A Hymn Tune Rhapsody

"A Hymn Tune Rhapsody," scored by Jerry Brubaker, is a poignant yet powerful treatment of the hymn known as "Softly and Tenderly." The beauty of this lovely hymn tune is present from the simple statement in the beginning through the joyous faster section to the majestic and stirring conclusion! A dramatic epic work! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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A Jamaican Christmas

Heat up your holiday program with this charming arrangement fusing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" with Caribbean flair. It's straightforward and playable in a laid-back reggae style. Merry Christmas, mon!

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A Jamestown Trilogy - Gary Fagan

is a three-movement suite inspired by the story of Captain John Smith and his crew, who sailed from England on December 20, 1606 in three small ships, the Discovery, Susan Constant and Godspeed. They first landed at Cape Henry on April 26, 1607 and then sailed up the James River where, on May 14, 1607, they landed on a site they named Jamestown. In 1608, Smith was captured by the Powhatan Indians. Legend has it that he was considered a threat to the Indians because of his interest in metals and in searching for a waterway west. Smith was sentenced to death and placed on a stone alter to be killed when a twelve year old Indian Princess rescued him. Matoaka, nicknamed Pocahontas (Playful One), the daughter of Powhatan, chief of the confederacy, threw her body across Smith's and saved his life.

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A Jammin' Caribbean Christmas

Give your holiday concert a dose of world music with this catchy medley that includes The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy; Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella; and Go, Tell It on the Mountain. A wealth of percussion instruments help set the Caribbean styles which include calypso and reggae along with a reference to the Creole influence on the islands. A fantastic upbeat medley that will be the highlight of your program!

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A Jefferson Portrait - Elliot Del Borgo

This original composition was inspired by the Declaration of Independence. The narrator revisits excerpts from Thomas Jefferson's words in the document, leaving your audiences in awe. Patriotic by nature, yet contemporary in musical construction, this work will be an outstanding concert closer. Very emotional and highly recommended.

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A Joyful Christmas

Combining a rhythmic twist and luscious harmonies, this clever arrangement of "Joy to the World" will captivate the audience at your next holiday concert. The familiar syncopated pattern is repeated supporting the traditional melody. Once they feel the groove, you're good to go. Lots of flavor with a little bit of funk!

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A Joyful Journey - Robert Sheldon

This stunning new work from Robert Sheldon is a sure winner for your next concert. The emotional introduction of the theme provides your players with great expressive opportunities. The "Allegro Spirito" section takes the same theme of quiet reflection and transforms it to a theme of pride and heroism, leading to a triumphant conclusion. Robert Sheldon has done it again! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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A Knight's Tale - Carl Strommen

Images of a procession of the Knights of the Roundtable are brought to mind with the opening fanfare of . As the piece progresses, the story of chivalry, battle, camaraderie, and the essence of knighthood unfold.

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A Kwanzaa Celebration

A novel way to introduce multicultural music to your students, A Kwanzaa Celebration combines "African Noel" and "Kum Ba Yah" with fun percussion parts that will have your audiences' toes tapping. Great fun and educational too! Correlated with , page 18.

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A La Claire Fontaine

Donald Coakley has created a colourful and harmonically interesting arrangement of the French-Canadian folksong A la Claire Fontaine. Melodic material is found throughout the ensemble and none of the parts is too technically difficult. As the piece progresses, variations in the melody and accompaniment are introduced to maintain interest and propel the work along. This is a great new arrangement for bands in their first year or so of playing.