FJH Young Band

While many often underestimate the extensive colors, harmonies, and emotional ranges available to younger ensembles, this stunning lyrical work sets out to explore those very qualities. While playable...

This hauntingly aggressive work investigates the legends surrounding the exploration of Antarctica. Inspired by the recent brutal winters involving the polar vortex, the music depicts magical scenery...

Step back in time with this thrilling circus galop composed in the style of Karl L. King. Experience an evening inside the Big Top, complete with capricious clowns, amazing aerialists, enormous elepha...

Lots of smiles will appear while performing this small set of variations on the Stephen Foster classic. From fanfares to short chorales, enjoy this delightful and humorous rendition, complete with sto...

This interesting composition celebrates the cultural heritage of the Yakima Indian tribe of the American Northwest. Medicine Wheel is an excellent study in ostinato textures, utilizing authentic percu...

This interesting composition celebrates the cultural heritage of the Yakima Indian tribe of the American Northwest. Medicine Wheel is an excellent study in ostinato textures, utilizing authentic percu...

Exploring the rhythms and sounds of Africa, Quincy Hilliard uses some unusual percussion sounds as well as clapping and pencils hitting stands. A slow, lyrical section provides excellent opportunities...

Teaching improvisational techniques is easily explained in this new Brazilian-style work. An open section of the piece gives the director choices about who should play what part (i.e. bass line, melod...

Based on a Welsh folk song, this simple melody is tastefully scored to fit the familiar style of Holst and Vaughn Williams. After an introduction that builds on fragmentary melodic elements in 4/4 met...

Quincy C. Hilliard uses two Irish folksongs as the inspiration for this new festival work. A drone opens the work which quickly moves to a simple, yet creative setting of The Last Rose of Summer. A sl...

The mystery and wonder of the ancient Aztec civilization serves as the basis of this innovative and colorful new work. A large battery of percussion compliments the energetic writing in all instrument...

This intrepid work paints a vivid picture of the wonderfully rambunctious outdoor markets for which Turkey is world famous. The driving dance is passed throughout the ensemble, and plenty of percussio...

Bring in the holidays with this collection of upbeat Hanukkah favorites that will inform as well as entertain. Pieces include Hanukkah, O Hanukkah; Maoz Tsur; Mi Y'maliel, and the popular Dreidl Song....

Teach 6/8 with this easy work in the style of the popular Irish folk dance. The infectious melody works its way around the entire ensemble as the musical celebration unfolds. Wind players have an oppo...

Inspired by Japanese folklore, this incredibly colorful work is based on two authentic folksongs that are both related to the mythical kitsune, or "fox spirits." The use of alto and soprano recorders...

Based on the Russian folk tune Song of the Volga Boatmen, this piece is an eclectic and engaging set of variations. The familiar melody takes on a variety of forms and tonalities as it weaves through...

Discover the enchanting sounds of Rio de Janeiro with this original bossa nova. The cool and relaxed jazz harmonies are supported by a swaying bossa beat that has been authentically scored for young e...

Step into the ring and dance with the bull! This exciting Spanish-flavored adventure will place you in the center of the action as you face off against a mighty adversary. Hear the matador dance aroun...

This stunning setting of the popular Scottish melody will leave you breathless. Modern harmonies combine with some original material as the piece masterfully weaves through the lush imagery of the fam...

Based on Joshua Fit De Battle of Jericho, this upbeat swing arrangement is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Modest range and technical demands make it easy to focus on style in your teaching. The band even...

This entertaining work is an exuberant and fun introduction to jazz and the art of swing for young bands. Not your typical jazz chart, this work has plenty of development and creative use of textures...

Opening with the rich sounds of the woodwind choir, here is a magnificent setting of John Bacchus Dykes' familiar hymn tune, Holy, Holy, Holy. Rich brass writing sets up the fanfare and key change to...

This arrangement of the well-known Ninth Symphony melody is scored in various voices throughout. The arranger has skillfully scored the melodic line in many textures to create an interesting work that...

Based on authentic musical material from Washington state's Yakima Indian Nation, the composer has woven this lovely melody through a series of dark, rich textures complemented by full percussion. Sur...

This perfect march transcription is penned by the Marine Band's own arranger, Stephen Bulla. Scored to sound full and complete with any size musical group. (2:15)