SKU: FJ.B1590S
English.
This highly programmatic work tells the story of buccaneer naval warfare and the ghosts that linger to this day, haunting the seas and all who pass through them. After an evocative opening featuring numerous rattles, the music becomes aggressive and relentless as it portrays the credo-driven pirates and their attacks during the height of their power. Intense and extremely engaging!
About FJH Developing Band
Slightly more advanced than beginning band. Clarinet 1 begins to play over the break. Rhythms and ranges are expanded to accommodate the end of first-year as well as second-year instruction. Grade 1.5
SKU: FJ.B1669S
Take a trip back in time to the royal court of Queen Elizabeth I with this faithful rendering of two Renaissance favorites. Comfortable ranges in the winds and active percussion parts make this piece easy to rehearse and perform. A great choice for a contrasting work in your next performance.
SKU: FJ.B1561S
Opening with a sense of solemn reverence and anticipation, this highly energetic work takes place in France during the Middle Ages. As a knight sets up camp in front of a bridge, the battles begin when other knights try to gain passage. Driving rhythms represent the energy of battle while a wide array of percussion mimics the clash of distant swords and battle cries. Eventually, both themes are juxtaposed before a final victorious statement emerges. Intense!
SKU: FJ.B1593
UPC: 674398232888. English.
Look no further for a piece that will make your young band students sound big, confident, and advanced beyond their years. This bold work revels in majestic energy, rhythmic drive, beautiful sonorities, and active percussion. Easy ranges and careful scoring make this piece a guaranteed success for young bands.
About FJH Beginning Band
Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.
SKU: FJ.B1478S
This dramatic work is sure to be a big hit with students, especially when they realize it was written by one of their peers! A mysterious chant gives way to an energetic theme as the music moves into the powerful ritual characterized by intense percussion. The haunting nightfall returns to the contemplative sounds of the opening before the final section slowly builds into a powerful statement signifying the Last Rite. Intense!
SKU: FJ.B1613
UPC: 674398233359. English.
During the 15th century BC, Megiddo became the site of the first recorded battle in history. The records of this clash are scrawled in hieroglyphics in the Hall of Annals at the Temple of Amun-Rah. The music relies on the D Phrygian mode and primitive percussion sounds to capture the essence of this historic battle.
SKU: FJ.B1790S
This unique work follows a young group of friends in search of adventure in a nearby forest late at night. Once inside, the trees around them begin to stretch and seal off the entrance. Trapped inside, they must find a way out... Incredibly colorful and engaging music that is certain to be a highlight of your program.
SKU: FJ.B1547S
Inspired by the famous novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this piece depicts the climactic chase through the night as Holmes and Watson try to save the last of the Baskerville family from a murderous hound. After a dramatic introduction, the race is on as the music builds furiously with layered countermelodies and a wealth of percussion activity. Frantic and intense, this is sure to be a student favorite!
SKU: FJ.B1751
UPC: 241444391518. English.
Embark on an epic journey to a strange and mystical land filled with modal moods, colorful orchestration, and heroic themes. The meditative opening yields to a fast-paced theme that weaves through several tonal centers. Filled with wonder and imagination, your performers will sound mature beyond their years!
SKU: FJ.B1334S
Based on the gospel hymn Shall We Gather at the River? by American hymn writer Robert Lowry, this arrangement includes lush harmonic writing with optional drum set. A great study in musicianship, the work includes many changes in texture and dynamic contrast, and is a wonderful change of pace for your next program.
SKU: FJ.B1134S
This exciting new overture begins with a bold unison statement presented under an upper woodwind ostinato. The unison statement continues to develop until it is presented in full harmony. Softer treatments of the melody along with lyrical passages full of suspensions all contribute to the overall quality of the piece. Excellent writing! (2:30).
SKU: FJ.B1605
UPC: 674398232970. English.
Bring in the holiday season with this clever arrangement that combines the Ukrainian Bell Carol with We Three Kings to create a stunning, yet playable work. Vivid percussion writing and bold statements from the winds create colorful effects that build to a powerful climax. A very different take on two holiday classics!
SKU: FJ.B1710S
Stun your audience with this electrifying new work that uses sound effects to create a thundering soundscape. The raw power of electricity is harnessed in this work that features exciting rhythms, clever percussion writing, a very approachable synthesizer part, and a myriad of thunder and electric sounds that will add a new dimension to your program.
SKU: FJ.B1586S
This powerful and contemplative lyrical work explores a wealth of emotions. Beginning in a very subdued manner, the music slowly and steadily builds, becoming more and more uplifting throughout. Deceptive key changes lead into actual ones, shattering the perception of the listener and leaving nothing but raw emotion.
SKU: FJ.B1603
UPC: 674398233182. English.
Teach syncopation with this tuneful melody in a Caribbean style. While the work makes use of a healthy percussion section, the piece also works extremely well as a lighter work on a program and includes some wonderfully inventive harmonic progressions. A great teaching piece with plenty of musical opportunities and programming possibilities!
SKU: FJ.B1867S
Bring down the house with this delightful and incredibly authentic transcription that allows you to experience the work of Johann Strauss, Sr. in all of its glory! Consider using the optional clapping part to engage your audience with their participation, or shine the spotlight solely on your band. A great choice for concert, contest or any event!
SKU: FJ.B1684S
Travel back in time to 1775 and the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the tipping point for the American Revolutionary War. This fiery engagement is depicted with a slow, ominous introduction as soldiers gather to await the arrival of British forces. As the battle ensues, the music frantically portrays the struggle between the two sides and the percussion emulates the sound of canon bursts and rifles. An aggressive & historical tribute of significant merit!
SKU: FJ.B1448S
Rock out with this hip new version of the Ukrainian Bell Carol! Modern harmonies, great use of mallet instruments, and optional drum set all combine to make this a true showstopper! Incredibly colorful writing for developing bands and a modern twist on a classic!
SKU: FJ.B1134
UPC: 674398210053. English.
SKU: FJ.B1621S
Discover the electrifying sounds of old Havana with this original, fiery mambo. Experience the thrill of irresistible syncopation supported by a variety of Latin percussion instruments including timbales, agogo bells, cowbell, claves, and samba whistle. Authentic, yet approachable. Mambo!
SKU: FJ.B1751S
SKU: CF.FPS154F
ISBN 9781491152829. UPC: 680160910328.
Aztec Gold is an excellent concert opener for a developing band. Composer Joseph Compello, drawing on his many years of experience as a teacher, is known for writing very intriguing music for younger students. This piece would be a great opportunity for cross-curricular instruction with a school's history department. Aztec Gold is also a perfect selection to highlight a band's strengths in contest or festival performance.Aztec Gold is an excellent concert opener for a moderately advanced band. Measures 1–73 are to be performed in a marcato style with an underlying feel of rhythmic unrest. Beginning at m. 19, the triangle player must be able to execute a damping effect on the second eighth note of beat 2. Young players will require instruction in this technique. The accented sixteenth notes in the timpani part, which first appear in mm. 17-18, should be prominent. They also appear at mm. 89 and 91, and mm. 124 and 126. The contrasting middle section at m. 73 should have the same unsettled rhythmic feel beneath the more flowing lines in the woodwinds. The syncopated accents which appear beginning m. 121 will easily fall into place once young players understand that the accents occur three eighth notes apart.
SKU: FJ.B1713S
Explore the unforgettable through memorable themes, extensive colors, lush harmonies and lyrical phrases that characterize this expressive work. Written for young musicians, this piece is equally at home with mature ensembles. Colorful and extremely musical, providing perfect contrast on your next program.
SKU: FJ.B1670
UPC: 241444370346. English.
Celebrate the holidays on the high seas with this clever medley that combines popular Christmas carols with well-known sea chanteys. From Blow the Man Down to Up on the Housetop, this fun arrangement captures a holiday experience like no other - complete with a pirate crew!
SKU: FJ.B1521S
Ever wonder what The Nutcracker would have been like had Tchaikovsky had a vacation home in Jamaica? This musical mash up will answer that very question! Drawing from Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy as well as the traditional Jamaican tune Sweet Sugar Plum, this fun Reggae chart lets your percussion section shine in a fun and colorful atmosphere. Set up your lounge chair and enjoy!
SKU: FJ.B1713
UPC: 241444380178. English.
SKU: FJ.B1867
SKU: FJ.B1238S
Relive the story of several American clipper ships that established numerous speed records. The opening heroic line in the trumpets is supported by countermelodies in the upper woodwinds before giving way to a somber middle section, complete with a clanging ship's bell. The end brings back the energy of the clipper ships as they race toward a heroic ending. This one is sure to have instant appeal!
SKU: FJ.B1670S
