Grade 2 SKU: CL.011-3588-00
Overture for Band. Composed by Earl. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR351). Score and set of parts. Composed 2007. Duration 5 minutes, 33 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3588-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3588-00). Middle school band directors will appreciate the melodic accessibility of this contest/concert piece for young maturing bands. This work contains strong musical content that supplies plenty of opportunities to teach expression and phrasing to young students. A truly exceptional work!
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.
