has arranged the classic Jingle Bells’’ in three popular styles that your audience will love. Medium Easy.
SKU: CL.028-4245-01
A budget stretching pack of jazz tunes for first year jazz ensembles. This outstanding set provides two rock tunes, a swing tune and a ballad and provides your group with quality materials to get their jazz band started on a very positive note. [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=030-0399-00 label=STARTING POINT by Bob Lowden] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=030-2203-00 label=BOTTOM LINE by Andy Clark] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=031-2474-00 label=I'LL JUST PRETEND by Les Aldrich] [barnhouse_sample type=listen sku=031-2535-00 label=A ROCK by Ken Harris] All the arrangements are real audience pleasers and you get the whole set for less than half of cost of the same tunes if purchased separately. Four great arrangements for only $19.50 each. A great value in every respect!
SKU: CL.011-4648-01
Skywalk is a brilliant fanfare/opener certain to capture the excitement of young musicians. This debut work by composer Vaibhav Mohanty features colorful, creative writing throughout, and is full of vibrant, fresh harmonies and ostinatos that will get feet tapping. Skywalk delivers an exhilarating experience to performers and listeners alike! Truly electrifying!
SKU: CL.011-4754-00
Get ready to ride the rapids on the River of Peril! Maine’s Kennebec River is a popular white-water rapids destination, which boasts several nail-biting runs. This river promises enjoyment from beginners to seasoned pros, with dips, dives and rushes galore. But fear not - for those of you just beginning your rafting adventures, there are several moments of quietude and solace in between the perilous parts - just like in this clever original band work, carefully scored for the developing young band. Whoosh!
SKU: CL.026-5042-01
This unique rhapsody is comprised of three well-known Scottish folk melodies: Annie Laurie, Who’ll Be King But Charlie, and Scotland The Brave. The distinct character of each of these melodies provides your ensemble with the perfect vehicle to express a wide variety of moods, musical colors, and expressions. Atop A Scottish Highland is an excellent showcase for your band, even if your ensemble has limitations of size or instrumentation.
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Are you looking for a march that is a little different? Look no further! Dark, catchy, with a bit of humor all describe this unique selection! Memorable melodic ideas are shared by each section of the band, keeping the interest level high for all players and audience alike. A contrasting style and the opportunity to teach the shaping of phrases happens at the Trio, making this a valuable teaching piece as well as enhancing the interest level for the listener. Your audiences will be whistling this melody as they leave the concert hall! Don’t miss this one!
SKU: CL.011-1846-00
A well-paced medley of three beautiful Irish folk melodies, including I Wish I Had the Shepherd’s Lamb, Limerick is Beautiful, and the Cruiskeen Lawn. A very useful contest or festival piece for young players in the style of Holst and Vaughan Williams.
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A totally unique rock tune for younger bands that really rocks from start to finish. Very Powerful with tons of crowd appeal with very little rehearsal time.
SKU: CL.011-4170-01
This unique work combines two ancient Celtic folk tunes, and blends them into a high-quality musical composition. Opening with the lyrical 3/4 melody Over the Stone, the piece transitions to the rollicking 6/8 jig Road to Lisdoonvarna. An excellent work for mid-level bands, Over the Stone is a solid choice for concert or contest.
SKU: CL.032-4272-00
A powerful rock chart with an edgy sound where every section of the band gets to shine! Includes an open solo section for the soloists of your choosing, and written suggested solos.
SKU: CL.032-4448-01
Welcome to the island! Optional steel drum or vibes add that special flavor to this easy cut-time salsa chart. Your band will dance to this one. Lots of unison horn lines and mostly block rhythmic scoring make this very accessible to young players. Playable with as few as 3 saxes, 3 brass and rhythm. Kid tested, kid approved!
SKU: CL.032-4479-00
Truly one blooz you will want to chooz! This chart swings solidly from top to bottom starting with its catchy melody and totally hip set of chord changes. After the open solo section, the ensemble builds leading up to an effective shout chorus, replete with exciting drum fills. Creatively scored to sound full with as few as 3 saxophones and 3 brass. With modest ranges throughout, Choozin’ the Blooz is a great chart for any level band. Sure to be a favorite with musicians and audiences alike!
SKU: CL.024-4230-01
A programmatic work that delves into the discovery of King Tut’s tomb; this adventure begins with the lighting of candles then the careful descent through the debris to the doorway beyond which lay the treasures of the tomb, buried and forgotten for over 3000 years. As an opening is made in the door the hot air rushes forth and there it is; the glint of gold and the realization that wonderful things were waiting to be revealed! An ideal cross-curricular connection to the study of Egypt or a fun realization that the students playing this piece may be older than the 9 year old boy who became king .