Partitions de FJH pour Orchestre d'harmonie

FJH is proud to introduce the beginning band audience to the outstanding writing of Robert Longfield. This stately march is well scored and sounds full from the start. Provide your band with an excellent opportunity to open your contest or festival program with a fresh new sound from one of our country's finest band composers.

This three-part overture is extremely easy to put together and is an ideal transition from beginning band literature. Special attention is given to low brass parts insuring that they are not too difficult. A lush lyrical section provides for some more interesting harmonies yet is very approachable by bands at all levels. Use this section to work on balance and musicality with your ensemble. A D.C. al Fine completes the framework of this piece.

A concert march in the classic tradition this piece is ideal for your festival program. Written in the key of E= the difficult key change at the trio is avoided by a modulation to B= instead of the traditional A=. The D.S. al fine helps this piece come together with minimum rehearsal time and maximum result. Consider even using the opening section as a school fight song! (1:50)

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.

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 change make this piece the perfect addition to any concert.

Contemporary harmonies and interesting colors are at the center of this innovative work. While well within the ability of young musicians this piece has an uncharacteristically mature sound that will captivate your audience. After a mesmorizing lyrical opening percussion begins the savage dance that grows more and more powerful as the piece progresses. Optional percussionists throughout the audience can enhance the entire experience as the dancers continue till utter exhaustion and collapse to the ground. Very compelling! (4:10)

This exciting new fanfare combines traditional triadic harmonies with splashes of mild and harsh dissonance especially in the woodwind voices in a driving 6/8 panorama of sound. The patterns and phrases are heard echoing throughout the full ensemble in an avalanche of changing timbres. The piece builds to a powerful and memorable conclusion. Premiered at the CBDNA Southern Conference in Atlanta Georgia 2002.

This invigorating work makes great use of percussion. Reminiscent of Holst's famous portrayal of Mars the driving rhythmic motif is immediately introduced with rhythmic hits reinforced in the upper brass and woodwinds. Several themes are layered for an effect that is easy to achieve with bands at this level. A brief lyrical section provides some creative harmonies which will help develop the musicianship of your band. The opening material then returns for a powerful conclusion. Highly recommended!

Drawing from some of the lesser-known material from Bizet's famous opera this arrangement closely portrays the original with its beautiful lyrical melodies and lush harmonies. Solos are written for flute oboe and clarinet. The piece also provides some optional notes to more accurately resemble the original material.

Include the sounds of Western Africa in your next concert with this innovative piece characterized by rhythm-based upbeat melodies and harmonies. This exciting style evolved from the folk music of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. Chris Sharp includes a wealth of percussion along with vocal parts in the Yoruban language to really get the full effect of the culture. Highly entertaining!

Here's an exciting overture with a wonderful western flavor. It's energetic with a driving and pulsating beat and also features a memorable lyrical line set in lush harmonies. This will be a real winner at contest or festival. Fun to play and highly recommended!

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. Sure to please both students and audiences alike.

Programmatic music at its best this work has a fast pace that will keep everyone on their toes. Masterfully conceived and written this piece is very reminiscent of the Shostakovitch classics that are revered in all band and orchestral libraries. Dramatic and exciting!

Some solo opportunities are offered for your flute trumpet and euphonium supported by rhythmic ostinato figures in the upper woodwinds. Orchestration texture and ever changing timbres add to this work’s strong rhythmic drive making this one piece you will never forget!

This compelling work incorporates elements of mystery and intrigue in a whirlwind of sounds colors and textures. Written in a quick 3/4 time this engaging composition uses an attractive harmonic language expressive melodic lines and clever orchestrations to invoke the fairy-tale imagery of Robert Louis Stevenson’s poetry in A Child’s Garden of Verses. The playful nature of the piece moves between a lilting quality and a more lyrical expressive nature. Wonderful writing and an excellent change of pace for any concert especially for directors looking for a lighter work with substantial quality. (3:52)