by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Spirited medley utilizing themes from “El Capitan’’ and “Semper Fidelis.’’
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
A fine example of this composer’s ability to produce interesting and educationally sound works for young players.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
A simply fun-filled Caribbean calypso for young band. You won’t believe how great your band sounds when they get into the groove on this Don Schaeffer young band classic. FUN FOR ALL!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Contorno’s special arrangements of Sousa marches for young band have been very good sellers. This is one of Sousa’s most performed works, and will work perfect with your young band, check out “Manhattan Beach!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Skillful blending of a fanfare from Handel’s “Water Music’’ and a Bach “Bouree’’ brings out the best in young groups.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
A highly effective little rock piece that gives all sections a chance to shine and gives your students a chance to express the ‘blues’. This one is certain to be a favorite of young players.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
What nicer way to wish your audience a festive holiday season than with Nick Contorno’s interesting and charming setting of this ageless melody. A perfect closing number for your holiday concert as all sections are featured.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
The contrasting settings of “O Come All Ye Faithful,’’ “Silent Night,’’ and “Joy to the World’’ make this arrangement a worthy addition to any Christmas program. Key and meter changes and different styles provide a useful teaching tool, while the...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
An easy to play jazz-rock original that will be fun for the whole band.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Three familiar hymns usually associated with the celebration of the Thanksgiving season. The music has been carefully arranged using traditional harmonies so that each selection can be played as an individual piece or tied together in a simple setting. Requires...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Here is a thoroughly delightful original for band featuring a sax quartet (two altos, tenor and baritone). Modern harmonies and a beautiful melodic line make it a real “crowd pleaser.’’, and an excellent addition to any concert band library.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Mr. Tyra proves that “Molly Malone’’ and “The Wearing of the Green’’ can still be delightfully fresh material for band. He provides a unique harmonic treatment with a colorful display of the band’s best sonorities and it makes for excellent program...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Although barely more difficult than Grade II, this tone piece for band offers juicy scoring for average groups. Emphasis is on the instrumentation, offering warm coloration in the woodwind choir, contrast in occasional exposure, and sections of real fullness and...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
The beautifully expressive “Largo” from the “Concerto Grosso No. 12” and the “Bourre” from the ‘Water Music Suite’ provide excellent study material for young performers.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
An excellent contest or training piece for young bands incorporating a few 20th Century harmonic techniques with a familiar structural framework. By the writer of the two best-selling overtures “The Far Country” and “Four Winds”
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
The writer captures the feeling of a winter wonderland of skiing, skating and sleigh rides in this appealing piece for winter or Chrismas concerts!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Though not technically difficult, it has excellent melodic content and imaginative harmonic and rhythmic textures always hallmarks of his writing.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
A true band classic! This engaging piece is on many state contest lists and is a popular concert selection as well. Beginning with a delicate 3/4 prelude, the mood shifts to an allegro section and builds in tempo and intensity all the way to the finish!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
The master touch of a gifted composer is evident throughout this unusual work. Splashes of woodwind color and brass chordal blocks are incessantly driven by vigorous snare drum ostinatos until, when it seems there can be no more, chimes signal the closing chorale. An...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
One of the truly fine concert marches to come along in years. Fun to play and a guaranteed audience pleaser.
