by Developers LuminFire | Jul 24, 2023
Styled in the popular vein of Mannheim Steamroller, Overture to Joy will give any band concert an energetic boost! Scored mostly in 7/8 time, this hard-driving version of Beethoven’s infamous “Ode to Joy” along with other well-known songs is a joyful...
by Developers LuminFire | Jul 25, 2023
This accessible arrangement for Tenor, SATB chorus, and orchestra is sure to be a welcome addition to any holiday program! Feature a wonderful soloist and have your choir back them up in glorious fashion! Don’t have a chorus? No problem! The arrangement works equally...
by Developers LuminFire | Aug 7, 2023
Styled in the popular vein of Mannheim Steamroller, Overture to Joy will give any service or orchestra concert an energetic boost! Scored mostly in 7/8 time, this hard-driving version of Beethoven’s infamous “Ode to Joy” along with other well-known...
by Developers LuminFire | Aug 7, 2023
Cast as a pseudo-Chaconne, this set of variations on the popular tune “Amazing Grace” offers something new for your band. This new work features a prominent piano solo and accessible parts for each instrument. Also available for orchestra.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Looking for something unique that is just flat-out entertaining? Check out this quirky and delightful treatment of holiday favorites! Santa meets Jules Verne and Rube Goldberg as pots, pans, ratchet, gong and whistles capture the Steampunk flavor of industrial sounds....
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Len Orcino’s popular musical tour around the globe, “Around The World In 80 Measures,” is now accessible to bands with even the most awkward instrumentation in this “Build-A-Band” edition. As they enjoy the music, listeners can try to...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Grab your sunglasses and get ready to groove as the trombones take the spotlight in this musical island adventure. From the opening drive of percussion to the ending cha-cha, your students and audience will be fully engaged and entertained. A great recruiting tool or...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Legendary conductor, composer, cornetist, and icon of the classic concert band movement Leonard B. Smith’s book detailing all aspects of the classic concert band and his musical philosophies. Full of valuable information on seating arrangements, ensemble...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Who doesn’t like a sunny day in the midst of winter? Who is that statuesque figure all decked out in his winter finery? Who stands proud, guarding the family home? Why it’s “Milton the Melting Snowman!” But alas, as the day progresses and temps...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Frolicking with laughter and dancing, hobbits celebrate life in middle earth. Let your young band join the fun with this impish melody. It is a virtual splash of joyfulness with a hint of danger and a melody that will evoke mental pictures of small people having a...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A great addition to your holiday program, and a perfect way to feature your young clarinets! Certain to please audience and players, “Candy Cane Clarinets” is much more difficult than it sounds, and based mostly on the clarinets low F scale. The stepwise...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
This sparkling march from the pen of Len Orcino brings all the thrilling sights, sounds and scents of the wonderful world of the circus. Modest technical demands make this bright march well within reach of developing young bands. Step right up, ladies and gentlemen,...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
The golden age of daredevil pilots comes to life in Len Orcino’s delightful “Barnstormers March.” This rousing march begins with a ratchet as the cranking of the propeller. The engine sputters to life and off the listener goes on his free ride into the air, as the...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Here’s a fun-filled and entertaining selection! A heroic fanfare announces the opening curtain of a musical melodrama right out of the golden age of silent film. The hero, the damsel in distress and their perilous journey all set to well-known musical tunes, with your...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
This delightful holiday novelty piece will bring smiles to the faces of performers and audiences alike. Using only the first six notes students learn from most method books, it’s the perfect piece for that all-important “first” Christmas concert!
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
A delightful novelty arrangement which takes your band and audiences on a complete “around the world trip” in just 80 measures. As they enjoy the music listeners can try to identify the country the melody portrays. Includes visits to 18 countries via familiar melodies...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
A descriptive novelty piece that will be a perfect addition to any holiday or winter concert. Includes some dissonances and melodic twists which will challenge young ears and fingers, but should be playable by most developing bands. Lots of fun for the whole band and...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A delightful novelty piece for young bands which is sure to be a big hit at any performance. Unique modal melodies allow you to picture some slightly “goofy” camels traveling across the desert while being accompanied by very busy yet easy percussion parts....
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
A delightful piece for developing bands that is European in flavor and its distinctive style is sure to make it a wonderful addition to any concert or contest performance. Ranges are quite modest and Orcino makes outstanding use of sudden dynamic changes to add to the...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
A delightful tune for very young players at an “Ellaphante” tempo. Very easy since horn parts consist only of quarter, half and whole notes. Percussion includes parts for snare and bass drums plus an easy part for tom-toms and a slightly more difficult...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
A lively Spanish flavored paso doble that is both entertaining and educational. Written in two distinctive sections, the first is a stately theme that evokes the sounds of the bullring. The second section is in the style of a lively Spanish dance in 6/8 time. Also...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
For band with narrator. Len Orcino’s delightful and entertaining arrangement of “The Night Before Christmas” for narrator and developing bands is destined to become the highlight of many holiday performances. A wonderful way to involve your Principal or any local...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
An entertaining novelty piece where you will hear the bees being chased by someone with a “swatter” as well as lots of bees “buzzing”. Also a very effective teaching tool as it introduces trills for the keyed instruments and a number of short...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
A delightful concert piece with a slightly baroque flavor. Full of surprise dynamic changes and every section gets a chance to be in the limelight. Alternates between major and minor modes. A terrific choice for any performance situation.
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
An absolutely delightful little waltz that is perfect for any holiday season performance by middle school and jr. high bands or high school groups with limited rehearsal time. Every section gets to shine and it’s a great way to teach the legato style while...
