On the Edge of the Sword
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3879-00

Composed by Shaffer. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR363). Score and set of parts. Composed 2009. Duration 3 minutes, 26 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3879-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3879-00).

Energetic and intense, "On The Edge Of The Sword" captures the excitement of the legendary sword duels of the ancient warriors. Contemporary writing, driving percussion and flowing melodies combine to produce a dynamically effective musical experience for both your students and your audience. With the careful attention to scoring you have come to expect from David Shaffer, "On The Edge Of The Sword" is guaranteed to make your young musicians sound refined and mature. This exceptional composition will be a great closer for any program and an exciting piece for festival performances.

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.