FJH Beginning Band

Give the trombones a chance to slide from F to Bb in this Greg Gruner original. A dance-like melody is used by the composer in creating this set of simple variations. Featuring modest ranges, this pie...

Opening with a slow and lyrical section, the piece soon moves into a fast, exciting tempo. Lower voices have plenty of chances to be heard playing the melody while upper voices provide harmonic and rh...

Written in 3/4 , this piece is very appropriate for your concert or festival needs. Its medieval quality with enhanced percussion gives the work an intriguing sound, reminiscent of a film score. (2:00...

Simple percussive effects using woodblock, vibraslap, and slapstick will bring this piece to life. Students will easily visualize the alligators lumbering along as they play this very easy piece for b...

Not very often are we treated to such a beautiful chorale at the grade 1 level. Brian has scored this to work well with your beginning band instrumentation while providing opportunities to work on mus...

A fabulous way to showcase your clarinet section. This piece lies very well on the clarinet so it will not be difficult for your young musicians. David has scored this to work well with any beginning...

This is a wonderful way to feature the lyrical playing of your beginning clarinet section. A simple accompaniment in 3/4 provides a nice background for the beautiful melody presented by the clarinets....

This saxophone feature has all the elements you can imagine to bring the house down in your next concert. A rock groove sets the stage for your entire sax section. Your audience is sure to get involve...

Using only six notes and note values no smaller than a quarter note, Robert Grice has managed to compose a piece that every beginning band student will want to play. Brake drum and gong contribute to...

You'll be surprised to know that this great sounding work uses only six notes in all instruments, with the exception of the clarinets, which also use a low written B to involve the right hand. The pie...

Take a trip across the desert with this new work from composer Roland Barrett. A mysterious introduction sets the mood for an interesting and highly educational aleatoric passage. Easily achieved, stu...

This powerful fanfare captures the spirit of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The opening figure in the percussion is reminiscent of Aaron Copland and introduces the opening theme. As the...

Originally written for advanced symphonic band, this elementary supplemental set can be played along with the original, and is perfect for a massed band performance or recruiting tool. Includes a redu...

Simple themes combine with complex harmonies to create a uniquely artistic work at this level. Designed to be playable by very young musicians, the work is also quite suitable for more mature groups (...

Add some south-of-the-border flare to your next concert with this whimsical novelty work! Dedicated to those wacky, web-footed waterfowl that wander innocently through our parks vying for a quick snac...

Haunting lyrical lines form the basis of this wonderful and dramatic work depicting an individual’s quiet journey towards truth. Themes seem to dissolve into each other as the emotional journey contin...

Allow the youngest of musicians to experience a truly emotional work with this tragic, yet hopeful work about loss and heartbreak. The lyrical lines, complex harmonies and textures remind us to always...

Capture the emotion of "Game Day" in this work that portrays the mind of an athlete in the hours leading up to the big game. Raw emotion meets soaring, heroic lines as the action ensues. From the bold...

A very different selection for your next concert! The Woodwork Factory uses a variety of wooden percussion instruments to evoke the mechanical operations of a woodworking shop. Easy rhythms layer toge...

Breathtaking harmonies meet the simple innocence of the beloved tune Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star in this lush, lyrical arrangement for young band. A wondrous teaching opportunity for phrasing and ex...

Incredibly clever and cross-curricular! This fast-paced work is filled with hidden references to prime numbers woven throughout the piece. Some are easy to find (all rehearsal numbers are prime and ev...

This powerful and driving overture is the perfect way to kick off your holiday program! Featuring a mix of original themes and holiday favorites, this work does not sound like a medley; rather, it is...

This sparkling work harnesses the full capability of a large percussion section! Including 3 different parts for bells along with optional vibraphone (up to three players on one instrument!), chimes a...

This incredibly expressive work uses lush harmonies, flowing phrases, and interlacing textures to depict the transcendent beauty and grandeur of clouds as they hover across the sky. Easily achievable...

Forget the cowbell... what you really want is more tambourine! Feature one or more percussionists in this easy-going, rock 'n' roll tambourine feature. The catchy melody and driving groove will leave...