by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Who doesn’t remember the thrill of a sled ride on a snowy day down the longest and steepest hill? Time to get your warmest jacket on and tie your boots tight for a trip down Sleddin’ Hill! The perilous journey begins by leading us into a playful melody in the...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
“Spirits of the Heavens” is a lyrical composition combining simplicity of melody, bold and rich harmonies and powerful musical emotion. Not only an excellent lyrical programming piece, “Spirits of the Heavens” is an excellent teaching tool for...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
David Shaffer’s “Legend of the Eagles” has been a contest/festival favorite of bands for many years, and this “Build-A-Band” series arrangement makes this appealing and energetic work accessible to bands with instrumentation limitations....
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
One of our most popular holiday works for concert band, “Jingle Jazz” is now available in this “Build-A-Band” arrangement for groups with limited or unbalanced instrumentations. This novel swing style arrangement of “Jingle Bells”...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
This very young band percussion section feature is sure to be a hit! Written for a full compliment of standard percussion instruments yet easily adaptable for sections of varying size. A catchy melodic line allows the whole band to be a part of the fun. “Drum...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
With a glorious new sunrise soon to be born, this spectacular festival piece offers flowing melodies accompanied by dynamic rhythms and lush harmonies. A broad and powerful fanfare-like opening quickly works into a simple lonely trumpet melody. As the phrase builds,...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Inspired by the heavens and what lies beyond, David Shaffer has created a magnificent composition capturing the beauty and awe of the cosmos. A powerful and majestic opening leads to a whimsical melodic statement which soon broadens to involve the full ensemble. A...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Opening with a declarative fanfare, the composition immediately evolves into a mysterious melody in the woodwinds punctuated by bursts of brass and percussion. Interesting harmonic and rhythmic sound effects are written throughout and the wide percussion scoring will...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
An opening fanfare gives the listener an immediate burst of energy before transitioning to a melodic dialogue that quickly evolves into an exciting rhythmic collaboration between all the instruments of the ensemble. A slower lyrical middle section weaves the melody...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Written as a conversation between the winds and percussion, as the title suggests, this composition utilizes many voices within the metallic, pitched and drummed instruments of the percussion section. Flowing melodies in the winds are answered by intense percussion...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
In this exciting fanfare, the brass and woodwinds proclaim majestic excitement through the use of interesting harmonies and crisp rhythmic motion. Aggressive percussion writing adds to the intensity of the performance. Written for the very youngest ensembles,...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A terrific easy overture by David Shaffer for less experienced bands that is now made playable by the smallest of bands in this delightful Build-A-Band version. It will sound great as long has you have the four essential parts covered. Optional percussion and keyboard...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A skillful arrangement of Brahms’s famous “Hungarian Dance No. 5” that allows younger players to enjoy performing this great classic. Includes a Viola substitute part (Violin 3) and an optional Piano part.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Carolina’s Majesty captures the grace and beauty and of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Opening with a dialogue between brass section fanfares and lyrical woodwind statements the piece quickly develops into a soaring melody first heard in the woodwinds and then passed...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Imagine the exhilaration as your boat encounters the sudden turbulence of a downward spiral of water and rock rapids! Breathtaking describes the combined musical intensity of rhythm and harmonies in this exciting composition by David Shaffer. Dynamic percussion...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
What a better way to celebrate the holiday season than enjoying a piece of “Holiday Flutecake!” As the title suggest, the piece features the flute section in a clever medley of all time favorite holiday tunes. An easier accompaniment in the brass and...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
“Legend of Crystal Lake” opens slowly with haunting and mysterious tonal mixture of woodwinds and solo trumpet. Quickly gaining energy the piece launches into a forceful woodwind rhythmic statement punctuated by brass and percussion. A lyrical ¾ middle...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Pure fun describes this clever mallet percussion feature! David Shaffer has once again crafted a novelty piece with clever melodies, crisp percussion writing and a thoughtful brass and woodwind accompaniment, making it a favorite of your students and audiences alike....
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
What do you get when you combine “Up on the Housetop” with a rhythmic Cuban dance rhythm? “Reindeer Rhumba,” of course! The Latin rhythms that are generated in the percussion section work in perfection with the bright and articulate melodies...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Inspired by this composers’ journey across the Big Island of Hawaii, this dramatic piece captures the force and intensity of the active volcano Kilauea. Exciting and educationally rewarding this work features bold rhythms and dynamic percussion accompanying strong...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
The elegant beauty of this David Shaffer ballad provides a nice change of pace for any occasion. This great Build-A-Band arrangement makes this composition playable by very small bands and it will sound great as long has you have the four parts covered. Optional...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
The slow, lush opening moves into an energetic Vivace section. Unique textures, expressive melodies and striking contrasts are all contained in this very playable composition.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Got the end of the year empty budget blues? Program your beginning band’s spring concert with this great value of four beginning band selections in one bargain-priced package! Includes: PATRIOTS ON PARADE MARCH by Ken Harris AS THE EAGLE FLIES by James...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
“Freedom Rising” was written in commemoration of the 150 anniversary of Quantrill’s raid on the unsuspecting town of Lawrence, Kansas where the residents bravely fought to defend their town from the forces of pro-slavery western counties. Opening with a...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
“First Light” is a dynamic and forceful fanfare for the youngest musicians. Written using only the first six notes found in most beginning band books, this exciting fanfare will be the perfect opener for your first full band concerts. Interesting wind...
