FJH-Music-Company - Concert band

Marches have long been a staple of the concert band repertoire and FJH is proud to offer this exciting new concert march by Chris Sharp. Bright and spirited throughout this piece utilizes the rhythmic contrast between duple and triple meters in the tradition of the 'March King' himself. An exciting contest opener.

Show off your trombone section with this upbeat delightful swing setting of the beloved German carol O Tannenbaum as arranged for Concert Band by Timothy Loest. Expertly scored this fun-filled arrangement will keep your students fully engaged and your audience smiling. The spooky middle section presents a clever stylistic twist in which the trombones begin to haunt the band while supported by a variety of percussion instruments including brake drum and flex-a-tone. Easy to put together and fun to perform!For concert or symphonic band available here is the conductor’s score and set of parts.

A beginning band piece limited to a 6-note range Rite of Passage will have your band playing together in very little time. Utilizing smaller chamber sections as well as the full band this is an excellent teaching piece. With no clarinets over the break and no trumpets higher than a written A this is a very easy Grade 1 concert march.

This beautiful ballad for concert band is based on a melody written by the composer's father. Skillfully scored to expose students to more complex harmonies reminiscent of Percy Grainger this wonderful piece explores chorales chamber music and full ensemble writing. An excellent choice for your contest warm-up or change-of-pace concert selection

This saxophone feature has all the elements you can imagine to bring the house down in your next concert. A rock groove sets the stage for your entire sax section. Your audience is sure to get involved as the rest of the band starts clapping to the beat. The slight use of syncopation provides some great teaching opportunities at this level. A great way to change the pace of your next concert.

This lovely ballad utilizes piano with the full concert band giving the work a rich vibrant texture. A songlike melody weaves its way through the ensemble in several delightful settings. If you haven't used a piano in your last concert try this piece for a beautiful and refreshing change of color.

This novelty selection is perfect for featuring your percussionists at your next holiday concert. Tim has used plenty of toys which are readily available at this grade level. The band is also involved throughout including a clever harmonic twist that keeps the piece interesting. A great way to introduce your students to some new auxiliary percussion instruments.

A fabulous way to showcase your clarinet section. This piece lies very well on the clarinet so it will not be difficult for your young musicians. David has scored this to work well with any beginning band instrumentation. Its catchy melody will have your audience humming the tune all the way home. A great change of pace for your concert!

This innovative trumpet feature gives you the unique option of using two groups of antiphonal trumpets set up on either side of the band. All instruments use just six notes in this excellent opener or trumpet feature for your next concert. The piece uses only two dynamic levels and helps you teach accents and staccatos. For added visual splendor consider having your ?trumpeteers? hang colorful pennants from their instruments. Very easy.

Uses only 5 notes!This easy fanfare is the perfect way to open your concert or assembly. Written specifically for an after-school band program this very accessible work uses a lot of rhythmic unison and simple harmonies. Ideal to teach students fundamental concepts of form countermelody and harmony - and with only five notes. Easy music that sounds more complex!

Simple aleatoric passages help recreate the effect of an erupting volcano in this powerful yet extremely playable composition. Using bass drum to suggest the groaning of the volcano the lyrical opening foreshadows the wildness of the eruption and in transition students play any notes and rhythms desired. As the lava begins to flow a cacophonous ostinato appears over a menacing theme in the trumpets and low voices. In addition to the regular part an optional advanced snare drum part is included for accomplished percussionists. The combination of styles along with exciting new sounds for young band make this a must for your next concert! (2:40)

Lloyd Conley has crafted a wonderful arrangement of excerpts from one of Verdi's most famous operas. These familiar melodies work very nicely scored for concert band and will surely capture the interest of both your students and your audience. An outstanding arrangement!

Robert Brown Hall was a virtuoso cornet player an outstanding bandmaster and the composer of many fine marches. This excellent arrangement by Andrew Balent captures all the flair of a traditional concert march and makes the perfect addition to your next performance. An excellent choice and a wonderful way to work on 6/8 with your ensemble.

Woodwind flourishes set the stage for the heroic main theme which establishes the pace of the work. The quiet middle section reflects the sailors’ isolation from land and loved ones before the feeling of triumph emerges once again as the thrill of sailing on the high seas comes crashing right into your concert hall. A great concert opener!

The dragonflies will be buzzing around your concert stage when you select this wonderful piece for your concert program. Ideal to strengthen brass players and teach some elementary ear training the brass are featured playing the melodic line on mouthpieces. The woodwinds and percussion provide a full background before the brass rejoin the group playing on their instruments through the final half of the piece. An excellent teaching tool.