Jay Bocook

The brass section announces the beginning of this production/closer with a powerful 6/8 fanfare. The pace then quickens with the energetic main theme, followed by a feature for percussion and woodwind...

The acclaimed 1954 film On the Waterfront starred Marlon Brando and garnered multiple Academy Awards, as well as a nomination for Bernstein's poignant and evocative music (his only film score). Using...

Influenced by the traditional Cuban dance style, Danzon is a brilliant piece composed by Leonard Bernstein in collaboration with famed choreographer Jerome Robbins for the 1944 ballet Fancy Free. Jay...

Influenced by the traditional Cuban dance style, Danzon is a brilliant piece composed by Leonard Bernstein in collaboration with famed choreographer Jerome Robbins for the 1944 ballet Fancy Free. Jay...

A powerfully written closer, this arrangement is based primarily on “Tonight” (Quintet), but also weaves in melodies from “Somewhere,” “I Have A Love,” and “M...

This arrangement of the world hit 'O Fortuna' is meant for youth wind orchestra and amateur ensembles, enabling amateur orchestras to impressively perform Orff's masterpiece. To this end, only common...

This arrangement of the world hit 'O Fortuna' is meant for youth wind orchestra and amateur ensembles, enabling amateur orchestras to impressively perform Orff's masterpiece. To this end, only common...

Here is Jimi Hendrix' signature tune in a dramatic and effective setting by Jay Bocook and Will Rapp. Perfect as a centerpiece for a Hendrix field show, or just by itself rockin' in the stands.

A moving and dramatic closing production.

Delicate and beautifully scored change of pace.

This marching band edition of John Williams' official theme, an ideal version for college and top level high school bands, was written for the 1996 Centennial of the Olympics. Dur: 3:10

Disney's blockbuster animated film features catchy songs from the composer of Broadway's Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Here's an entertaining medley for the concert stage that includes: How Far I'll G...

John Williams' soaring themes from Stephen Spielberg's blockbuster film are combined in this superb medley, arranged by Jay Bocook. Simple yet imaginative melodies, coupled with exquisite orchestratio...

Rarely has a musical in modern times taken Broadway by storm the way this huge hit from Stephen Schwartz has done. The story line of the Wicked Witch of the West is intriguing and the music is filled...

James Horner composed the soundtrack to the stunning science-fiction film Avatar, which millions of enthusiastic movie-goers have already seen. Jay Bocook combines all the action, adventure, drama, an...

Music from The Incredibles Michael Giacchino, arr. Jay Bocook The Incredibles is the latest movie from the masters of animation at Pixar Studios. The story tells of a family of undercover superheroes...

The atmosphere of the brilliant and successful Walt Disney film Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest was partly defined by the exciting, dramatic and powerful soundtrack by Hans Zimmer. With th...

Perhaps the most poignant event of last year is remembered in this special Elton John song. As always, this Bocook version is well designed for band, capturing the emotion and essence of this simple p...

This Clifton Williams masterpiece has been well-known in the band repertoire for decades. In this adaptation for younger groups, Jay Bocook has streamlined the instrumentation, made judicious cuts, an...

Open (or close) your next performance with this intensely rhythmical yet melodic work in 5/4. A dervish of woodwind lines sets the tone followed by a powerful brass statement that transitions into lon...