C.L. Barnhouse Company

'Confluence' conveys the majesty and power of converging rivers while using just the first six notes taught in most band methods. Bringing together two distinct melodic ideas over powerful harmonic rh...

In this exciting fanfare, the brass and woodwinds proclaim majestic excitement through the use of interesting harmonies and crisp rhythmic motion. Aggressive percussion writing adds to the intensity o...

Capture your beginning bands imagination with this aggressive concert opener using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods. Each part is written with melodic interest. Memorable theme...

This concert fanfare by Robert W. Smith will send your beginning band to new heights! Bold and majestic, 'Celestial Fanfare' is written and scored to make your ensemble sound musically mature. Compose...

Based on the ever-popular folk song 'Simple Gifts,' this beautiful setting has been created through the use of only six different notes. Swearingen's ability to make a band sound mature beyond their y...

This title says it all. A clever melody punctuated by interesting percussion solo moments introduces your young musicians to march performance style. The well-known American folk tune, 'Yankee Doodle...

'Alien Crossfire' combines contrasting themes to create powerful and exciting musical moments that your students will be eager to perform. The battle is on in this adventurous and exciting fanfare/ope...

Simple and elegant, 'Daydreams' is a rare example of musicality and sensitivity uncommon at this grade level. A beautiful, memorable melody is presented amid a flowing countermelody, moving through a...

A joyous and authoritative opening statement for the beginning band! Beginning with a flourish of woodwinds and metallic percussion, the brass section follows with a musical fanfare conveying confiden...

This combination of 'Up On The Housetop' and 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' clearly demonstrates Swearingen's ability to make a young band sound mature beyond their years. Emotionally uplifting, this beauti...

Everyone contributes to the spooky atmosphere of this creative piece for your youngest ensembles. Surprisingly rich-sounding despite only using six notes, this work also provides great teaching moment...