C.L. Barnhouse Company

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!

All the sweep and grandeur of Wagner's music encapsulated in a symphonic miniature for young band. Two of his noblest themes are joined in a concert piece that will inspire, yet not fatigue, young pla...

A great young band concert opener with a noble fanfare and majestic theme. The theme is beautifully developed and accompanied by colorful 'points of light' from the upper woodwinds. Dedicated to the s...

This little march has everything! A jaunty first strain, a driving second strain with great low brass countermelodies, a noble trio, and a martial breakstrain! A top-notch crowd pleaser for young band...

From the brilliant opening fanfare to the noble march, this little masterwork sounds more like an adventure movie score than a young band piece. This is a creative and spirited work for introducing st...

A charming symphonic march based on an 18th Century nursery rhyme and folk tune - probably a parody of British nobility. A happy regimental tune marches through several jolly transformations before th...