Love and Peace: A Father's Wish Lane Powell

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.

A lush ballad that is an emotional tribute to fatherhood this richly scored work is suitable for both middle school and high school level bands. Featuring colorful woodwind and brass melodic lines, Love and Peace is unique in that it is a ballad that utilizes your entire percussion section! This piece contains many soaring countermelodies in the middle voices, and builds into a powerful proclamation of sonority and beauty. Perfect for festivals or concert programs, "Love and Peace" will be a favorite for students and audiences alike!