ABOUT THE MUSIC
The recordings in 'The Listening Room' are the tunes available as of June 2021. They were recorded by my Middle School & Jr. High Bands during the 2001 - 2015 school years. So you'll be able to hear what your groups will sound like (as opposed to the Music Publishers 'studio musicians). "To The Future", "Grand Old Flag", "Celebrate The Heroes", and the 'Bubba' Series are currently Sibelius recordings. A couple of Charts are HS Recording as noted in the catalog list. Most titles have been used sucessfully in both jazz and band and orchestra festivals. In writing for the Jr. High School age musician I tried to teach them how to listen across the band especially when playing unison soli sections.
I did find that teaching Ballads first really made them have to listen. These compositions should serve your Beginning groups well whether they be Middle, Jr. High or High School (#2 Groups) ensembles. Also, Piano and Bass parts are written out for easier learning.
I hope you will find these tunes fun
and some challenging to play.
Thanks, Dan
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ENDORSEMENTS
Mic Gillette
1951 - 2016
Lead Trumpet/Trombone
Tower of Power
Former Yamaha Clinician/Artist, songwriter, arranger,and producer. "I was delighted to play several of Dan Barilone's arrangements and found them refreshing and well written. The students always looked forward to playing them, both in rehearsal and in concert. Great Job, Dan! "
Mic Gillette,
Tower of Power et al
Tom Politzer
Solo Tenor Sax
Tower of Power
"Back in 2011 I had the privilege of performing with Dan's Jr High Band. Along with Mic Gillette we performed several of Dan's Charts that were written with his students in mind and they sounded great. The 'Bubba' tunes were especially fun to play with his #2 Group as well, These Charts will really compliment your band.
Tom E. Politzer
Adolfo Acosta
Solo Trumpet
Tower of Power
"Through the years, I've had the pleasure of watching
Dan Barilone rehearse younger bands while they've played his arrangements. He's passionate about writing and teaching and certainly knows what he's doing. His charts play well, are really fun to play, and make a band shine".
Adolfo Acosta
Dan Barilone’s jazz arrangements and exercises are a refreshing addition to the jazz education repertoire. His writing manages to feel both original and authentic—bringing new ideas and energy while still staying true to the traditions and language of jazz. What stands out most is how thoughtfully the music is written for ensembles of all skill levels. Whether working with developing players or more advanced groups, Dan’s arrangements and exercises provide engaging musical material that helps students grow while still being enjoyable to perform. Dan’s work is creative, accessible, and musically rewarding—an excellent resource for directors and students looking for fresh, high-quality jazz literature.
Ray Moreno
Ray Moreno
SBCMEA President
Oak Hills HS Director
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33938 J Street
Barstow, California 92311
(760)447-7442 (Cell)
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and I'll send your selection/s to the printer. When the printing is complete I will send your music right off to you. I will then send you an email with an invoice for your
music and shipping (Scales Plus, Scales Plus 2, & Jazz will be sent via PDF - No Shipping Costs). 'NO TAX'. You may pay through Zelle, or checks from School ASB, District Business Offices (a W-9 form will be sent upon request), or Boosters Accounts.
Retired Music Educator
Music Education & Experience
- Graduated from Alhambra High School as Band Drum Major, lead the "Dan Barilone Trash Can Band", and played Bari Sax in the City of Alhambra's Tri-City Honor Band
- Graduate of the U.S. Army 'School of Music', Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Norfolk, Virginia - June 1975
- Specialist 5 (E5) U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division Band, Ft. Ord California -
1975-1977
- Attended Mt. San Antonio College (1980-1982) & CSULA (1983) - performed on the Mt. SAC Jazz Album,"Lizard Power" (March 81) and the Ashley Alexander Big Band Album "Alexander Plays Mantooth (Nov 81)
- Toured with the Continental Brass and Singers during the Summer of 1980
- Received Bachelor of Arts from California Baptist University, and Music Single Subject Teaching Credential from CSUSB
- Church Music Director - Arcadia & Barstow, California - 20 Years
- Guest Conductor/Clinician for the San Bernardino County Desert Elementary Honor Band - 2002
Jr. High Honor Band - 2024
- SBCMEA Jr. High Honor Band
- Representative/Manager
2004-06
- Barstow Unified School District's
'Teacher of the Year' 2011
- Completed 28 years in BUSD - Barstow Middle (9), Barstow Jr. High (11), Barstow High School (8)
* RETIRED *
- Compositions Published with KJOS Music Publishers (San Diego), Walrus Music/E-Jazzlines Publishers (New York)
Self Publications, danbarilonemusic
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