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This work is not a traditional jig, beyond its 6/8 time signature, but does have a consistent upbeat, dance-like feel. It also encourages students to whistle, cheer, clap hands, stomp feet, and otherwise participate in the...

The Jig from St. Paul's Suite is an exuberant dance originating from Scottish and Irish folk music in alternating duple and triple time (mostly 6/8 and 9/8), sometimes called Gigue. Geoffrey Brand adapted the original...

Here is an attractive Jazzy arrangement of the Christmas favourite Jingle Bells which can include some members of the public on percussion as well some instrumentalists.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 |...

Jingo is an explosively rousing piece that is not for the feint of heart. With hard-driving ostinatos layered with soaring melodic lines, it represents the frustration and fear one feels in association with war.Genre: Band |...

Pay homage to the adventurous spirit of the early American pioneers as they blazed their trails westward with Johnnycake Trail. Spirited and bold passages reflect their determination while the lyric middle section represents...

Journey and Celebration is an expansive overture, full of strong themes and robust writing. It is an ideal opener or closer for a concert, and in the finale the composer has combined his experience of writing for Big Band...

Journey of Exploration features appealing melodies with exciting rhythmic accompaniments that are presented in a fresh sounding work of style and substance.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 | Duration: 6:00...

After a slow & stately opening, the spirit journeys to a place of rhythmic excitement with driving percussion, vocal effects, and long, lyrical lines.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration: 6:00...

Journey through the Stratosphere is a celebratory work comprising two themes – one soaring & the other lush & lyrical. Cinematic in its scope, one can almost visualize a spacecraft taking you on a journey...

Inspired by the many Wild West soundtracks and feature films, mainly cartoons and animated films, the composer tells his own story in music. The piece A Journey to the West tells of the bravery, courage, but also the...

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. This psalm passage serves as inspiration for the contemplative new concert band work, although the music is not intended to be specifically religious or spiritual...

The Joy of Christmas, originally composed in 1973, is a suite of traditional Christmas songs. ‘The seven joys of Mary’ and ‘Past three o’clock’, feature in the outer movements and are carols...

Joyau is a French word translating to "jewel," or in the case of music, a "showpiece." Therefore, the work was composed as a “showpiece” for the entire percussion section consisting of timpani and an array of...

Joyeuse Marche (originally called Marche Française) was written in 1888. It exudes Chabrier's rhythmical exuberance, spontaneity and wit, bringing pleasure and joy to performers and listeners alike. Truly a march...

"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth" declares the Psalmist. West African chant that became the joyful noise of an imprisoned people; the contemplative song of a monastery; an incessant and irresistible Indian...

This stunning original work for wind band is filled with energy, excitement, and life. This piece will definitely leave the conductor and performers humming its tuneful melodies. An ideal opener for your next concert!Genre:...