This exciting concert/contest piece is filled with powerful brass, lyrical woodwinds and explosive percussion! Musically depicting the two day eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 72 A.D. and the destruction it brought to the city and people of Pompeii, this is not only a wonderful addition to your music library, but also a great way to teach your students and audiences about this event in ancient history. A very musical and impressive composition at this level!
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.