Leichte Noten von C.L. Barnhouse Company

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...

Starting with a bold and captivating fanfare, our musical journey settles in with a strong rhythmic foundation that is first introduced in the percussion section. As with any trip, a few surprises occ...

The flutes take center stage in this captivating piece. The delightful theme is perfectly suited to the skill level of young flutists, staying within the one-octave range of the Bb scale. Although flu...

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...

Chasing The Future' opens with a soft, yet stirring, ostinato that builds into an anthem of inspiration and hope. Interweaving melodies and countermelodies give this work a mature sound, while individ...

Here's a very approachable work to introduce lyrical style to your beginning band. Based on the traditional Irish tune 'Molly Malone,' the lovely, flowing melody begins in flutes, and is eventually ca...

All aboard the 'The Santa Express!' We embark on a festive trip with an exciting mash-up of two holiday favorites, 'Jingle Bells' and 'Up on the Housetop.' Throughout the piece, and as the train chugs...

Are you searching for a quick, yet highly efficient warm-up routine for your younger players? Then search no more. In less than five minutes, lip slurs, mini-scales, intervals, rhythm patterns and cho...

Are you searching for a quick, yet highly efficient warm-up routine for your younger players? Then search no more. In less than five minutes, lip slurs, mini-scales, intervals, rhythm patterns and cho...

The energetic and exciting appeal of this contemporary march is evident from the opening introduction and continues all the way to the powerful ending. It should be noted that no detail has been spare...

An original and dynamic beginning band composition that makes the ensemble sound as if they have been playing for several years. A calm introduction followed by an intense melody with thunderous rhyth...

Using a mature and infectious rock groove, 'Rock That!' for the beginning band will make your young musicians sound well beyond their years. Featuring the low brass and woodwinds on the initial melody...

This intense work of astronomical power will grab the imagination of both performers and audience. This music depiction of the asteroid Apophis, which will approach (and possibly impact) the Earth in...

First published in 1876, 'It Is Well With My Soul' was written by Horatio Spafford following several challenging events in his life. The beautiful lyrics were set to music by composer Philip Bliss. Th...

With driving rhythms and an instantly memorable melody, 'Koala Rock' by Russell Bauer will give every section a chance to excel! It's a great opportunity to introduce syncopated rhythms to young music...

Rob Romeyn has penned a fun and engaging work for young band that your students will want to play everyday! After a powerful introduction, the infectious 'Tribal Groove' is introduced by the percussio...

Music that is highly inspirational and well-scored best describes the reasons why you would want to perform this outstanding new work for band. An introduction consisting of driving percussion and pow...

Unique and extremely cool piece for the youngest of bands. Your audience will love this one!

This might be the very best piece for teaching young bands about 6/8, augmentation, fragmentation, and canon. Based on the most famous sea chantey, 'Blow the Man Down.' Good tunes for all! A champion...

Based on the 19th century Japanese folk song, 'Takai-Yama.' Lots of melodic and rhythmic vitality for young band. Excellent for multicultural programming.