Leichte Noten von C.L. Barnhouse Company

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...

'Vanguard Fanfare' is a bold and regal concert opener for young band. A proud, heroic opening statement is followed by a regal, flowing melody. As the melody develops, a countermelody is introduced, a...

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.

Introduce your younger ensembles to Spanish march style with this wonderful composition full of colorful percussion scoring. An excellent vehicle for emphasizing clean articulations and dramatic dynam...

This exciting band work tells the story of the Great Wall of China. Lots of color and contrast. Dramatic and rhythmic parts for everyone, and superb percussion scoring. Filled with elements young play...

Brilliant antiphonal fanfares announce this musical picture of an old Scottish castle by the North Sea-followed by many 'dialogues' between very unique choirs of winds and percussion. An extraordinary...

A little march with everything! Catchy first strain, marcato second strain, noble Trio and blustery 'dog-fight.' Performers and audiences of all ages will love this march!

An underlying driving rhythm propels this lively piece through various dramatic episodes. An electrifying opus that is really exciting and impressive sounding!