James Barnes

A delightful tone poem composed as an oboe solo with wind orchestra accompaniment and dedicated to Susan Hicks Brashier. Later versions for solo clarinet and flute, and orchestra and band accompanimen...

Discover a masterpiece of the modern brass repertoire: James Barnes' "Concerto for Tuba, Op. 96", published by the renowned Southern Music Company, has become a worldwide favorite for recitals and com...

Composed in the summer of 1984, Yorkshire Ballad was premiered at the Kansas Bandmasters Association Convention by Claude T. Smith and the Kansan Intercollegiate Band. Since its publication, it has be...

Composed in the summer of 1984, Yorkshire Ballad was premiered at the Kansas Bandmasters Association Convention by Claude T. Smith and the Kansan Intercollegiate Band. Since its publication, it has be...

The band version was commissioned by the Long Beach Middle School 1984-85 8th Grade Band, Long Beach, N.Y., Richard Hornung, Director. Versions for band and orchestra are available from the publisher.

Fanfare and Processional is a rousing concert opener for younger bands in the vein of the familiar Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar. Careful consideration has been given with respect to the techn...

New flexible ensemble scoring by Clarence Barber, playable on any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, or string players with optional percussion. Commissioned by the Long Beach Middle School 1984-85...

New flexible ensemble scoring by Clarence Barber, playable on any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, or string players with optional percussion. Commissioned by the Long Beach Middle School 1984-85...

New flexible ensemble arrangement by Clarence Barber, based on the second edition rescored by the composer, playable on any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, or string players with optional percus...

New flexible ensemble arrangement by Clarence Barber, based on the second edition rescored by the composer, playable on any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, or string players with optional percus...

Desperate Pursuit is a driving and dramatic overture from the pen of award-winning composer, James Barnes. Based on the D Phrygian scale, the piece gets its name from the rapid, rhythmic motion of the...

This work for early intermediate bands is a wonderful selection for contest or a concert opening.

This work for early intermediate bands is a wonderful selection for contest or a concert opening.

Fanfare and Processional by celebrated composer James Barnes is a rousing concert opener for younger bands, or may be performed as an occasional piece at ceremonies. (Grade 2.5)

This overture is well scored for the enjoyment and development of young players with interesting parts for the entire band.

This overture is well scored for the enjoyment and development of young players with interesting parts for the entire band.

James Barnes masterfully scores a handful of the most beloved and famous Christmas carols in this short, three-movement suite for beginning band. Can be performed individually or as a suite. Includes...

The 'Pagan Dances' completes the cycle of four 'primitive' works for symphonic band that also includes 'Visions Macabre', 'Invocation and Toccata' and 'Torch Dance'. All of these works employ highly d...

This is Barnes Symphony #7 and is a brilliant work depicting events of the American Civil War.