by Developers LuminFire | Jun 11, 2020
Your young students will love the way this clever arrangement starts with the lower strings setting the pizzicato bass line while the rest of the orchestra snaps their fingers. A great way to introduce your students to the style and feel of light jazz. Full of novel...
by Developers LuminFire | Jun 11, 2020
Opening with a lush flute soli, “Into Heaven’s Hands” explodes with power, emotion and jubilation in celebration of a beautiful life. The powerful opening gives way to a lyrical and whimsical faster section. David Shaffer’s mastery of intricate harmonic...
by Developers LuminFire | Jun 11, 2020
Several years ago in a town near you the local orchestra was all set for the annual holiday concert. They had rehearsed all the carols everyone loves and the auditorium was full of friends and family awaiting the performance. Unfortunately, somehow the music in the...
by Developers LuminFire | Jun 11, 2020
Composed for the Cincinnati New Horizons Band, “Fanfare Cincinnatus” (A Flourish for Band) captures the beauty of the spectacular Cincinnati skyline. This work for concert band uses syncopated rhythms, layered percussion and lush harmonies to create an...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
“The Morning’s First Light,” a beautiful and expressive lyrical composition, is David Shaffer at his finest. Lush harmonies and flowing melodies throughout each instrumental group paint a musical portrait of serene beauty as we experience those first...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
How can you make Christmas carols exciting and fun? Add lots of percussion, of course! “Carols” is a medley of “God Bless Ye Merry Gentleman,” “The Holly and the Ivy,” “He is Born, the Holy Child,” and “O Come, All...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
“The River and the Rock” depicts the rich history of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, settled in 1735. Each short movement paints a musical picture of the city’s history, opening with “Beginnings,” depicting a frontier that was settled very slowly as...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
If you got the “Bones,” then let ‘em have some fun! This trombone feature will showcase those slidin’ bones, and let everyone have some fun in the process. Punctuated by clever percussion sound effects, the entire band will enjoy as the piece gets...
by barnhouse_client | May 24, 2018
As the title suggests, is a celebration of life’s conquering obstacles, specifically of the composer’s own personal battle against cancer. Written for the Upper Sandusky High School (Ohio) Wind Ensemble and with the thanks from the composer for the support and...
by barnhouse_client | May 24, 2018
In the style of the purely American circus march, “Thunder and Fury” is a concert march with all the excitement of the three-ring circus! Written at an ability level for younger bands, this march will excite your players and audiences alike and without a doubt, you...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A novel arrangement of “Jingle Bells” that will brighten up your holiday performances! A great programming choice for middle school orchestras or high school groups wanting to put a holiday selection together with limited rehearsal time. The optional...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A gentle and expressive piece for intermediate level orchestra that will help teach the fine art of legato playing. The optional piano part adds to its beauty and provides an exquisite change of pace for any performance. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Freedom’s Voice was commissioned to commemorate “The Voice of America,” which began broadcasting in 1942 to combat Nazi propaganda with truthful news and information. VOA has served the world with a consistent message of truth, hope and inspiration. Opening with a...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
We all know and love the wonderful characters from the classic cartoon adventures of yesteryear. David Shaffer has crafted this clever reincarnation of music from those classics. Opening with Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance #5” we can all imagine our favorite cartoon rabbit...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
This title says it all. A clever melody punctuated by interesting percussion solo moments introduces your young musicians to march performance style. The well-known American folk tune, “Yankee Doodle Dandy” is presented as the “trio” of this march allowing for an...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Opening with a dramatic fanfare which incorporates a gracious and flowing melody, this exciting piece builds in power and tension to a bright Allegro. This section incorporates a simple but effective melody in the trumpets and is reintroduced several times throughout...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
A beautiful and powerful hymn-like setting, “A Spirit Eternal” was written as a memorial to the composer’s former Miami University student Stephanie Markham Minge who passed away in 2012 after a 7 year battle with cancer. Simple melodies, lush harmonies...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Opening with a percussive fanfare, this cleverly crafted medley includes “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” “Pat a Pan,” and “Jingle Bells” (what holiday arrangement would be complete without it?). Lots of sectional soli moments encourage independence of performance. Unique...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
This happy go lucky chart in the gospel/rock tradition will leave everyone wanting more! Modest ranges make this accessible for younger bands while the syncopated 16th-note figures in the saxes add just the right amount of interest for any ability level. Open solo...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
An appealing and energetic concert or contest piece for young ensembles that students will love to prepare and perform. Bold and rhythmic at the beginning, it also contains a slower expressive section which will help young musicians learn legato phrasing techniques....
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
This chart is straight out of the Basie shuffle/swing tradition. Influenced by Quincy Jones’s early big band arrangements, this chart requires a laid-back swing feel and features a strong saxophone section in both the melody statement and an extended soli....
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A delightful Spanish march for developing strings that is a real confidence builder and a terrific teaching tool. Written in the classic “paso doble” style, all sections in the ensemble have interesting parts. Optional percussion adds to the excitement....
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
This exciting piece has all of David Shaffer’s signature trademarks for younger bands, including musical energy, flowing melodies and beautiful lush harmonies. Written in overture form, a powerful introduction is the prelude to the main theme, a whimsical melody, that...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
This clever original is a perfect way to introduce your students to the joy of performing a march. With a delightful melody, interesting counter melodies, easy syncopation, and clever percussion writing, “Circus Time” is certain to be one of your bands...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
“Reflections From the Wall” commemorates the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and is inspired by the men and women who served our country during this conflict. The basis of the music is an emotional representation of the composer’s...
