FJH Developing Band

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...

Commissioned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, this piece takes a unique approach and focuses on the small amounts of oil (often referred to as the "tears of Arizona")...

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...

A moonlit chase through a darkened forest... A haunted galop-esque character that adds to the thrill... This exciting work features dissonant harmonies, driving percussion, and optional synthesizer to...

Take flight into mythology with this enchanting piece named for the legendary winged messenger himself! Beginning slowly and magically, the music suddenly becomes sprightly and playful. Your students...

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...

This unique work follows a young group of friends in search of adventure in a nearby forest late at night. Once inside, the trees around them begin to stretch and seal off the entrance. Trapped inside...

An epic battle meets the storm of the century in this programmatic piece. A powerful main theme is accompanied by an intense, rhythmic foundation before moving into a contrasting lyrical section at th...

Bring down the house with this delightful and incredibly authentic transcription that allows you to experience the work of Johann Strauss, Sr. in all of its glory! Consider using the optional clapping...

Bring down the house with this delightful and incredibly authentic transcription that allows you to experience the work of Johann Strauss, Sr. in all of its glory! Consider using the optional clapping...

Bring down the house with this delightful and incredibly authentic transcription that allows you to experience the work of Johann Strauss, Sr. in all of its glory! Consider using the optional clapping...

Experience the music for an exhilarating action scene... without the scene! Students need to get creative as they come up with their own action scene that corresponds to the music. Aggressive, relentl...

The use of "snares off" and a tom-tom part will take your students on a musical safari with African Journey. Open 4ths and 5ths create a very mysterious setting. The piece also features some excellent...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...