Concert Band Sheet Music from C.L. Barnhouse Company

An original and dynamic beginning band composition that makes the ensemble sound as if they have been playing for several years. A calm introduction followed by an intense melody with thunderous rhyth...

Using a mature and infectious rock groove, 'Rock That!' for the beginning band will make your young musicians sound well beyond their years. Featuring the low brass and woodwinds on the initial melody...

This intense work of astronomical power will grab the imagination of both performers and audience. This music depiction of the asteroid Apophis, which will approach (and possibly impact) the Earth in...

First published in 1876, 'It Is Well With My Soul' was written by Horatio Spafford following several challenging events in his life. The beautiful lyrics were set to music by composer Philip Bliss. Th...

With driving rhythms and an instantly memorable melody, 'Koala Rock' by Russell Bauer will give every section a chance to excel! It's a great opportunity to introduce syncopated rhythms to young music...

Rob Romeyn has penned a fun and engaging work for young band that your students will want to play everyday! After a powerful introduction, the infectious 'Tribal Groove' is introduced by the percussio...

Music that is highly inspirational and well-scored best describes the reasons why you would want to perform this outstanding new work for band. An introduction consisting of driving percussion and pow...

Unique and extremely cool piece for the youngest of bands. Your audience will love this one!

Joseph Reinagle (1762-1825), pupil of the well-known cellist Johann Georg Schetky, was a versatile musician and composer. In 1800 he published 'A Concise Introduction to the Playing of the Violoncello...

This might be the very best piece for teaching young bands about 6/8, augmentation, fragmentation, and canon. Based on the most famous sea chantey, 'Blow the Man Down.' Good tunes for all! A champion...

Based on the 19th century Japanese folk song, 'Takai-Yama.' Lots of melodic and rhythmic vitality for young band. Excellent for multicultural programming.

This very appealing piece describes an early twentieth century Fourth of July. The band is heard faintly in the distance, coming closer; the band is right next to you; the band is passing, then fading...

What a way to open your young band's first concert! This little march has everything! A straight-ahead first strain, a nice little flute-clarinet feature in the second strain, a noble 'big tune' trio,...

Noble in spirit with a nice mix of tonalities and harmonies for beginning bands. The great melodies and countermelodies for give everyone the opportunity make music. A wonderful first concert selectio...

A driving animated piece that describes the random intensity and violence of a storm. The middle section, the 'eye' of the storm, is a peaceful contrast. A very exciting piece, and a favorite of young...

The Native American motif is recognizable from the very first six notes of the melody. Exemplary music for young band where just about everyone gets to play the theme. Don't be surprised to hear the m...

A bright tune in F Major contrasts nicely with folk-like melodies in Aeolian and Dorian modes to describe a long-ago England. Very attractive and worthy music for young bands!