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...

Le compositeur canadien Kenley Kristofferson a été chargé d'écrire "The Meeting Place", une œuvre décrivant le lien entre les personnes et la chaleur et la sécurité d'un espace partagé - dans ce cas,...

La magnifique rivière Navesink est un estuaire d'environ huit miles de long situé dans le comté de Monmouth, dans le New Jersey. Ce site naturel a inspiré le compositeur pour créer une œuvre musicale...

Mercy est une première œuvre réconfortante pour orchestre du compositeur Andrew Hamilton. Dotée d'une mélodie tendre et lyrique qui captivera le public et inspirera les interprètes, "Mercy" offre une...

Tales Of An Epic Adventure est une œuvre de concert originale de Naoya Wada qui respire l'anticipation et la joie ! S'appuyant sur des harmonies rappelant la musique pop/rock, des mélodies délicieusem...

Skeemantics est une œuvre passionnante qui constituera un excellent défi pour votre orchestre et votre section de percussion en pleine progression ! Sa nature festive et ses rythmes syncopés offrent u...

Cette étonnante première composition de Lucas Johnson, "Valley of the Fallen Lords", est une œuvre programmatique audacieuse et passionnante pour les orchestres de niveau avancé. Composée dans le styl...

La vision perspicace du compositeur David Holsinger sur "l'arc de la vie" est mise en musique dans L'Arco Della Vita. S'écartant des styles de composition habituels, cette œuvre s'articule autour d'un...

Downtown Scherzo de David Holsinger représente un changement de style pour ce compositeur bien connu pour ses styles musicaux agressifs et volatiles. Composé à l'origine dans le cadre d'une œuvre orch...

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...