Janas Dance - David Gorham

A doubly delightful original both fun and educational. The dance-like qualities provides directors the opportunity to introduce easier multi-meter writing in an enjoyable and catchy setting. Enjoyable for programming, effective for teaching.

Jangle Bells - Gary P. Gilroy

You cant have Christmas without Jingle Bells, and if you like Jingle Bells you will love Jangle Bells. This clever arrangement of the popular Christmas song is perfect for young players and will be enjoyed by both the players and their audiences while getting everyone into a happy, holiday spirit. Featuring creative, clever percussion, and contrasting musical styles, everyone in the band plays an important role in this holiday treat.

Japan - Jaroc

Japanese - George Gershwin

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Japanese Festival - Quincy C. Hilliard

This is an excellent contest work that explores the style and flavor of Japanese music. Characteristic scales and harmonies are coupled with extensive percussion that mimics authentic Japanese instruments. The scoring is bold and colorful, and challenging enough to please adjudicators and audiences alike!

Japanese Folk Suite

Japanese Folktale Rhapsody

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Japanese Graffiti - Tessho Hagiwara

Japanese Ninja - Derek Bourgeois

Japanese Pictures - Kevin Mixon

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.