Jingle Wish March - James Pierpont

What would a concert be without a march? This holiday toe-tapper has a familiar melody, tuneful harmonies, an easy-to-play countermelody, and a typical march bass line. A trio spells out the words "Jingle Bells" before the band transitions into "We Wish You A Merry Christmas". Use this arrangement to teach all the march-style elements while also entertaining audiences at holiday concerts.

John Philip Sousa March Collection

Journey of the Juno

In July of 2016, the NASA space probe Juno completed a 5 year journey to Jupiter. The concert piece Journey of the Juno is named for this event. It is a mysterious piece in C minor intended to convey the vastness of outer space. Composer Joseph Compello consistently delivers music that both intrigues students and contains many teachable moments.

Journey of the Magi - Traditional

Journey of the Magi is a fantastical piece based on the well-known Christmas carol We Three Kings of Orient Are. After an introduction reflecting the nobility and Eastern origins of the travelers, there are three contrasting settings of the carol's verse and two of the chorus. The royal caravan then fades in to the distance as the three Kings continue their journey and search.

Journey of the Spanish Buccaneers

From the call of the open seas to the wistful dance section, Journey of the Spanish Buccaneers will open the imagination of young band students and audiences. This piece opens with a short ostinato that develops into a tone cluster. This is followed by ominous sounds from the brass and percussion, representing the slow lumbering ship on the dangerous, open waters. A lyrical second section is followed by a dramatic return to the opening theme. This contest and festival style piece adds excitement to any concert program.

Journey to Illyria

Illyria is a region in southern Europe, and the name has been used in books and music throughout history, including Shakespearean plays. Composer Sean O'Loughlin takes beginning students on a musical journey, starting with broad melodic statements by the brass, bold full ensemble statements, a contrasting lyrical section, and concluding with a relentless finish. Journey to Illyriaisa sophisticated musical presentation that is still playable by the youngest of students.

Joust

You will hear the power and aggressive nature of the medieval tournament in this strong new work for developing bands by Larry Clark. Larry's pieces are some of the most performed at this grade level and this piece proves why with its bold rhythms, powerful harmonies and singable melodies. Every section of the band gets to shine in this contest/festival style piece.

Joy Awakening

Joy to the Season

Joyful World

From the opening fanfare, this piece will put you in the holiday spirit! Joyful World is an adaptation of the familiar Christmas carol Joy to the World. The piece opens with fragments of the familiar carol cleverly woven into a spirited fanfare. This is followed by a rendition featuring a regimental snare part with playful harmonies. In the third section, the meter changes to create a beautiful 6/4 ballad, leading to a hint of the familiar Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee tune before returning to the original melody. The piece ends with a spirited brass flourish.