FJH Beginning Band

Close your concert season with this exciting new work. Based upon a simple fanfare theme, Proclamation will instill confidence in the youngest of players. This stately march is written in Eb with no t...

A beginning band piece limited to a 6-note range, Rite of Passage will have your band playing together in very little time. Utilizing smaller chamber sections as well as the full band, this is an exce...

This bold march is scored simply and sounds much fuller than it appears. It utilizes one trumpet and clarinet part throughout. Perfect as an opener or closer, this piece should be strongly considered...

This stately march is well scored and sounds full from the start. Provide your band with an excellent opportunity to open your contest or festival program with a fresh, new sound from one of our count...

Consider this spirited march for your next concert or festival performance. All instruments have interesting melodic material, including an easy percussion break before the final strain. Articulations...

This rousing parade processional paints a vivid picture of the Roman gladiators and their entry into the arena. A bold opening statement moves into a more tender middle section before a climactic endi...

The band provides the backdrop for your percussion section in this original work that features a full set of those popular percussion tubes---the boomwhackers. This piece can also be played using Orff...

Experience "rush-hour rock" like you've never experienced before! This easy-grooving, well-crafted original derives its automotive charm from the various car horn effects played throughout. Various no...

Experience "rush-hour rock" like you've never experienced before! This easy-grooving, well-crafted original derives its automotive charm from the various car horn effects played throughout. Various no...

This collection of original compositions and arrangements provides excellent warm-up and tone-building materials while making these elements more appealing to young minds. Five percussion parts are pr...

After the enormous success of his first set of tone builders, we are pleased to include a second set of short arrangements and chorales. These are perfect to work on band balance and intonation, and L...

Inspired by Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, Family Fugue uses a narrator to blend the familiar folk song Frére Jacques with a delightful story line of the misadventures of three characters: Woodwind,...

Using no eighth notes in the winds, this solid rock chart is an ideal concert closer or encore. An optional drum set part lets you showcase the talents of a student or you can feature the entire secti...

The peaceful melodies of this beautiful lyrical work are an ideal way to showcase the musicality of your developing ensemble. Extremely modest ranges allow directors to focus on line, tone and musical...

Experience sheer bluesy delight with this skillfully-crafted arrangement of The Blue Danube waltz. This modern New Orleans take on the old Viennese classic will instantly connect with your audience wh...

A bold introduction leads into a very sensitive treatment of this popular traditional hymn. As always, Andrew Balent has given everyone an important musical role. A great way to teach stylistic differ...

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...

Get ready to have a ton of fun! Written in a cha-cha style, this Latin-flavored work features some tasty percussion writing and clever interplay between the different sections of the band. A great opp...

This exotic work portrays the journey of a camel caravan through the harsh deserts of northern Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Beginning with a mysterious statement in the flute, this six-note piece...

This fun and accessible piece captures the carefree feel of music playing on a Caribbean beach. All instruments take a turn playing syncopated melodies, supported by rhythmic ostinatos and energetic p...

Fast, light, and fun to play, this energetic dance captures the spirit of the Slavic culture. Everyone gets a crack at the main themes and solid scoring makes even the smallest groups sound full. Acti...

This spirited work depicts a parade in Scotland from a spectator’s viewpoint. Based on the popular folk song Aiken Drum, the piece layers various elements to create the iconic sound of Scottish pipes...

This spirited work depicts a parade in Scotland from a spectator’s viewpoint. Based on the popular folk song Aiken Drum, the piece layers various elements to create the iconic sound of Scottish pipes...

Played in a fast swing style, this easy piece will get your audience clapping and toe-tapping right from the downbeat. The percussion parts are written to be played similar to the way a set drummer wo...

Use this work in place of a concert march in your next performance. Centering around a ragtime theme, this lighter selection also provides opportunities for the band to stomp their feet. Very easy to...