Eiger – A Journey to the Summit (concert/contest)
Grade 3.5 (C.L. Barnhouse Publishers)
Heroic themes abound as noted composer James Swearingen weaves a tapestry of musical styles to depict the emotional story of John Harlin.  At the age of nine, John lost his father when he tragically fell 4000 ft. to his death while attempting to climb the mountain known as Eiger (pronounced “eye-ger”).  The Eiger North Face is considered to be the most treacherous climb in all of Europe.  Yet, forty years later John, with a burning desire to reconnect with his father, began the perilous journey of climbing the mountain with the nearly impossible goal of reaching the summit.  Brilliantly scored, this new and exciting work is best described as being both stunning and beautifully breathtaking.  Musicians and audiences of all ages will certainly enjoy being a part of this rewarding musical journey.

Peace Jubilee (King) (march)
Grade 3 (C.L. Barnhouse Publishers)
A new edition of one of Karl King’s nicest and most powerful marches.  Perfect for contest or concert use, you just can’t beat the Karl King/James Swearingen combination when looking for a mid-level march!

March of the Belgian Paratroopers (Leemans) (march)
Grade 3 (Hal Leonard)
According to the book March Music Notes, by Norman E. Smith, Pieter Leemans, while serving in the Belgian army during World War I, was asked by his regimental commander to compose a march.  Several attempts were made, but he was unable to complete the project.  Later, during World War II, a group of Belgian paratroopers, once again, asked him to write a march.  This time he was able to quickly write a piece that has long been recognized as one of the great marches of the wind band repertoire.  It is both unique in design and certainly very pleasing to the ear.

Clark County Celebration (concert/contest)
Grade 2.5 (C.L. Barnhouse Publishers)
This exciting work for young band has all the ingredients necessary for providing a successful teaching and performing experience. A joyous opening statement, memorable themes, solid scoring and great percussion parts all come together to provide a musical portrait of the beautiful surroundings located in and around the area of Las Vegas, Nevada.  In addition, a highly expressive middle section will provide your students with a wonderful opportunity for learning how to shape those all-important musical phrases.  This piece would certainly be a great choice for contest and festival use.

Crunch Time
Grade 2 (C.L. Barnhouse Publishers)
When it’s hip to be cool, this is the piece that both you and all your students will want to play over and over again.  Crunch Time, with its infectious groove, is the perfect selection for an evening concert, daytime school assembly, or that occasional athletic pep rally.  Your percussionist will delight in the myriad of sounds required for this work and you can be assured that the scoring for brass and woodwinds is extremely solid from top to bottom.  You might just want to consider saving it for the end of practice so as to insure that your young musicians will be exiting the rehearsal hall with huge smiles on their faces.  A solid candidate for band favorite!      

Crosswinds March (march)
Grade 1.5 (C.L. Barnhouse Publishers)
Marches have long been established as an “audience favorite” for people throughout the world.  In fact, one noted critic went so far as to say that no band concert would be complete without at least one march having been included on the program.

Heroes and Glory (concert)
Grade 0.5 (C.L. Barnhouse Publishers)
Throughout the world, people in all walks of life routinely perform acts of kindness that often go unnoticed.  These courageous citizens seldom, if ever, receive the recognition that they truly deserve.  Heroes and Glory is a musical tribute to those very people.