“Angelic Variations” brings the spirit of the season to your next holiday concert with this engaging setting by Lisa Galvin of two variations on the beloved carol “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Carefully crafted for young band, this arrangement combines familiar melodies with fresh musical ideas that help developing musicians build confidence, tone, and ensemble skills. From energetic celebration to lyrical warmth, the contrasting variations keep students and audiences alike fully engaged while remaining accessible and rewarding to rehearse and perform. “Angelic Variations” is the perfect choice for your holiday program!

“Imperium” will bring a sense of heroic adventure to your next concert! Perfect for young ensembles, this dramatic work features a bold, determined opening theme that immediately commands the listener’s attention. Your students will love the soaring woodwind melodies in the uplifting middle section and the energetic rhythmic dialogue between the winds and percussion. Empower your band with “Imperium” and achieve a mature, symphonic sound with this inspiring and triumphant addition to the young band repertoire!

Strap in and hold tight – “Nitro” is an explosive young concert band selection that brings high-octane energy to the concert stage! Bursting with driving rhythms, bold melodic lines, and electrifying percussion, this music captures the thrill of speed and power from the very first note. Syncopated rhythms, contrasting styles, and expressive moments all provide many valuable teaching opportunities, with all sections sharing in the melodic line. A variety of interesting percussion parts adds to the excitement making this a great choice for any performance. Whether it’s the opener that grabs attention or the finale that brings the house down, “Nitro” fuels your concert with unstoppable momentum. Start your engines—and get ready for liftoff!

“Mission To The Unknown” is a superb dramatic concert work for your next contest or festival performance. Written in G minor, the piece introduces E-natural as an accidental across all parts — giving every student in-context practice recognizing and playing accidentals. Dotted quarter notes appear repeatedly and predictably throughout, so every section of the band gets consistent, reinforced practice on this essential rhythm. From the tense launch sequence to the vast silence of deep space to the thrilling discovery at journey's end, “Mission To The Unknown” tells a compelling story that will capture your students' imagination and your audience's attention.

Take flight with “Superhero Fanfare,” an exciting work for first-year bands! Using the limited range of the concert Bb scale, this invigorating composition flashes with limitless energy and superhuman strength. Use of articulations, including staccatos and accents, encourage players to supercharge their performance while providing great teaching opportunities. This piece departs from blocky, 8-measure phrase patterns, challenging your ensemble to count carefully, and ultimately giving your performance a novel style. From the attention-demanding opening to the soaring melodic lines, “Superhero Fanfare” is sure to take off with students and audiences alike!

Lisa Galvin’s “Glissando Galop!” puts the trombone section at center stage and is great fun for the entire band! This entertaining work gives young bands the opportunity to sound mature while showcasing one of the ensemble’s most crowd-pleasing sections of the band. A sure-fire way to add excitement and personality to your next program, the catchy melodies and fast pace of “Glissando Galop!” will make this an absolute favorite! High speed fun from start to finish!

Millions of years ago, the Stegosaurus stomped through the prehistoric jungle looking for his favorite plants to eat. Covered in heavy plates with a spiky tail, other dinos wouldn't mess with Stegosaurus, leaving him alone to happily stomp and chomp on his way. “The Stegosaurus Stomp!” captures the motions of Stegosaurus as he rules the steamy jungle with his deafening footsteps. Stomp along during this catchy piece! It’s prehistoric fun from start to finish!

Rob Romeyn’s “Under A Scarlet Sky” is a lush, expressive work for beginning band that invites young musicians to explore the beauty of lyrical playing. Inspired by the breathtaking colors of a sunset glowing across the horizon, the music unfolds with warm harmonies, flowing melodies, and rich ensemble textures that allow every section of the band to shine. “Under A Scarlet Sky” encourages musical phrasing, dynamic contrast, and expressive tone, making this a valuable teaching tool. Melodic lines pass throughout the ensemble, symbolizing the gradual shift of colors across the sky as daylight fades. As the music builds, the band creates a rich, glowing sonority before gently settling back into a quiet and reflective ending, much like the last traces of crimson light disappearing into dusk. An exceptional Grade 1 work!

“The Enchanted Carousel” takes your students and audiences on a delightful carousel ride to experience the rise and fall of the horses as the carousel slowly spins round and round. The up and down movement of the carousel is brought to life through call and response phrases between brass, percussion, and woodwind sections. “The Enchanted Carousel” is a fun and engaging work, well suited for first-year bands. Delightful!

Larry Neeck’s “Simple Graces” is a lovely setting of the traditional Welsh hymn “Hyfrydol” for first-year bands. This tranquil work provides the perfect opportunity for your band to focus on tone, phrasing, and musicality in a relaxed setting. An excellent introduction to lyrical style, this gorgeous melody has a limited range of only a 6th. Contrast the “clash a roar” on your next concert with this exquisite selection. Absolutely beautiful!

Christine Grace M. Richardson’s debut work in the Barnhouse catalog, “Penguins,” is a delightful beginning band composition that will amuse and entertain performers and audiences alike! Utilizing a limited one-octave range, “Penguins” musically depicts everyone’s favorite flightless sea-birds as they waddle along the frozen tundra and then swim in the icy waters of the southern hemisphere. An excellent teaching piece to explore articulation and musical style. Endearing and great fun!

Developing lyrical style with beginning musicians is tremendously important, and Valerie Shanley’s “By The Light Of The Moon” is an excellent melodic work for first-semester musicians. This contemporary arrangement of the 18th-century French folk song “Au Claire de la Lune” uses only the first six notes of the concert Bb scale, and combines interesting harmonies and unique percussion parts to create an entertaining and effective modern take on this simple but beautiful melody! Our highest recommendation!

Tension and urgency abound in “Code Red,” a thrilling beginning band work from Christopher Greco. Using only six notes, this action-packed piece is perfect for any beginning band as it generates excitement and emotion from the very start. Colorful, driving percussion adds to this engaging and ominous sounding composition. “Code Red” will be a hit with your beginners!

Here’s the perfect piece to teach articulation to your beginning band! “Articulation Station” serves as terrific and tuneful teaching material for young musicians mastering slurs versus staccatos. Using those first six notes, Amy Webb provides a great way to learn musical style while having fun. Excellent teaching material, make certain your beginning band makes a stop at “Articulation Station”!

The title says it all – “Rápido!” This energy-charged beginning band work will get your first-semester students excited and enthusiastic about making music! After a brief mysterious opening, an electric fast section gives every instrument of the band something fun and interesting. Using just the first six notes learned in band instruction, “Rápido!” is a guaranteed hit with your young musicians. Terrific!

“Hear The Angels Sing” is the perfect holiday concert opener for your beginning band! Based on “Angels We Have Heard on High” and using just the first six notes of the concert Bb scale, this sparkling work will set the holiday spirit right from the downbeat. Contrasting styles and flowing melodic lines in every part will keep the interest level high for everyone, with clever percussion scoring to add color and texture. Your beginners will sound great welcoming the holiday season with “Hear The Angels Sing”!

Dragons and Knights by Katrina Cavaliere is an exciting beginning band work that vividly portrays a clash between valiant knights (woodwinds) and roaring dragons (brass). Each section gets a chance to shine with bold melodies while the opposing group provides stomping, all energized by colorful percussion. Designed to engage young players, "Dragons and Knights" teaches dynamics, articulations, and ensemble balance, making it a thrilling and effective teaching tool for beginning bands. First-rate!

“On The High Seas” March is a lively concert band work inspired by the spirit of the sea. Blending traditional march elements with melodies inspired by the folk song “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,” this Elizabeth Studer work evokes images of ocean voyages and maritime adventure while developing beginning band skills, too! Using just the first six notes learned in band, “On The High Seas” is a perfect opener or closer for that first band concert!

Who doesn’t love to play fast? “Winter Sports” Galop presents a great opportunity for your band to really take off! Whether it’s a student ensemble or an adult band, everyone will enjoy kicking it into high gear and flying through this tuneful galop. Playable at a variety of tempos, you can work up to your peak speed. Audiences will love hearing this fast-paced crowd pleaser. “Winter Sports” Galop is the ideal closer or encore for your next concert. High speed fun from start to finish!

Nobody beats Karl King when it comes to tuneful marches and galops, and “Homestretch Galop” is no exception! Playable at a wide range of tempos – either a fast march, or an accelerated galop speed – this will be great fun to play and hear! Carefully rescored by James Swearingen from the original edition, “Homestretch Galop” is a great concert closer or encore for any concert. Perfect for student ensembles as well as adult bands. Outstanding!

Looking for a fun, darkly unique holiday piece? Look no further! Opening with a fanfare for the big guy in the red suit himself, “Grand Theft Sleigh” quickly takes a dark turn when Jack Frost steals Santa’s prototype self-driving sleigh, along with all its presents, racing off into the winter sky. What follows is a harrowing race to retake the sleigh! Featuring familiar holiday melodies in minor keys and a suspenseful 5/4 time signature while rhythms are approachable and consistent, multiple key changes will keep your ensemble on the edge of their seats. Using his secret North Pole wi-fi as he closes the gap, Santa stops his prototype sled cold, sending Jack Frost flying into the frigid night. The holiday celebration can finally begin with Santa up on the housetop, and conclude with Merry Christmas wishes to all, and a happy New Year!

Commissioned by the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association for its 60th Anniversary, “Of Bold Adventures” is focused on intriguing rhythms, creative melodic and harmonic elements, and wonderfully bold different musical content. The OBA charge to the composer was to create a work which would be playable by most bands, but at the same time be uniquely challenging and fun! Ed Huckeby provides all of these elements and more! “Of Bold Adventures” is a magnificent choice for your next festival, contest, or concert performance and will be a great addition to any band library! Superb!

The many fans of popular works by this noted composer should be prepared, as in previous publications, for an engaging presentation of musical ideas. Ideas that are intended to inspire the creative spirit of the conductor, as well as fellow musicians to perform at their absolute best. And let us not forget the audience. Their journey features a guaranteed hope of musical excitement from the powerful opening fanfare, to the sensitive middle section, and ultimately concludes with a truly dramatic and highly meaningful ending. Now, with baton and instruments in hand, all parties are invited to join together so that the message of the music fully comes to life for one and for all.

“Ascensions” is an aggressive concert or festival work of unbridled energy and power! Ascending melodic themes and harmonic structures create tension and are the basis for this creative and interesting composition. The melodic material is memorable and is shared throughout the entire ensemble, creating interest for the performer and listener alike. Contemporary harmonies, contrasting styles, dynamics, textures and the “Ascensions” create a dramatic and fresh compositional approach. This flexible instrumentation version, for the “Build-A-Band” series, ensures success with even the most awkward of instrumentation settings. This is musical adrenaline and excitement at its best!

“March Britannia” is a stately “pass-in-review” British-style march based on the English folk song, “Soldier, Soldier.” This new flexible instrumentation version of a young band standard relies primarily on two-part harmonization of the theme, supported by underlying chordal and rhythmic accompaniment. With modest ranges and limited technical demand, this piece provides an outstanding opportunity for master teaching. “March Britannia” works great for either concert or contest/festival performance. Terrific!