by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
The mythological rivers of the underworld provide a backdrop to this programmatic piece by Matt Conaway. Alternatively powerful and restrained, this journey down the River Styx evokes images of velocity, dread, and salvation. An engaging and impressive work for your...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Open your next winter concert with this shimmering holiday fanfare. The melody of “O, Christmas Tree” is given a dynamic and energetic treatment that will set the stage for a fantastic concert. The shifting meters will keep your ensemble on its toes, and the musical...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
The relentless pursuit of excellence is embodied in this aggressive work for younger bands. Interesting rhythmic interplay and well-crafted melodies intersect to create a powerful musical experience for your next concert or festival performance. Fun to play, and...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
This charming dance represents the “Christmas Day After-Party” for the hardworking elves in Santa’s workshop. Musical quotes from “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” and “Up On The Housetop” demonstrate that even the “big man in red” joins in the celebration after...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Legends of the Galaxy (A Cosmic Fanfare) is a heroic journey from beginning to end! Allow your audience to travel through a harmonic and rhythmic interstellar adventure. This stunning opener is ideal for any concert program. “Legends of the Galaxy” will be...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Our planet’s close encounters with “NEOs” (Near Earth Objects) provide the foundation for this unique work for younger ensembles. Pulsing rhythmic patterns combine with simple melodic statements to create an ominous soundscape that will provide a...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Edgy and rhythmic, this explosive work will excite your students and audiences! Thick harmonies and gritty percussion writing give the impression of playing inside a noisy factory. Powerful and energetic, this will be an unforgettable hit at your next festival or...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
It can be hard to “jingle all the way” when the notes are all out of order! The familiar strains of “Jingle Bells” are put through the blender as Matt Conaway rearranges and reverses the tune until you’re not quite sure it can be put back...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Your ensemble will shine with this beautiful and energetic work by Matt Conaway. A lush, sensitive introduction gives way to alternatively aggressive and celebratory rhythmic passages that will leave your audiences uplifted and impressed. Destined for inclusion on...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
The majestic support towers of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge gave motivation to this powerful concert opener by Matt Conaway. Young bands will sound mature and impressive thanks to expert scoring, tuneful melodies, and thunderous percussion statements. An excellent...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
This lighthearted selection of sea chanteys provides a great opportunity for even the saltiest saxophone section to shine! Tunes including “Blow The Man Down,” “Drunken Sailor,” “A-Roving,” and “Sailor’s Hornpipe”...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Uplifting and celebratory, this charming concert work by Matt Conaway is a sure hit for your concert or festival program! Starting quietly and quickly building to a powerful rhythmic statement, the work weaves through a variety of melodic settings before retreating to...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Dynamic, energetic, and uplifting, this brilliant work by Matt Conaway pays tribute to a respected administrator’s years of service to the education profession. Subtle soundtrack influences blend with vibrant tone colors and driving rhythms to create a memorable...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Your next holiday concert will sparkle from the opening notes of this vibrant holiday fanfare! Using the melody of “Joy to the World” as a foundation, the composer takes the listener through a flurry of styles and sounds, building to an energetic conclusion that will...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
One of the top marches of all time gets a fresh treatment for less experienced ensembles! By simplifying the key and lessening some rhythmic demands, Matt Conaway has opened this great classic to a wider audience of performers and listeners. Perfect for any concert or...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
This unique work for advanced ensembles explores three fundamental minimalist approaches, but through the lens of very atypical styles to the minimalist genre. Influenced by the masterworks of Glass, Riley, and Adams, the composer uses a limited melodic/rhythmic...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
This burst of energy will make bands of all levels sound powerful and outstanding! Rhythmic and dark, this relentless work allows every section to be heard as they create a swirling mass of sound and power. Consider this strongly for your next concert or...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
The low voices of your ensemble come to the forefront in this powerful work by Matt Conaway! “Zeal” provides a perfect opportunity to introduce compound meter in a simple, accessible fashion, all while presenting bold, memorable melodies from the entire...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Your youngest musicians will hop right on to this fantastic folksong arrangement by Matt Conaway. Using “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” and “She’ll Be Comin’ ‘Round The Mountain” as a foundation, players get to create train effects as well play a variety of...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
This poignant setting of variations on the Doxology was composed in memory of a junior high school trumpet player whose life ended abruptly in a tragic car accident. The melody is given reverential, celebratory and celestial treatment to reflect her exuberant...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
This exuberant and uplifting chorale by Matt Conaway will make bands of all ages sound fantastic. The melodies are simple and memorable, and the full, rich scoring will help even bands with reduced instrumentation sound warm and complete. An excellent addition to your...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Like any boss on a deadline, the big guy in red can be a harsh taskmaster, and the elves in his workshop have had enough. They work against a cynical soundtrack of jingling bells until “The Man” steps out, giving way to a raucous celebration (and their...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
An exciting take-off flight for any concert! This piece truly soars as every player adds their voice in this joyful tribute to following hopes and dreams! Inspired by Helen Keller’s quote: “One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.”...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
by barnhouse_client | Apr 4, 2018
Lots of energy in this piece from the very beginning where players are invited to stomp their feet. Plenty of excitement and contrast as a boisterous little melody is tossed around the band, accompanied by a variety of colorful points of light, and highly active...
