FJH Concert Band

This traditional gallop reflects the excitement and thrill of a high-speed rollercoaster ride. The overall ABA ternary form includes a contrasting middle section at the same speed. Using only traditio...

Create a musical fireworks show with this triumphant work that recalls the famous Yosemite Firefall in which glowing red embers were pushed off a cliff, creating a spectacular stream of sparks and fir...

Remarkably similar to the original yet extremely approachable by medium-level bands, this arrangement of Jupiter captures all the fire of the original orchestral version. An excellent way to explore o...

Experience the life of the 19th-century swashbuckler in this fantastic contest piece! The opening theme, The Pirate Life, recalls the lively dance music of pirates after a hard day. A beautiful and ha...

Mystery and intrigue are at the core of this exciting work based on sacred rituals performed by the Mayans in some of the most spectacular and extensive cave systems in the world. Opening with a chant...

Mystery and intrigue are at the core of this exciting work based on sacred rituals performed by the Mayans in some of the most spectacular and extensive cave systems in the world. Opening with a chant...

Based on a strange dream in which the composer saw four moons floating in the horizon, this profound work chronicles a world gone topsy-turvy. With the opening bell tones and eerie whispering througho...

This highly programmatic work follows a group of pirates as they prepare to raid on the open seas, engage in a battle to plunder a British ship of its treasure, and retire to the safe haven of Tortuga...

The struggle of the Seven Years War unfolds in this new work that chronicles the eventual conquest and establishment of Fort Pitt by British Forces in 1758. The opening solemn section gives way to vig...

Experience the mysteries of Bonampak, an ancient structure located in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera. This programmatic work portrays three different rooms within the structure and is thus divided into three...

This beautiful work recreates the sound of a piano with the sustain pedal down. Slow moving harmonies seem to meld together as the lyrical lines soar. The plaintive sounds of the opening give way to a...

Secret codes, double agents, and covert operations converge in this riveting and enigmatic soundscape using adrenaline fueled ostinatos. Stealth-like melodies and dark complex harmonies help set the s...

Explore this fun and colorful work that depicts the mysterious trolls of Mount Horeb (Wisconsin) coming out at night to dance in the streets. Written as a dark, magical waltz, the music moves through...

Experience the International Space Station through the power of music. This epic three-movement work musically depicts several astronauts' first-hand accounts of launch, first experiences of floating,...

Approximately 66 million years ago scientists believe an asteroid impacted the earth and caused the extinction of seventy-five percent of all life. Reign of Fire illustrates the period of chaos which...

Approximately 66 million years ago scientists believe an asteroid impacted the earth and caused the extinction of seventy-five percent of all life. Reign of Fire illustrates the period of chaos which...

This programmatic piece represents heroes persevering through challenges and adversity. Beginning quietly, the music soon transports the listener into a world where obstacles appear at every turn. Ult...

This programmatic work paints a portrait of the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history. In 1865, after the end of the Civil War, the Sultana was carrying Union soldiers up the Mississippi River when...

A skillfully crafted showcase composition for your concert, contest, or festival needs. This majestic overture has adequate cues in the exposed passages to make this a very playable piece for bands of...

Extensive percussion writing highlights this exciting work. Opening with an almost ethereal quality, the piece quickly shifts character to a 6/8 section reminiscent of medieval times. A lush and vibra...

This substantive single-movement work explores a view of the world through the eyes of a child. Captions appear in both the score and parts to indicate each emotional episode as this extensive and pow...

This beautiful chorale allows for a lot of music making. Modulating from A-flat to the key of B-flat, the piece follows the glorious journey of a soul to Heaven. Soaring lines in the brass and woodwin...

This exciting fanfare combines traditional, triadic harmonies with splashes of mild and harsh dissonance, especially in the woodwind voices, in a driving 6/8 panorama of sound. The patterns and phrase...

This one-movement festival work uses a slightly reduced instrumentation, insuring that bands of all sizes will be able to enjoy it. The work is written in three sections, each based on material from a...

Sam Hazo, composer of In Heaven's Air, offers this new beautiful work based on a poem written by his father, poet laureate of Pennsylvania. After a sensitive introduction, the poem is read under a hau...