Barnhouse Concert Band Series

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 Engli...

'The River and the Rock' depicts the rich history of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, settled in 1735. Each short movement paints a musical picture of the city's history, opening with 'Beginnings,' depicting...

'As The Last Light Fades' is a programmatic work, capturing the gradual shift when the sunset gives way to a brief moment of twilight, and the stars begin to take their place in the heavens waiting fo...

'Flight of Falcons' is an original composition for band, evoking vibrant imagery inspired by Biblical text depicting Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Premiered in Paris and London, the distinc...

Look no further for a lively and spirited concert opener! 'Radiance' unfolds with an anticipatory section of increasing intensity. From here, we move to a musical statement that absolutely shimmers wi...

'First Responders' is a bold and gallant contemporary march set in traditional format paying tribute to the brave men and women who provide the first assistance to those in need during natural disaste...

Composer James Reese Europe, one of the most famous African-American musicians of his day, was called the 'Martin Luther King of music' by pianist Eubie Blake. The first African-American bandmaster in...

Modern and spectacular, 'Silver Light!' is guaranteed to be an impressive opener for your next concert! Together with optional piano, harp and extended woodwind parts for a larger instrumentation, Ben...

In 'Ancient Dances,' David Holsinger takes a theme, alluding to ancient polyphony, and transforms it into a pulse-pounding, finger-twisting, raucous set of breathless variations, so typical of this co...

Il compositore canadese Kenley Kristofferson è stato incaricato di scrivere "The Meeting Place", un'opera che descrive il legame tra le persone e il calore e la sicurezza di uno spazio condiviso - in...

Il bellissimo e splendido fiume Navesink è un estuario lungo circa otto miglia e si trova nella contea di Monmouth, nel New Jersey. Questo punto di riferimento naturale ha ispirato il compositore a cr...

Mercy è una toccante opera prima per banda del compositore Andrew Hamilton. Caratterizzato da una melodia tenera e lirica che affascinerà il pubblico e ispirerà gli esecutori, "Mercy" offre un'opportu...

Tales Of An Epic Adventure è un'opera originale da concerto nata dalla penna di Naoya Wada che trasuda attesa e gioia! Attingendo ad armonie che ricordano la musica pop/rock, le melodie deliziosamente...

Skeemantics è un'opera emozionante che rappresenterà un'eccellente sfida per la vostra banda e la vostra sezione di percussioni! La sua natura celebrativa e i suoi ritmi sincopati forniscono un piacev...

Questa stupefacente composizione di debutto della penna di Lucas Johnson, "Valley of the Fallen Lords", è un'opera programmatica audace ed emozionante per bande avanzate. Composto in stile colonna son...

La visione perspicace del compositore David Holsinger sull'"Arco della Vita" prende vita musicale con L'Arco Della Vita. Discostandosi dai soliti stili compositivi, quest'opera è impostata su una stru...

Downtown Scherzo di David Holsinger rappresenta una svolta stilistica per questo compositore noto per gli stili musicali aggressivi e volatili. Originariamente composto come parte di un'opera orchestr...

Call of the Prairie depicts both the grandeur and turmoil of the Midwest and its indigenous forebearers. The serene opening transitions into a decisive and spirited rhythmic ostinato, until a haunting...

The cycle of oceanic life is vividly depicted in this stunning programmatic work for band by Rossano Galante. Through the sands of time, the ocean’s behemoth size holds a multitude of lifeforms. These...

Lisa Galvin’s latest programmatic work, "Excursion!" takes us for a ride on the Erie Canal. Drawing on themes from the well-known "Erie Canal" folk song, this frolicking work transforms that theme int...

The oratorical genius of Abraham Lincoln changed the course of history with The Gettysburg Address. "A New Birth of Freedom" by Rob Romeyn honors Lincoln’s historic vision for the country in the post-...

The Whistler’s Grace by Katheryn Fenske is a vibrant composition celebrating the sheer joy of making music and sharing it with others. The music begins with a lively whistling tune that dances through...

Pierre La Plante’s wonderful "Foundation" presents an opportunity for performers and audiences to explore a beloved hymn tune dating back to the early 1800’s. Known as "How Firm A Foundation" or "Ye S...

This debut work from composer Nathan Hervey is a moving and expressive lyrical work for mid-level bands. "Longing for Home" evokes the feeling of being in a place that gives comfort, rest, and relaxat...

The wonders of outer space have forever inspired and captivated the human race, and many unknowns exist in the darkness of our galaxy and beyond. Lucas Johnson’s "Planet X" brilliantly depicts what mi...