Grade 2 SKU: CL.011-2240-00
Composed by Niehaus. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR323). Score and set of parts. Composed 1990. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2240-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2240-00). Starting out Grandioso, West Hills soon moves into a bright section which is full of excitement. A slow 3/4 section allows the woodwinds to come to the forefront with some beautiful and expressive lines that require some independence between the woodwind voices. A return to a bright tempo brings the composition to a very rewarding climax.
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.
