SKU: AP.30622S
UPC: 038081344799. English.
Composer/arranger Jeff Darrohn has created this very interesting blues chart. A 16-bar blues, it has call-and-responses, a few stop-time sections, a building interlude and brief written-out solo breaks for alto and tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. Chock full of educational jazz concepts and easy to play, this chart is definitely a great choice for your young band. (3:25) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.26716S
UPC: 038081306803. English.
Robert W. Smith's Proclamation and Procession is certain to make your ensemble sound its best. Bold and commanding, the work opens with a majestic fanfare and develops the heroic theme in a variety of textures, building to an energetic conclusion. Scored to accompany Band Expressions Book Two, but perfect for any developing band, here's a sure winner for both concerts and contests. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: FJ.B1682
UPC: 241444368848. English.
The village of Cimarron, New Mexico is truly a wild-west version of the American Southwest. Surrounded by ranches and mountains, visitors feel the pioneer spirit. Cimarron Fanfare is a pioneer-flavored fanfare that is inspired by a visit to this incredible part of the country.
SKU: FJ.JE4152
UPC: 674398233472. English.
Sporting a diverse set of styles, this incredibly unique chart features a flugelhorn solo and the trumpet section with angular themes that invoke images of light, color and symmetry. The swing section features your best alto sax player with simple chord changes and an optional written-out solo.
About FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble
Appropriate for high school jazz ensembles. Lead trumpet ranges are modest and occasionally include optional notes for more accomplished players. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 3 - 3.5
SKU: AP.40348S
UPC: 038081451664. English.
This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can be anywhere between 132--150 BPM and there is a written-out trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty of swingin' ensemble, a great sax section soli, plus optional parts for flute, clarinet, vibes, horn, baritone horn, and tuba. Add in trumpet plungers and sliding trombones and it's all great stuff! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: FJ.B1865
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Composed during a time when everything was uncertain, this poignant work finds inspiration in anger, beauty, hope, sorrow and determination. Written to be performable by various levels of bands, the piece is playable as a medium-level version alone, a medium-easy version alone, or both versions combined (Medium-level version sold separately). A complete score of both versions combined is available as a download.
About FJH Young Band
Appropriate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5
SKU: FJ.JE4159
UPC: 674398233465. English.
This funky swing chart uses modest ranges, a catchy melody, and features ensemble playing all the way. Students will enjoy grooving with the hip bass line and well-conceived rhythm section parts. Includes optional parts so you can involve members of your concert band!
About FJH Developing Jazz Ensemble
Ideal for middle school jazz ensembles and smaller high school programs. Playable with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, and rhythm section. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 2 - 2.5
SKU: FJ.ST6532
UPC: 241444436776. English.
Persistence, dedication, intention and drive. Exploring the dynamics of human resiliency, this aggressive work relies on driving rhythmic elements, stately melodic lines and intense harmonic moments. Heroic and powerful from start to finish!
About FJH Beginning Strings
Appropriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5
SKU: AP.30624S
UPC: 038081342917. English.
This is a beautiful melody and arrangement by Mike Smukal. It begins with a four-bar chorale intro, then moves into an easy bossa-feel, with the melody played by 1st alto sax and 2nd trumpet and a written-out solo later on for the alto. A shimmering ensemble section, lush harmonies and lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff are but a few highlights of this fine chart. Gorgeous writing. (4:04) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49966
ISBN 9781470658502. UPC: 038081576060. English.
High Desert March, by Steve Hodges, is a march that captures the excitement and occasional drama of a long hike in the high desert. Adventure awaits as the young hikers begin their trek, prepared to overcome any obstacles that may come their way. (2:10).
SKU: FJ.B1883
Inspired by the wildly popular New Zealand sailing song Soon May the Wellerman Come, this outstanding work takes us on an epic journey with the captain and the ship's energetic crew. Moments of peril intertwine with chants of victory as the struggle unfolds. A superb change of pace for any concert, and a fantastic closer as well!
About FJH Concert Band
Designed for high school groups and upper-level middle school groups. Independence is encouraged, but many lines are cross-cued. Usually includes an expanded percussion section. Grades 3 - 3.5
SKU: PE.TSGB025
UPC: 038081584195.
Take your audience on a trip down the Pacific Coast Highway with this infectious work. Beginning with a subdued energy, the work quickly explodes into a flurry of grooves and textures that will make everyone get out of their seats. Pacific Grooves by Tyler S. Grant is certain to be a favorite among students and audiences! Recorded by the Atlanta Wind Symphony. (3:45).
SKU: FJ.B1823
UPC: 241444423288. English.
An epic battle meets the storm of the century in this programmatic piece. A powerful main theme is accompanied by an intense, rhythmic foundation before moving into a contrasting lyrical section at the same tempo. Ultimately, elements from throughout the piece combine as ensemble members discover their inner warrior. Powerful!
SKU: AP.48213
UPC: 038081555850. English.
This catchy TV theme is a sure-fire winner at this easy level. Get Smart Theme arranged by Mike Story is a very accessible swing chart played at 120 BPM, no solos, and the trumpet 1 range is written E-flat top space. Simple, fun-to-play, effective, and perfect for any concert setting and with optional parts to include flute and vibes. (2:35).
SKU: FJ.ST6546
So many performance options and combinations! Equally suited as an opener or closer, this Baroque-meets-contemporary festival-style work has exceptional performance flexibility as a multi-level OR single-level work! Play it entirely as a grade 2 or play it as a grade 1. Additionally, both may be combined, and directors can add the grade ½ parts, which are based on open strings and limited first finger. Innovative and exciting!
SKU: FJ.JE4153
UPC: 674398233489. English.
This energetic Latin Jazz take on the classic Watermelon Man will be a welcome addition to any band's library. Based on a 16-bar blues form with a bridge, the arrangement features a Salsa interlude showing off the ensemble. Solo in tenor 1 and drums.
About FJH Advanced Jazz Ensemble
Ranges and rhythms are expanded to work with accomplished high school, college, and professional ensembles. Written solos are usually provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 4 - 5
SKU: FJ.B1881
This introspective work explores the relationship between oneself and the outside world. Turbulent forces and fast driving rhythms surround the listener in turmoil as personal growth takes place. Exciting woodwind flourishes, exhilarating percussive rhythms, and glorious brass fanfares bring this enthusiastic journey of self-discovery to a close. A powerful work and subject matter for mature bands.
About FJH Symphonic Band
Appropriate for accomplished high school, college, and professional groups. Includes expanded instrumentation and ranges. Grades 4 - 5
SKU: FJ.B1767
UPC: 241444399156. English.
This dramatic work follows a hiker from the base of Pikes Peak to the summit, encountering all the legend and history along the way. From the numerous reported signs of Big Foot to spectacular views, the opening embodies many different moods. An energetic section introduces small elements of America, the Beautiful before being fully realized in a powerful moment reflective of when Katharine Lee Bates reached the summit herself in 1883 and penned the words shortly thereafter. Ideal as a festival work while also perfect for directors looking for a different kind of patriotic piece.
SKU: AP.50644
ISBN 9781470652531. UPC: 038081574981. English.
The traditional bolero is a moderately slow dance in triple meter which originated in late 18th century Spain. Since then it has spread to other countries and become transformed in the process. The Cuban bolero became a bit faster in tempo and duple in meter. In the U.S. it became a staple of competitive ballroom dancing, even faster and in 4/4 time. Maurice Ravel's Boléro for orchestra harkens back to the slower Spanish dance in three. Wood's Bolero by Mark Wood, on the other hand, focuses on the American version but maintains elements of the dance's origins and first iterations.
SKU: AP.30618S
UPC: 038081335735. English.
What is a Pacific Attitude? It's cool, it's refreshing, it's a fun-to-play rock chart. This one is easy to play, quick to rehearse, and includes a written tenor sax solo, a nice ensemble interlude, a few strategically placed one-measure drum solos and a 1st trumpet range to written E, top space. The band will dig this chart and ask to play this one every rehearsal. A winner, for sure. (3:22) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.30801S
UPC: 038081348919. English.
Energy packed with strong rhythmic pulse as the foundation, this original overture dwells on the innovative interplay rhythmically between the ensemble sections and melodic components. The vigorous approach leaves a bold impression as the work builds to a dramatic conclusion in a flourish. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: FJ.ST6517
UPC: 241444428306. English.
For adaptable string ensemble. An exciting venture into the world of bluegrass based on one of the composer's most popular works for band.
SKU: AP.49968
ISBN 9781470658465. UPC: 038081576022. English.
Funky Penguins by Mike Collins-Dowden will bring some Antarctic fun to your next concert! An ice-cold bass line supports a bluesy melody with lots of slip-sliding slurs; all backed up by the percussion section playing a funky rock beat. Your audience will tap their flippers while waddling in the aisles! (2:10).
SKU: FJ.B1535
UPC: 674398230792. English.
Open your concert with this brilliant and joyful work. After a bold introduction, a buoyant melody emerges from the lower voices of the ensemble, surrounded by brief fanfares and punctuations that resonate throughout the piece. A number of opportunities exist to showcase each section of the ensemble, and a contrasting middle section sets up a joyous and exciting return of the opening melody.
SKU: FJ.B1878
This setting of the popular holiday classic God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen revisits the old English carol with modal interludes and a nod toward Elizabethan dance rhythms. Everyone gets a chance to play the melody, and this arrangement even incorporates a simple fugue to engage all players.
SKU: PE.TSGB013
UPC: 038081584065.
Inspired by a vivid Civil War painting, Banner of the Sky by Tyler S. Grant features lyrical passages and flowing lines that are reminiscent of the American landscape. Contrasting with this are quick-paced sections reflecting the fiery orange sky that lights up the painting with warmth and passion. (6:00).
SKU: FJ.ST6364
UPC: 674398232758. English.
The Allegro molto from Mozart's Symphony No. 40 is arguably one of the most well-known melodies in all of classical literature. This arrangement goes well beyond the melody to give a broad representation of the entire movement while remaining very accessible to students.
About FJH String Orchestra
More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up
SKU: AP.49965S
ISBN 9781470658533. UPC: 038081576091. English.
It's time to show the world that your band has what it takes to be the best. Can they push to the front, give it all they've got, and sprint to the finish line? Your students have put in hard work, time, and effort to make their concert the best it can be. What better way to end your program than with this exciting piece by Amy Webb that lets them sprint to the finish line! (2:00).
SKU: FJ.ST6438
UPC: 241444384442. English.
Clap and stomp your way through this lively tune, written in a fun fiddling style. This first-position piece for developing strings moves between minor and major tonalities while also exploring arco and pizzicato technique. Certain to be a hit as the melody passes between sections with all the vigor of a square dance!
About FJH Developing Strings
Slightly more advanced than Beginning Strings, this series begins to involve more position work and a slightly more complex rhythmic figures. Rehearsal piano is often provided. Ideal for middle school and smaller high school programs. Grade 2 - 2.5
