FJH Symphonic Concert Band

Opening with an edge of uncertainty, soft brass fanfares immediately begin to build in intensity until bold harmonic lines rise to support the soaring melodic material. A flurry of rhythmic activity c...

This delightful galop is the only known band work by Arthur Bird and reflects a clear and buoyant texture with a humorous lightness that is true to the popular dance. This edition comes directly from...

Drawing on some of the composer's early influences including John Barnes Chance and Ottorino Respighi, this mature and powerful work explores the dark and mystical while adding elements of intensity a...

This stunning and emotional work is based on the single word "grace." Largely original, the music weaves a tapestry of solitude, tension, patience and peace. Toward the end of the work, the melody of...

This innovative work explores the fusion of music with mechanical ideas. Based on the rhythmic drive of a factory underscored with a series of musical "loops" provided by the ensemble, the piece explo...

This extraordinary tour-de-force was written when the composer was just a junior in high school! An excellent opportunity to let students play the music of their peers, especially when the music itsel...

This beautiful lyrical work portrays the vivid imagery and yearning emotions described in John Keats' poem Bright Star, which captures the longing for stability amidst a world in constant flux. A lone...

Written over a several month period when the composer's father was dying, the composer states: Throughout this entire experience, I have reached my own breaking point. Over and over again. So I fall a...

This powerful work was written in the wake of the death of NYPD Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo, a hero whose last words and actions saved the life of his partner. His wife Lisa Tuozzolo, an avid speaker and s...

This highly energetic work in 7/8 is inspired by the beauty of dance and the music that inspires its movements. Moving through a broad range of emotions, textures and tonal centers, the music has a co...

Tackle the complex issue of screen addiction with this intriguing work that contrasts the real world around us with the digital, pixelated world experienced through our devices. Powerful sections yiel...

The spirit and industrial sounds of a historical shipyard come to life in this radiant work. From the metallic banging to a celebration of life on the water, the music paints a picture of the famed Ba...

Heroic, sweeping melodies form the basis of this celebratory work highlighting achievement and longevity. The constant rhythmic drive is augmented by soaring countermelodies and engaging percussion. S...

Close your concert in style with this zany tribute to cartoon music and sound effects! From clever melodic references to hilarious effects including a high-pitched scream, ensemble laughter and whoopy...

Commissioned by the University of Miami, this three-movement work covers the full gamut of emotions and has already been performed by numerous all-state and district bands. The short opening movement...

This three-movement work is based on various Scottish dance forms and includes a combination of authentic and original music. The opening Reel begins with a light-hearted presentation of the melody in...

This three-movement work is based on various Scottish dance forms and includes a combination of authentic and original music. The opening Reel begins with a light-hearted presentation of the melody in...

Explore Middle Eastern sounds with this work that combines authentic traditional melodies and rhythms with original music. After a haunting opening, authentic Middle Eastern percussion instruments cre...

This thrilling fanfare by Brian Balmages will set the stage for your entire concert. The audience is taken back to the time of the Roman Empire, with the sounds of the parades that preceded the chario...

Premiered at Carnegie Hall, this minimalistic fanfare celebrates SpaceShipOne, the first privately manned spacecraft to exceed an altitude of 62 miles twice within two weeks. The three sections explor...

All of us are taught to have big dreams and to pursue those dreams. In the spirit of this ideal, Roland Barrett salutes all great dreamers by examining the connection between thought and deed, contemp...

Written largely in the Western genre, Rock Springs Saga begins with a brilliant fanfare, which recurs throughout the piece. A whimsical flurry of sounds and dancelike rhythms ensue before the music se...

While not specifically programmatic, this aggressive work paints a picture of mechanical rage in a rollercoaster of sound. From the opening dissonant chords to the exuberant themes and wildly aggressi...

This imaginative work was conceived as the underscore to a fictional fireworks show. The opening section suggests the massive fireworks bursting in grand fashion as the music thrives on each explosion...

This exceptional arrangement captures all the raw power and intensity of the first movement of The Planets by Gustav Holst. Shortened to be more accessible to younger groups this version uses clever o...