James Barnes

The "Alvamar Overture" stands as a true milestone in symphonic wind band repertoire, captivating musicians and audiences worldwide with its exhilarating energy, brilliant fanfares, and rich melodic li...

Cast in G minor, ELEGY IN THE BAROQUE STYLE is a somber work written in memory of the composer's mentor and lifelong friend Kenneth Bloomquist. Its emotional introduction eventually eases into a baroq...

Chorales included: I. A Rose is Blooming (Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen), II. O World, I Now Must Leave Thee (O Welt, Ich muss dich lassen).

Chorales included: I. A Rose is Blooming (Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen), II. O World, I Now Must Leave Thee (O Welt, Ich muss dich lassen).

One of the most exceptional graduate students during the composer's more than thirty years teaching at the University of Kansas was Naoya Takizawa, who came to KU from Tokyo, Japan in 1995. Since his...

One of the most exceptional graduate students during the composer's more than thirty years teaching at the University of Kansas was Naoya Takizawa, who came to KU from Tokyo, Japan in 1995. Since his...

One of the most exceptional graduate students during the composer's more than thirty years teaching at the University of Kansas was Naoya Takizawa, who came to KU from Tokyo, Japan in 1995. Since his...

The work opens with a dramatic brass fanfare before moving to a spirited allegro. The slower middle portion is rather jazzy in character with a trumpet solo. After several statements of this lush song...

The work opens with a dramatic brass fanfare before moving to a spirited allegro. The slower middle portion is rather jazzy in character with a trumpet solo. After several statements of this lush song...

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...

Commemoration was commissioned by the members of the Northwest North Carolina Bandmasters Association to recognize the distinguished career of Dr. William A. Gora, the longtime Director of Bands at Ap...

Composed for Pat Stuckmeyer. Includes bass and treble clef solo euphonium parts. Movement titles: 1. Elegia 2. Romanza 3. Scherzo. (2010) ca. 23-minutes. Score and parts are available for rental.