FJH Concert Band

Snare drum solo and muted trumpets set the tone as the endearing melody of our National Anthem is first introduced. Each new entrance is a textural gem as the work harmonically unfolds, and builds to...

Everyone has experienced a calming sleigh ride, but for your next winter concert add a new dimension with a thrilling toboggan ride! Your audience will be holding on as the toboggan speeds into its fi...

A fun and fast-paced work, this overture from Erik Morales explores a variety of timbres and harmonies as it seamlessly moves through several themes in constant development. A bold opening fanfare con...

This thoughtful, yet powerful arrangement brings a distinct patriotic element to your program with a focus on harmonic beauty and ensemble sound. Melodies linger at times, then push forward as the mus...

This thrilling fantasy showcases how all lives are fantastic journeys. The uplifting spirit of the opening theme (based on a hymn by Haydn) permeates the entire work in various forms, rhythms and text...

Premiered by the Ohio All-State Band, this stunning and emotional arrangement pays homage to the amazing performance by Bruce Hornsby and Branford Marsalis at the 1991 NBA All-Star Game. That performa...

...Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. This beautiful verse is the center of this haunting work dedicated to a vibrant young lady whose life ended all too soon. While not tec...

Feature your trombone section in this rip-roarin’ arrangement of the famous Tiger Rag. Trombones alternate between playing melodic material and providing humorous fills, taking full advantage of their...

Here's an exciting overture with a wonderful western flavor. It's energetic with a driving and pulsating beat, and also features a memorable lyrical line set in lush harmonies. This will be a real win...

Here's an exciting overture with a wonderful western flavor. It's energetic with a driving and pulsating beat, and also features a memorable lyrical line set in lush harmonies. This will be a real win...

This short three-movement work paints a picture of one of the most beautiful and historically rich countries in the world. The first movement, This Proud People, quotes bits of Scotland the Brave, the...

This short three-movement work paints a picture of one of the most beautiful and historically rich countries in the world. The first movement, This Proud People, quotes bits of Scotland the Brave, the...

This short three-movement work paints a picture of one of the most beautiful and historically rich countries in the world. The first movement, This Proud People, quotes bits of Scotland the Brave, the...

Bring the sounds and history of the traditional town square into your concert hall with this excellent work by award-winning composer James Syler. Based loosely on several American folksongs, the thre...

Close your concert with this original Czech-style dance that constantly builds in texture, intensity, and tempo. After an aggressive introduction with full band, clarinets state the melody as the wild...

This four-movement suite is based on a collection of Welsh songs inspired by war and revolution. The first movement, A Mighty Warrior, uses a folk song surrounded by original material, much in the sty...

This four-movement suite is based on a collection of Welsh songs inspired by war and revolution. The first movement, A Mighty Warrior, uses a folk song surrounded by original material, much in the sty...

Concert band meets bluegrass in this innovative work that infuses a multitude of stylistic influences within a contemporary framework. Making use of traditional instruments such as washboard and spoon...

Get ready to hoist anchor and set sail with this dramatic theme and variations based on the well-known shanty Drunken Sailor. Experience the jaunty, swashbuckling theme as it is passed throughout the...

Inspired by a trip to Honolulu, this music embodies the "aloha spirit" that so many discover when visiting the islands of Hawaii. Making use of a wealth of authentic percussion instruments (along with...

Based on pentatonic scales and descending melodies (both common to Native American folk music), the music juxtaposes simple melodic lines with a creative rhythmic matrix that supports all other musica...

Based on oral history of the Anishinaabeg, this piece draws its name from Ojibwe historian Basil Johnston, who offered the literal translation of the name as "Spontaneous Beings." Based on authentic f...