C.L. Barnhouse Company

David Shaffer's 'Legend of the Eagles' has been a contest/festival favorite of bands for many years, and this new 'Build-A-Band' series arrangement makes this appealing and energetic work accessible t...

One of Ed Huckeby's most enduring band works, 'Ashland Park' is an exceptional overture for mid-level bands, now available in 'Build-A-Band' format for bands with limited or unbalanced instrumentation...

Inspired by the calm and serenity of the lake which is the setting for one of America's premiere fine arts camps, this beautiful ballad provides an excellent opportunity for teaching legato style and...

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 enj...

This impressive patriotic medley is an outstanding selection for the up-and-coming young band or smaller ensemble with limited instrumentation. Incorporating 'America,' 'My Country, Tis of Thee,' and...

As an outstanding example of lyric and expressive music for young bands, 'Colors of Fall' has become a mainstay for concert and festival use. Varied textures and changing tonal colors convey the image...

Inspired by a memorable commuter jet trip taken by the composer, 'Tailspin!' is an aggressive and hard hitting composition capturing the peril of an airliner in rapid descent. Contemporary harmonies a...

Two short contrasting themes are developed in an exciting 6/8 rhythm, with a trio melody sure to be appealing to players and audiences!

Magnificent and full of musical variety, this outstanding work will set your band apart. Solidly scored to sound full and well-balanced. Effective for both sacred and secular performances.

This light-hearted galop features the percussion section. Delightful!

This concert march contains tutti passages perfect for focusing on balance within the ensemble. The overall effectiveness of this rhythmic, choral march is enhanced by a slightly slower tempo. A great...

Tucked between the sparkling allegro theme is a lovely contrasting lyrical section. Wonderful for getting young players excited about lyrical pieces. The flute section especially will enjoy their role...

Take your performers and audience on a trip to a South American festival! Skillful scoring with extensive doubling and cues allows performance success for smaller ensembles. The Latin melody and livel...

This charming, gentle piece depicts images from children's imaginations and blends them with an elegant jazz waltz to create a special quiet musical escape. It is easy to envision looking up at the su...

beautiful lyrical piece with a rhythmic current and soaring melody. Hymn-like and stunningly simple. A lovely change-of-pace and way to honor someone while showing the musicality of your ensemble. Stu...

Three contrasting movements based on folk tunes: 'Britons, Raise our Banners High,' 'Men of Harlech,' 'Barbara Allen,' 'Adieu, Dundee,' and 'Auld Lang Syne.' Appealing music with lots of variety. Move...

This beautiful lyrical piece is a set of eleven variations built on two eight-measure themes. The burdens of technique and range are gone, so the young player can just concentrate on making beautiful...

A masterpiece for younger bands. The lonely, mysterious 'chant,' accompanied by fragments of muted percussion goes through several harmonic transformations before giving way to a big, bold celebratory...

This beautiful Chorale is Number 176 of Bach's 371 Harmonized Chorales, Erstanden ist der Heil'ge Christ; the Fugue is number 4 of his Eight Little Preludes and Fugues. Literature of the highest quali...

A charming little overture, complete with hurdy-gurdy effect. Based on two American folksongs: 'The Animal Fair' and 'Johnny's So Long at the Fair.' A favorite of bands and audiences.