Jaguar - Goff Richards

Jai Ho (from Slumdog Millionaire) - A.R. Rahman

Featuring driving percussion patterns and strong melodic statements, here is the 2009 Academy Award winner for Best Song from the acclaimed movie Slumdog Millionaire. Effectively arranged for band, here is something different and exciting for your next concert. Dur: 2:00

Jailhouse Rock - Jerry Leiber

Jalan-Jalan - Shin'ya Takahashi

Jalan-jalan was inspired by the music of Bali, Indonesia based upon its unique melodies, modes and rhythms. As part of the independent archipelago "Ryukyu", Okinawa (southernmost Japan) had an active exchange with Bali that included cultural and musical influences. Jalan-jalan means "walkabout" or "walking journey" in Indonesian. It describes a walk in the so-called Isle of the Gods, encountering Bali's beautiful scenery and daily life. Its four themes include "Dawn," "Morning Market," "Beach in Early Afternoon" and "Kecak Dance (a form of Balinese dance and music drama, performed primarily by men) in Torchlight."An imposing pesante introduction will properly establish this song's mood. Boldly balance winds and percussion to the prominent timpani solo. At Allegro Vivo, observe the lighter abbreviated scoring and balance melody/countermelody at E. Melodies are elongated at the Grazioso, and tenor/bass rhythm figures need enough separation to be felt. The urgent-feeling Presto must initially be reserved except for the percussive "slaps"; same thing again at O. The daunting rhythmic figure at Q is actually a chattering effect-combine the two elements to teach continuity and placement. Don't "over blow" the ending, but continue to emphasize unique rhythmic elements.(Shin'ya Takahashi)

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Jalousie - Jacob Gade

Jam on Top - Mark Lortz

This jazzy piece, written in a standard blues progression, is the perfect introduction to this essential musical style. Written to be performed in either a straight rock or swing feel, directors looking to highlight their saxophonists should consider this piece. There are multiple solo to soli saxophone options in the style of an open jazz vamp. The drum parts are written for multiple players but you can also feature a young drum set performer. An excellent light jazz composition to help students learn about blues chord progressions and blues scales while also having fun!

Jam! - Sean O'Loughlin

Jam! is one of the most fun and unique pieces your concert band will perform in their musical development. As a professional musician, a performer will often be called upon to play in many different styles. Jam! provides an opportunity to explore some of those non-classical styles. The band truly does get to jam on this piece, with some hand-clapping to add to the fun!

Jamaica - Timothy Travis

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus, who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar trade on the island flourished. After the abolition of slavery in 1834 it was only granted Home Rule in 1944, but it remained a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Whereas the export of cane sugar used to be Jamaica's main export product for many years, nowadays music has taken over this role. At first American music used to be very popular on the island. Later, however, Jamaican musicians started to experiment and thus in the end created their ownmusical style called Reggae. Well-known Reggae musicians are Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The most important instruments used in Reggae are the bass and the drums. Together they form the base for the style: the riddim. A bass drum accent on the second and fourth beat are characteristic of a typically reggae drum beat. To this syncopic patterns are often added. The rhythm guitarist plays chords in a characteristic Reggae rhythm, not on, but between the beats.

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Jamaica Farewell

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Jamaica Jack - Joseph Compello

Infectious Caribbean rhythms from an expanded percussion section drive this Calypso-style piece and guarantee that it will be a big hit with players and audiences alike. This is a great introduction to Latin rhythms and syncopations and has a variety of phrasings and articulations with which young players need to become familiar. Duration: 2' 30" Key: Eb Ranges: Trumpet - Eb, Horn - C, Trombone - C