Roland Barrett

Scored using only the first few notes learned in most method books, the Latin beat is driving yet repetitive. The variety of percussion sounds, playable by percussionists or extra band members, paves...

This original work is inspired by the legendary tales of the English kings and castles of the High Middle Ages, and as expected, is regal in nature. Solidly scored with bold musical statements. (1:45)

This original work is inspired by the legendary tales of the English kings and castles of the High Middle Ages, and as expected, is regal in nature. Solidly scored with bold musical statements. (1:45)

This original work is inspired by the legendary tales of the English kings and castles of the High Middle Ages, and as expected, is regal in nature. Solidly scored with bold musical statements. (1:45)...

This original work is inspired by the legendary tales of the English kings and castles of the High Middle Ages, and as expected, is regal in nature. Solidly scored with bold musical statements. (1:45)

Inspired by the Valley of Fire state park in the southwest United States that boasts stunning red sandstone formations created more than 150 million years ago. Located in Nevada's oldest state park in...

Inspired by the Valley of Fire state park in the southwest United States that boasts stunning red sandstone formations created more than 150 million years ago. Located in Nevada's oldest state park in...

Inspired by the Valley of Fire state park in the southwest United States that boasts stunning red sandstone formations created more than 150 million years ago. Located in Nevada's oldest state park in...

Honoring four students who lost their lives, this powerful original work draws its title and its inspiration from poet Kahlil Gibran's 'On Children.' Like the poem, the composition musically invokes e...

La melodía es muy memorable y se presta perfectamente a las bandas jóvenes. Una hermosa sección lírica alcanza un poderoso clímax antes de que la pieza pase a un emocionante cambio de tonalidad y un g...

The tuneful melody is quite memorable and lends itself perfectly to young bands. A beautiful lyrical section builds to a powerful climax before the piece moves into an exciting key change and grandios...

Abriendo con furiosos trinos en las maderas y fanfarrias en los metales, esta obertura agresiva e impulsora se basa en la constelación de Capricornio. La sensible sección lírica proporciona una música...

Opening with furious trills in the woodwinds and fanfares in the brass, this aggressive, driving overture is based on the constellation Capricornus. The sensitive lyrical section provides wonderful mu...

Join Roland Barrett on this multicultural musical journey depicting a nighttime celebration dancing around a roaring campfire. The work opens featuring a brief clarinet solo setting the stage and the...

Chasing Orion refers to the practice of celestial navigation, or 'sailing by the stars.' It was inspired by the rich early history of maritime sailing and the commercial shipping industry. After trave...

Chasing Orion refers to the practice of celestial navigation, or 'sailing by the stars.' It was inspired by the rich early history of maritime sailing and the commercial shipping industry. After trave...

Structures is inspired by the legendary 'Standing Stone' structures located near the village of Callanish on the Western Isles of Scotland. Roland Barrett captures the majesty of these monolithic stru...

Structures is inspired by the legendary 'standing Stone' structures located near the village of Callanish on the Western Isles of Scotland. Roland Barrett captures the majesty of these monolithic stru...

Inspired by the definition, a ritual is a group or set of actions, performed primarily for their symbolic value. The purposes of rituals are greatly varied, and are a feature of nearly all known human...

Inspired by the definition, a ritual is a group or set of actions, performed primarily for their symbolic value. The purposes of rituals are greatly varied, and are a feature of nearly all known human...

This original work conveys the spirit of a festive backwoods jubilee, complete with Zydeco dance music - a unique style of popular music that evolved in southwest Louisiana in the early 19th century,...

Although considered by many to be a traditional Christmas carol, this traditional Welsh folksong, known as 'Ar Hyd y Nos,' has been translated to numerous languages worldwide, but remains popular with...

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States. Bestowed by the President, the award recognizes those individuals who have made 'an especially meritorious contrib...

Located in the county of Kerry in southwest Ireland, this charismatic overture musically celebrates the rich history of Celtic music, dance, and folklore. Employing a variety of textures and timbres,...

Drawing its title from the term firestorm, this original composition opens with a slow and mysterious chorale in 3/4 time, then yields to relentless waves of firestorms, each one building in intensity...