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Grade 2 SKU: CL.011-4830-00 Composed by Sciaino. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 3 minutes, 10 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4830-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4830-00). Drawing inspiration from the Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony in New York City’s Chinatown, "Firecracker" is an exhilarating celebration at a sizzling tempo that’s sure to please. Images of crackling explosives, dazzling colors, and joyful dance fuel this annual event that honors Chinese culture. A contagious drumbeat played on traditional drums by musicians traveling from business to business wishes good fortune and prosperity in the coming year. This is emulated in this selection with flexible numbers of percussionists who can call all join in on the fun. Meanwhile, wind players will love the opportunity to nimbly play soaring melodic lines over the invigorating rhythmic figures found throughout. You’ll love "Firecracker" and its vigorous, jubilant spirit! Unique! About C.L. Barnhouse Command SeriesThe 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.