Jamaica Jack

Japanese Pictures

Japanese Pictures draws inspiration from both traditional and modern Japanese music. The harmonies are western as suggested by the accompanying melodies, and the percussion is styled to give the sounds of a taiko drum ensemble. Young bands will find this piece intriguing and different. Use this work as part of your multi-cultural approach to teaching music appreciation. Also a good choice for contest or festival performance.

Jazz Kings

This jazz styling of the popular holiday carol "We Three Kings" offers a tribute to artists who are considered jazz royalty: Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Shades of "It Don't Mean a Thing" and "One O'Clock Jump" emerge around the carol tune as it moves between sections of 4/4 and 3/4 time. Introduce students to playing in jazz style with this fun take on a holiday classic!

Jingle Bell Rag - James Pierpont

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

Tuba part to 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

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.