FJH Developing Band

What a great combination - a locomotive chugging out of the station, gradually gaining speed, and the great American 12-bar blues form. This fun piece is loaded with special effects including a second...

Experience the culture and passion of Spain in this energetic work for young bands. Rhythmic vitality and exuberant melodies are flavored with the traditional sounds of castanets and maracas. A dramat...

Experience the culture and passion of Spain in this energetic work for young bands. Rhythmic vitality and exuberant melodies are flavored with the traditional sounds of castanets and maracas. A dramat...

Explore the mystical history of the Zia Pueblo Indians in this stalwart work. The mysterious solo at the beginning can be played on the recorder to give authenticity to the music. The steadfast "march...

Based on the gospel hymn Shall We Gather at the River? by American hymn writer Robert Lowry, this arrangement includes lush harmonic writing with optional drum set. A great study in musicianship, the...

Andrew Balent offers a great opportunity to feature your brass section in this exciting up-tempo arrangement. The piece provides opportunities to teach syncopation in a comfortable environment with re...

The simple melody and harmony creates a background for your percussionists to show off on a variety of instruments. What makes this piece so unique is that the wind parts are involved, serving a more...

Abstract, musical, thought provoking - these all describe this innovative one-movement work by Erik Morales. Staggered entrances in the brass set the stage for the main theme, and the use of minor cho...

David Shaffer captures the power and awe of a magnificent storm surge in this exciting new work. The use of wind chimes at changing dynamics actually brings the force of Mother Nature right into your...

Relive the story of several American clipper ships that established numerous speed records. The opening heroic line in the trumpets is supported by countermelodies in the upper woodwinds before giving...

This harrowing work depicts a horde of scowling, bewitched gargoyles as they break free from their stone perches and fly about under cover of darkness. After a vengeful introduction, the aggressive th...

Inspire your students with music written by one of their peers! Thirteen-year-old composer Tyler Grant has written a wildly intense work based on the attack that occurred on the Normandy beaches durin...

Embark on a mystical journey to a prehistoric stone serpent mound. This captivating programmatic work pays homage to Native American music and uses a wealth of intriguing sounds and innovative harmoni...

Inspired by the name of NASA’s first manned spaceflight program, this exhilarating work hits the ground running and never lets up! Music rises and falls throughout the piece as astronauts encounter tu...

Inspired by the famous novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this piece depicts the climactic chase through the night as Holmes and Watson try to save the last of the Baskerville family from a murderous ho...

This fun, western-inspired work utilizes two folk tunes to portray a raucous, spontaneous dance that might have taken place around an evening campfire. A smooth, peaceful introduction quickly gives wa...

Opening with a sense of solemn reverence and anticipation, this highly energetic work takes place in France during the Middle Ages. As a knight sets up camp in front of a bridge, the battles begin whe...

During the 15th century BC, Megiddo became the site of the first recorded battle in history. The records of this clash are scrawled in hieroglyphics in the Hall of Annals at the Temple of Amun-Rah. Th...

Take a trip back in time to the royal court of Queen Elizabeth I with this faithful rendering of two Renaissance favorites. Comfortable ranges in the winds and active percussion parts make this piece...

Travel back in time to 1775 and the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the tipping point for the American Revolutionary War. This fiery engagement is depicted with a slow, ominous introduction as soldie...

Familiar melodies from three famous symphonies are carefully transcribed for developing players in this authentic, yet highly playable arrangement. Included is Dvorák's Symphony No. 9 "From the New Wo...

Perfect for getting away from the usual march sound without excluding one from your program, this creative work adds several interesting twists to the familiar formula. Written primarily in the lydian...

This exciting new overture begins with a bold unison statement presented under an upper woodwind ostinato. The unison statement continues to develop until it is presented in full harmony. Softer treat...

The slow introduction splits the melody between the clarinets, alto sax, and flute. This builds into a full band statement scored in a very lush manner. A faster section moves between 4/4 and 2/4, cre...

This cultural piece opens with a slow, powerful statement before moving into a more chamber-like section. Shifting to a fast tempo, Quincy infuses a great deal of energy into the piece as he develops...