FJH Young Band

The stalwart leadership of Chief Yonaguska and the integrity of a proud people come alive in this brilliant programmatic work! The bold, harmonically-rich opening statement begins the drama. A driving...

Travel back in time with this exciting piece reminiscent of the American Old West. The basic syncopations are easily taught and exhibit the spirit of the American West during a time when the cowboy an...

This programmatic work illustrates the eeriness and ferocity of a vast, sub-zero wilderness uninhabitable by man. With optional piano part, the opening "calm" includes dissonant ostinato patterns pair...

Embark on an exhilarating climb up a mountain trail with this compelling work that explores both quiet, thoughtful moments and big, powerful themes. After exerting a ton of energy during the ascent, t...

Inspired by the favorite dance styles of Queen Elizabeth I, this original set of Renaissance-style dances opens with the regal and elegant Pavanne. Following is the sprightly La Volta, a leaping and t...

Relive the tale of a young tribal princess and her quest to rescue her people from utter destruction. Poignant melodies and soul-stirring harmonies beautifully illustrate a brave young heroine who giv...

Written in a D minor/modal tonality, this work quickly moves from a singing style of 84 beats per minute, to a moving 138. The meter is 3/4 throughout with all the instrumental ranges very modest. (3:...

Here is an exciting overture for the young concert band in the conventional A-B-A form. A dance-like main theme is scored in the woodwinds with a bright, driving brass and percussion accompaniment. A...

Change the pace of your program with this beautiful ballad from the trusted pen of one of the world's most outstanding and prolific composers. Swearingen's lush harmonies combined with an ideal key ch...

This upbeat overture displays the flutes, oboes, and mallets in bell-like sounds contrasting with tutti brass and woodwinds. An optional trumpet solo is one of many features in the flowing lyrical sec...

This extensive, processional-like piece is an easy grade 2 and will work nicely as either a contest warm-up or impressive concert finale. Most of the low brass and woodwinds are scored together and th...

This three-part fantasy opens with a brisk, light style. The piece moves quickly into a lyrical treatment of Shenandoah. A restatement of the opening motif leads into a slower section in which the ori...

This innovative work makes use of an optional piano part that is most likely playable by someone already in the band. It was written in honor of Matt Rhodes, a student at John T. Baker Middle (Damascu...

An alto sax cadenza opens this lyrical work. The simple, yet beautiful theme is introduced by solo trumpet. As the piece develops, everyone has a chance to play the melody. A final cadenza by the flut...

After a brief lyrical introduction, Roland Barrett begins a rhythmic ostinato that sets the stage for the heroic statements made by the brass. Open 5ths become very effective in the simple contrapunta...

This outstanding overture begins with a declamatory statement in the woodwinds. The heroic melody subsides to a softer section which still retains the energy of the piece. A beautiful lyrical section...

This new contemporary work was premiered at the 2002 Midwest Clinic and is an excellent way to make use of all your percussionists. After an eerie introduction, a haunting melody is presented that con...

This gorgeous new work captures the quiet, natural elegance of the Cimarron Territory - the present-day "panhandle" of the state of Oklahoma. After the melody is presented in a light orchestration, th...

Spectacular! Rhythm becomes the focus of this work from the opening measures as a large battery of percussion sets the stage for the invigorating opening lines in the winds.

This exciting festival work is sure to captivate your students and audience. Based on Greek mythology, it portrays the story of Vulcan, who gave birth to fire while toiling at his anvil forging the me...

Relive the legend of Kamehameha, the warrior-king of Hawaii who came to power in the late-eighteenth century. A bold and powerful introduction signifies the declaration of war. Driven by percussion, t...

Originally written for advanced symphonic band, this intermediate supplemental set can be played along with the original, and is perfect for a massed band performance or recruiting tool. Includes a re...

This quintessential festival work will showcase your band with its bold brass fanfares, playful melodies, and an emotional uplifting middle section. Invigorating harmonies really set this apart from o...

Start your concert with a short burst of energy that will immediately command your audience's attention. This ideal opener will not tax your young musicians, leaving them more than ready to tackle the...

Change the pace of your next concert with this wonderfully lyrical work based on a world without conflict. Beautiful sweeping lines and soaring countermelodies build to an intense key change before th...