Barnhouse Concert Band Series

Composer James Reese Europe, one of the most famous African-American musicians of his day, was called the 'Martin Luther King of music' by pianist Eubie Blake. The first African-American bandmaster in...

Modern and spectacular, 'Silver Light!' is guaranteed to be an impressive opener for your next concert! Together with optional piano, harp and extended woodwind parts for a larger instrumentation, Ben...

Modern and spectacular, 'Silver Light!' is guaranteed to be an impressive opener for your next concert! Together with optional piano, harp and extended woodwind parts for a larger instrumentation, Ben...

In 'Ancient Dances,' David Holsinger takes a theme, alluding to ancient polyphony, and transforms it into a pulse-pounding, finger-twisting, raucous set of breathless variations, so typical of this co...

Canadian composer Kenley Kristofferson was commissioned to write "The Meeting Place," a work depicting the connection between people and the warmth and security of a shared space - in this case, the b...

Canadian composer Kenley Kristofferson was commissioned to write "The Meeting Place," a work depicting the connection between people and the warmth and security of a shared space - in this case, the b...

The beautiful and stunning Navesink River is an estuary, approximately eight miles long and located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. This natural landmark inspired the composer to create a musical work...

The beautiful and stunning Navesink River is an estuary, approximately eight miles long and located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. This natural landmark inspired the composer to create a musical work...

Mercy is a heartwarming debut work for band by composer Andrew Hamilton. Featuring a tender, lyrical melody that will captivate audiences and inspire performers, “Mercy" offers a unique opportunity fo...

Mercy is a heartwarming debut work for band by composer Andrew Hamilton. Featuring a tender, lyrical melody that will captivate audiences and inspire performers, “Mercy" offers a unique opportunity fo...

Tales Of An Epic Adventure is an original concert work from the pen of Naoya Wada that exudes anticipation and joy! Drawing on harmonies reminiscent of pop/rock music, delightfully syncopated melodies...

Tales Of An Epic Adventure is an original concert work from the pen of Naoya Wada that exudes anticipation and joy! Drawing on harmonies reminiscent of pop/rock music, delightfully syncopated melodies...

“Skeemantics” is an exciting work that will be an excellent challenge for your advancing band and percussion section! Its celebratory nature and syncopated rhythms provide a pleasing contrast to the b...

“Skeemantics” is an exciting work that will be an excellent challenge for your advancing band and percussion section! Its celebratory nature and syncopated rhythms provide a pleasing contrast to the b...

This stunning debut composition from the pen of Lucas Johnson, “Valley of the Fallen Lords” is a bold and exciting programmatic work for advanced bands. Composed in a film score style with a powerful...

This stunning debut composition from the pen of Lucas Johnson, “Valley of the Fallen Lords” is a bold and exciting programmatic work for advanced bands. Composed in a film score style with a powerful...

Composer David Holsinger’s insightful view of the “Arc of Life” is brought to musical life with L’Arco Della Vita. Departing from usual compositional styles, this work is set on the framework of piano...

Composer David Holsinger’s insightful view of the “Arc of Life” is brought to musical life with L’Arco Della Vita. Departing from usual compositional styles, this work is set on the framework of piano...

David Holsinger’s Downtown Scherzo represents a departure in style for this composer who is well-known for aggressive and volatile musical styles. Originally composed as part of a larger orchestral wo...

David Holsinger’s Downtown Scherzo represents a departure in style for this composer who is well-known for aggressive and volatile musical styles. Originally composed as part of a larger orchestral wo...

Call of the Prairie depicts both the grandeur and turmoil of the Midwest and its indigenous forebearers. The serene opening transitions into a decisive and spirited rhythmic ostinato, until a haunting...

Call of the Prairie depicts both the grandeur and turmoil of the Midwest and its indigenous forebearers. The serene opening transitions into a decisive and spirited rhythmic ostinato, until a haunting...

The cycle of oceanic life is vividly depicted in this stunning programmatic work for band by Rossano Galante. Through the sands of time, the ocean’s behemoth size holds a multitude of lifeforms. These...

The cycle of oceanic life is vividly depicted in this stunning programmatic work for band by Rossano Galante. Through the sands of time, the ocean’s behemoth size holds a multitude of lifeforms. These...

Lisa Galvin’s latest programmatic work, "Excursion!" takes us for a ride on the Erie Canal. Drawing on themes from the well-known "Erie Canal" folk song, this frolicking work transforms that theme int...