by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2018
Traditional Spanish musical ideas, trumpet calls, and rhythms are combined in a harmonically con temporary band setting. Utilizing Latin percussion instruments, this work will bring a flair of Spanish exhilaration to any festival or concert.
by barnhouse_client | Sep 12, 2018
David R. Holsinger returns to the band world with this first major composition written since his 2015 stroke. Commissioned to pay homage to Phi Beta Mu Band Fraternity, it contains all those Holsinger compositional fingerprints we enjoy playing. The plaintive opening...
by barnhouse_client | Sep 15, 2018
Continuing the line of “family” pieces dedicated to his children and grandchildren, David Holsinger gives us this happy-busy-spunky composition for his happy-busy-spunky fourth grandchild, Dylan. This will be a great teaching tool for young bands as they master their...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
“Fantasy On Old Hundred,” based on the “Doxology,” was composed in 2018 as a gift from Dr. and Mrs. Holsinger to Lee University, in commemoration of its centennial. Up-tempo variations on a theme and secondary material are presented in this...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
Pierre La Plante is well-known for his mastery at creating concert band settings of folk tunes with Grainger-esque style. “As I Walked Through The Meadow” is a pastorale setting of a traditional English folk tune that, with careful attention to intonation...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
Who says easy can’t be fun? “Christmas Around the Band Room” is a satisfying medley of three holiday favorites, giving every section of the band an opportunity to be spotlighted with the melody! Even the youngest ensembles will gain independence and...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
Create a routine that will instill a lifelong understanding of why warming up is important and carry over from group to individual practice. This quick, yet highly efficient warm up is a perfect way to start your rehearsal. Students will instantly become more focused...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
“Spring Break” is a classic samba/bossa tune, perfect tune for young jazz musicians. With an exciting melody and an accessible solo section, “Spring Break” invites your listeners to join you on the beach and enjoy some hot jazz! Great for...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
Keep it “Light and Easy” with this great chart by master composer, Carl Strommen. Lots of room for improvisation with the open solo section, or use the suggested written solos for less experienced musicians. Written for full jazz ensemble yet scored to...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
Carl Strommen offers up this wonderful swing chart with an easy, relaxed Basie big band feel. Written solos to feature trumpet and tenor sax, or let them loose to improvise on the changes. Written for a full jazz ensemble yet will sound great with limited...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
Flowers bloom and the world stirs with life renewed in “Spring’s Awakening!” The music begins with a driving ostinato in the clarinets, and staggered entrances that portray flowers opening for the first time. After the entire ensemble enters, two different...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
Veteran composer John Wasson has crafted a brilliant Vaudeville and Broadway showstopper with “The Bluebonnet Revue,” a humorous musical salute to the great state of Texas. Every section in the band finds their moment in the spotlight in this exciting and...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
Halloween night means haunted houses, spooky goblins, and the sight of ghosts everywhere. Dennis Eveland’s “Ghost Host” takes you on a spooky journey, with a haunting melody and lots of creepy effects that your young students and audiences will enjoy....
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
“To A New Journey” from the pen of noted Japanese composer Naoya Wada is a bright showcase for concert band. This upbeat concert work is characterized by the composer’s creative use of soaring melodies and exciting rhythms, with interesting and engaging...
by barnhouse_client | Mar 29, 2019
Steven Reineke’s “Celebration Fanfare” is a brilliant and majestic concert opener, and has become standard repertoire for mature ensembles. This arrangement for the Barnhouse “Command” series by Rob Romeyn skillfully and carefully adapts...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
“Among the Stars” is an exciting composition, perfect for a concert opener, feature or closer! The dotted rhythms and interesting syncopation will coax your developing young band into sounding like a much more advanced ensemble. The lyrical middle section...
by barnhouse_client | Mar 26, 2019
Your orchestra’s audience will delight in listening to and recalling these “Two Ancient Carols,” an elegant and accessible medley arrangement of “Il Est Ne” and “Pat-a-Pan.” All parts are equally important, interesting and engaging. This work offers directors the...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
“With One Courageous Voice” is an expressive and uplifting selection that honors the democratic process, and those who participate in it – both past and present – whether through voting, serving, or even drafting the founding documents which make our...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
“Outrider” evokes the adventurous spirit of old west outriders. From the fiery opening to the breathless race to the finish, “Outrider” is a tour de force of driving mixed-meter rhythms and bold, infectious melodies. Rhythms are presented in...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
“Dress Blues” is a tribute to the ceremonial aspects of the U.S. Armed Forces, captured with the pageantry of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division sentinels tasked with guarding the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery. Dress blue uniforms...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
Learning to play a band instrument can be very challenging. “Challenge Accepted!” celebrates your young band’s achievements in this exciting opener, with only the first six notes used in band instruction. Rhythms and ranges are carefully written to support...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
“Forever Flying” is a beautiful piece that has been created to provide young musicians with an opportunity to perform music that sounds above grade level, yet is highly accessible. Conductors will find it to be very melodic, and scored in such a way as to...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
If you are seeking an uplifting way to start your next concert, look no further than the positive energy and feeling created by “Winds of Joy!” With every section of the band given opportunities to bring joy into the sound canvas, this piece provides an...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
The ability to perform a march with correct style has long been recognized as a solid approach for teaching the basic fundamentals of musical performance. In addition, the encouragement of national patriotism should always be promoted as a way of thanking our military...
by barnhouse_client | Apr 3, 2019
Build a stronger understanding of Latin jazz with an exciting and authentic cha-cha your students will love! “Pantalones Malos” features plenty of auxiliary percussion, an accessible solo section, clear articulations, and interesting parts for all...
