FJH Concert Band

Experience a wild party in a border town along the Rio Grande! The music imagines a traveler emerging from the desert to join the festivities as the music continues to build to a raucous and invigorat...

Inspired by an Arabic folk song of the same name, the music describes a rainstorm followed by a harvest celebration. Opening with atmospheric sounds, the music slowly increases in intensity, accompani...

The legend and history of Ireland come alive in this work that captures the sense of ancient mystery and latent wildness that characterizes the Rock of Cashel. A beautifully crafted lyrical section an...

Written to celebrate the universal tradition of folksong, this multi-movement suite is based on songs from China, Mexico, and Bulgaria. The piece runs the emotional gamut with nostalgic harmonies, beg...

Inspired by the music of Scotland, this stellar original opens with a strathsprey, written in a bold and majestic manner. A brief transition introduces the beautiful Scottish carol Christ Child’s Lull...

Inspired by the wildly popular New Zealand sailing song Soon May the Wellerman Come, this outstanding work takes us on an epic journey with the captain and the ship’s energetic crew. Moments of peril...

This fusion rock chart features rhythm section and can also showcase electric guitar. A great way to add a pop element to your program, this piece is also an ideal vehicle to feature your alto or teno...

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...

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...

Experience a New Orleans vibe with this exciting, parade-inspired crowd pleaser! A celebration of music, life, and love, this piece has an infectious rhythmic groove and spirited melody. Elements of j...

Experience a New Orleans vibe with this exciting, parade-inspired crowd pleaser! A celebration of music, life, and love, this piece has an infectious rhythmic groove and spirited melody. Elements of j...

Here is the perfect teaching tool for your daily rehearsal needs year after year. You'll find these chorales ideal for working on students' listening skills, including balance, intonation, and tone qu...

A great new march in cut time from Robert Longfield, one of America's brightest concert composers. The march begins in Bb and moves up to Eb at the trio strain. Modest ranges throughout. In your quest...

Excellent for festival or contest, this exciting new overture-style work has a haunting classic march tempo. Features interesting harmonic twists, mysterious themes, and various textures. Modest range...

Here is a wonderful theme and variations setting of Coventry Carol. The familiar 16th century hymn is skillfully transformed several times in a most interesting and innovative manner similar to J. S....

A legend that describes the fate of an Indian princess comes to life in this work by one of music education's best friends, Quincy C. Hilliard. Slightly contemporary in nature, the work features an ex...

This lovely ballad utilizes piano with the full concert band, giving the work a rich, vibrant texture. A songlike melody weaves its way through the ensemble in several delightful settings. If you have...

An ideal festival or concert winner, this exciting single-movement work is divided into five main sections. Very programmatic in nature, this piece features lively, energetic themes and swift changes...

Programmatic music at its best, this work has a fast pace that will keep everyone on their toes. Masterfully conceived and written, this piece is very reminiscent of the Shostakovich classics that are...

Marches have long been a staple of the concert band repertoire, and FJH is proud to offer this exciting concert march by Chris Sharp. Bright and spirited throughout, this piece utilizes the rhythmic c...

The Civil War has long been a source of inspiration for poets, artists, and composers. Robert Longfield offers an exciting new work as a musical salute to this dramatic time in American history. Based...

This extensive work is powerful and emotionally riveting. Slight variations of Civil War songs are recognizable while providing new material to keep the performer and listener engaged in the music. Th...

This exciting new work is based on the griffin, a mythological creature native to India, having the head, legs, and wings of an eagle, and the body of a lion. Starting with open 5ths in the clarinets,...

Absolutely thrilling! This whirlwind of energy evokes the heroic spirit of the early seafarers, those brave sailors who traversed the high seas during the peak of the clipper ship era.

Drawing inspiration from the sketches of Leonardo da Vinci, Erik Morales offers this composition based on da Vinci's sketches relating to art, architecture, industry, and human flight. After an ethere...