James Barnes

Fanfare and Processional is a rousing concert opener for younger bands in the vein of the familiar Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar. Careful consideration has been given with respect to the techn...

New flexible ensemble scoring by Clarence Barber, playable on any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, or string players with optional percussion. Commissioned by the Long Beach Middle School 1984-85...

New flexible ensemble arrangement by Clarence Barber, based on the second edition rescored by the composer, playable on any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, or string players with optional percus...

Desperate Pursuit is a driving and dramatic overture from the pen of award-winning composer, James Barnes. Based on the D Phrygian scale, the piece gets its name from the rapid, rhythmic motion of the...

This work for early intermediate bands is a wonderful selection for contest or a concert opening.

This work for early intermediate bands is a wonderful selection for contest or a concert opening.

Fanfare and Processional by celebrated composer James Barnes is a rousing concert opener for younger bands, or may be performed as an occasional piece at ceremonies. (Grade 2.5)

This overture is well scored for the enjoyment and development of young players with interesting parts for the entire band.

This overture is well scored for the enjoyment and development of young players with interesting parts for the entire band.

James Barnes masterfully scores a handful of the most beloved and famous Christmas carols in this short, three-movement suite for beginning band. Can be performed individually or as a suite. Includes...

This is Barnes Symphony #7 and is a brilliant work depicting events of the American Civil War.

Danza Sinfonica is a single movement work for virtuoso band. The flavor of the dance is decidedly from south of the border, and uses all the technical resources of the modern concert band in a work of...

Tribute is a stirring, colorful, and energetic work from one of the most highly regarded composers for concert bands. James Barnes has crafted this attractive overture as a gift for James K. Copenhave...

Sure to become a staple of the concert band repertoire, 'symphonic Essay' is a dramatic work featuring brass fanfares, tonal pyramids, and startling polyharmonies. The mysterious undertones of the pie...

Sure to become a staple of the concert band repertoire, 'symphonic Essay' is a dramatic work featuring brass fanfares, tonal pyramids, and startling polyharmonies. The mysterious undertones of the pie...

Sure to become a staple of the concert band repertoire, 'Symphonic Essay' is a dramatic work featuring brass fanfares, tonal pyramids, and startling polyharmonies. The mysterious undertones of the pie...

Sure to become a staple of the concert band repertoire, 'symphonic Essay' is a dramatic work featuring brass fanfares, tonal pyramids, and startling polyharmonies. The mysterious undertones of the pie...

Composed of three movements, BROOKSHIRE SUITE begins with a 'Fanfare and March.' The unique second movement is entitled 'Little Jazz Song' and features lush contemporary textures. The 'Fugue' is intro...