Jaffa Gate Overture - Laura Estes

Laura's music is always poignant and full of opportunities to teach across the curriculum. Jaffa Gate Overture is a wonderful new work for the contest & festival season with a simple and effective A-B-A form that will set them up for success!

Jager Chor aus der Freischutz - Carl Maria von Weber

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Jagermars - M.H. Forster

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Jagerslatijn - Wim Laseroms

Jaguar - Goff Richards

Jaguar - Rossano Galante

This exciting work from Rossano Galante takes us on a musical journey through the eyes of a fearless feline, the jaguar. The composer uses a driving ostinato under a dark, melodic theme to portray the stealth, precision and speed of this amazing creature. A dynamic piece for mature bands.

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