C.L. Barnhouse Company

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: A fun and intriguing novelty tune that invokes imagery of the great spy movies with mystery and suspense. Plenty of good teaching opportunities, and music...

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 f...

Here's an engaging and dramatic work for your young band concert! Features a powerful march-like feel with flowing lines and driving rhythms, 'Mission to Mars' portrays an abundance of dramatic energy...

'Musically stunning!' best describes this reflective ballad created from the pen of noted composer James Swearingen. Brilliantly scored, 'A Time To Reflect' serves as the perfect opportunity to teach...

'Interstellar Fanfare' is a rousing and adventurous work for young bands that presents both fanfare and theme independently before combining the two at the exhilarating conclusion. Opportunities aboun...

Perfect for that reflective moment in your holiday concert, 'On A Peaceful Night' is based on the traditional melody 'Dona Nobis Pacem' (Grant Us Peace.) After a fully-scored introduction, this theme...

'Blaze!' is an exciting and aggressive, fresh sounding work that harnesses the energy and intensity of young musicians. It begins with an explosion of sound, leading to a memorable melodic theme. Mult...

We all know and love the wonderful characters from the classic cartoon adventures of yesteryear. David Shaffer has crafted this clever reincarnation of music from those classics. Opening with Brahms'...

Lavender's Blue' is an English folk song dating to the 17th century, and has been recorded in various forms since the 20th century, including pop versions that have become hits. This beautiful arrange...

Imagine a band made up of panda bears marching in a parade. They'd be marching, and they'd be playing, but there would be a few cute and funny moments because, well, they're pandas, and they can't hel...

The inspiration that motivates composers to create music often originates from a multitude of different sources. Over the last few weeks, numerous band director friends have suggested the creation of...

Dance Of The Dawn' is a dynamic concert opener for younger bands will electrify your audience from the very beginning! Utilizing effective layering, syncopated melodies, and lush sonorities, this fast...

Divergence can be defined as drawing apart as lines from a common center. 'Divergence' for the young band is based on that concept with melodic lines that draw apart from a common musical center. Melo...

This arrangement of 'The Star Spangled Banner' is guaranteed to perform for any possible instrumentation, so long as all four parts are covered. The Build-a-Band format includes parts for virtually an...

A magnificent arrangement. Beautifully harmonized from the opening flute solo through the development of the theme and building to a triumphant end. This piece works well with bands of all ages and is...

A concert work perfect for young bands. The opening section, labeled andante and maestoso, features two distinct themes. The second theme is used again in the B section at a brighter tempo with an acc...

This overture is perfect for exposing less experienced players to mixed meter. Creatively scored, with thoughtful development, this piece can work well with small bands. An excellent teaching tool.

A perfect concert march for contest or festival programming without high technical demands. Fashioned after the European-style march, this is an exceptional choice for less experienced bands.

Serene and lovely describes this chorale prelude. Highlighted by long tones, dynamic contrasts and flowing melodic lines, this work is an effective rehearsal exercise or beautiful asset to any concert...

Beautifully written to ensure success with younger ensembles. This overture is wonderfully developed with captivating rhythmic themes and dynamics. The reoccurring theme allows players the opportunity...

This delightful multi-meter overture is a treasure! The light detached rhythmic style and lively tempo drive the music. A flute, saxophone and trumpet solo in the middle section give it added variety....

Beautiful scoring of a traditional folk song with a contemporary feel. Well suited to younger ensembles being introduced to lyrical performance material.