Details
- Format:
- Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 2
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.08 pounds
SKU: CL.011-4259-00
Composed by J. McBride. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR382). Score and set of parts. Composed 2014. Duration 4 minutes, 14 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4259-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4259-00).The mythological story of Orion's deadly battle with the giant scorpion comes to life in "Orion's Last Battle," a unique and exciting new work for developing bands. The peaceful opening presents accidentals in a harmonically consistent way, while the action-packed battle drives forward with its syncopated melodies and unison ostinatos. "Orion's Last Battle" will be a musically rewarding and exciting addition to any developing band library.
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.