FJH Concert Band Sheet Music

Teachers keep coming back to Tripwire by JaRod Hall and Wings to the Mind by Brian Balmages, both of which work beautifully at the earliest levels. Dragon Slayer by Rob Grice (Grade 1) and Colliding Visions by Brian Balmages (Grade 1) round out the most frequently adopted titles, offering strong melodic content and solid pedagogy for beginning ensembles.

Recent additions include Adirondack Park by Ryan Fraley, Stand Tall America by Andrew Balent, and Honor Before Honors by James L. Hosay, all published within the last year and available in full conductor score and parts.

Brian Balmages brings the perspective of a composer performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center down to the student ensemble level. His work appears throughout this catalog, including Wings to the Mind and Colliding Visions, both widely performed at contest and festival. His music balances sophistication with accessibility, a hallmark of his approach to writing for young musicians.

William Owens has been a steady presence in concert band composition since 1993, with a practical pedagogical sensibility that shows in every score. His music works because he understands what student musicians need to play well and what teachers need to teach effectively. His prolific output ensures there's something for nearly every grade level and ensemble need.

Timothy Loest's work for young band is performed worldwide, and his compositions reflect a commitment to accessibility without sacrificing musical substance. His piece Cloud Gate was performed for over 5,000 spectators at Chicago's Millennium Park in 2017, a testament to the quality and appeal of his compositional voice.

Erik Morales brings a melodic and harmonic vocabulary that resonates with audiences and students alike. With more than 150 publications across multiple genres, his concert band works reflect the same versatility and stylistic range found in his classical, jazz, and commercial writing.