The Secrets of McDougal's Cave
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3368-00

Composed by Huckeby. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR333). Score and set of parts. Composed 2004. Duration 3 minutes, 42 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3368-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3368-00).

Inspired by the well-known cave on the Mississippi River that Mark Twain wrote about in his famous book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". This cave has been the site of many adventures and has held many interesting secrets Alternating between a hauntingly lyrical slow section and a driving, syncopated ostinato, this creative work provides an excellent opportunity for you to introduce simple changing meter to your ensemble while the "mysterious and modal!" melodic lines and syncopated rhythms create an outstanding musical framework for a piece which creates the illusion that its more difficult than it really is. Great teaching tool and outstanding contest or concert selection. Very highly recommended!

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.