Barnhouse Command Series

The mythological story of Orion's deadly battle with the giant scorpion comes to life in 'Orion's Last Battle,' a unique and exciting new work for developing bands. The peaceful opening presents accid...

In homage to the 'B movie' suspense/horror genre of the 50s and 60s, 'Revenge of the Swarm' is a fresh, unconventional, but musically and educationally satisfying new programmatic work for young band....

Beautiful and heartfelt, 'As Shadows Fall' is an outstanding lyrical work for young band. A beautiful and memorable melody is first introduced by the flute and gradually grows amid changing textures a...

The low voices of your ensemble come to the forefront in this powerful work by Matt Conaway! 'Zeal' provides a perfect opportunity to introduce compound meter in a simple, accessible fashion, all whil...

Here's an engaging and imaginative work for developing musicians that has the added benefit of providing great teaching opportunities! 'Into The Dragon's Keep' opens and closes with a haunting flute/o...

'Legend of Crystal Lake' opens slowly with haunting and mysterious tonal mixture of woodwinds and solo trumpet. Quickly gaining energy the piece launches into a forceful woodwind rhythmic statement pu...

This beautiful and serene chorale-style work for young band is ideal for focusing on shaping musical phrases, dynamics, and bringing out moving lines, keeping the whole ensemble engaged. A perfect opp...

This exciting concert/contest piece is filled with powerful brass, lyrical Doug Woodwinds and explosive percussion! Musically depicting the two day eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 72 A.D. and t...

'After the Storm' combines graceful melodies and soaring countermelodies with carefully scored dissonances that are rare at this grade level. Rhythms and ranges are accessible for younger players so t...

This exciting piece has all of David Shaffer's signature trademarks for younger bands, including musical energy, flowing melodies and beautiful lush harmonies. Written in overture form, a powerful int...

'Lanterns of the Sky' is a concert/festival work for young band inspired by a hot air balloon ride. The work begins with an explosion of energy and sound that is sure to command attention. The energy...

This intense and driving work features propulsive rhythms and aggressive percussion, combined with spirited melodic themes, all of which provide a stunning variety of color and intensity. The contrast...

'Insurrection' is a bold, ominous and aggressively spirited musical juggernaut, full of energy from start to finish! Depicting the intensity and unsettled feel of sudden conflict, it begins with a pow...

Need a fun and fast 'chaser' to close your concert? The 'Thunderbolt Galop' is the perfect choice! Limited technical and range demands make this the ideal selection rehearse at a standard march tempo,...

Wild und lustig! Dieses dynamische Kompositionsdebüt von Matt Conaway wird Ihr Nachwuchsblasorchester fordern, schnell kontrastierende Stile, Artikulationen und Dynamik zu spielen, während sie sich ih...

Das ist grossartige Programmmusik für Jugendblasorchester, die Bilder von frei umherziehenden Wildpferden in den Red Rock Canyons von Utah andeutet. Es gibt viele interessante Stimmen, mit Unisono- un...

Brass in the Basement' stellt die fundamentalen Instrumente in den Vordergrund, also Posaune, Tenorhorn/Bariton, Eufonium, Tuba, Bassklarinette und Baritonsaxofon, und das in einer einfachen, voll kli...

Tranquil Sky' ist eine ausdrucksstarke und lyrische Komposition und perfekt geeignet für Nachwuchsorchester. Es ist ein grossartiges Stück, um bei der Orchesterschulung den Fokus auf Legatophrasierung...

In 'Cat's Night Out' begleiten wir die Abenteuer einer Katze, die sich zu ihrer großen Reise aufmacht, und erkunden die magischen Geheimnisse, die unseren Freund auf vier Pfoten in der Dunkelheit der...

Dieses dynamische und patriotische neue Werk ist das perfekte Stück für jeden Nationalfeiertag und Veteranen-Gedenktag. Das Werk ist dem Bruder des Komponisten gewidmet, der Mitglied der weltberühmten...

Was passiert, wenn das Licht ausgeht und die Geister von längst verstorbenen Musikern erscheinen, um miteinander zu spielen? Sie gründen eine 'Ghost Band' und spielen - sehr zum Vergnügen Ihres nächst...

'Desert Fire' is a powerful work that provides young bands the opportunity to perform music that is exciting, moving, and expressive without being unnecessarily difficult. Instrument ranges are kept w...

The Siege of Arundel is a thrilling musical portrayal of England's Arundel Castle, first completed in 1067, and badly damaged from multiple sieges during the English Civil War of 1625. Written to prov...

Who doesn't like a sunny day in the midst of winter? Who is that statuesque figure all decked out in his winter finery? Who stands proud, guarding the family home? Why it's 'Milton the Melting Snowman...

This burst of energy will make bands of all levels sound powerful and outstanding! Rhythmic and dark, this relentless work allows every section to be heard as they create a swirling mass of sound and...