SKU: FJ.B1709

UPC: 241444379738. English.

Approximately 66 million years ago scientists believe an asteroid impacted the earth and caused the extinction of seventy-five percent of all life. Reign of Fire illustrates the period of chaos which ensued during this transformative event. Unusual and haunting harmonies prevail in this wonderful programmatic piece that also features many of your woodwind soloists.

About FJH Concert Band

Designed for high school groups and upper-level middle school groups. Independence is encouraged, but many lines are cross-cued. Usually includes an expanded percussion section. Grades 3 - 3.5

SKU: CL.011-4260-01

Desert Fire is a powerful work that provides young bands the opportunity to perform music that is exciting, moving, and expressive without being unnecessarily difficult. Instrument ranges are kept within one octave, and there are no accidentals, key changes, or awkward rhythms, making Desert Fire very accessible for young bands. With expanded percussion parts, driving rhythms and dramatic melodies, Desert Fire is sure to be an enjoyable and memorable addition to any concert.

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

SKU: AP.44911S

UPC: 038081516189. English.

Inspired by the Valley of Fire state park in the southwest United States that boasts stunning red sandstone formations created more than 150 million years ago. Located in Nevada's oldest state park in the Mojave Desert, at certain times of the day, when reflecting the sun's rays, these brilliant sandstone formations create the visual illusion of actually being on fire. An emotional composition that is a perfect for concert and contest performances alike. Juxtaposing bold and peaceful musical statements, this compelling composition concludes with burning intensity. (4:00).

SKU: CN.S11181

This blazing fast work suggests spectacular fireworks and other such explosions with off-beat accents in the driving snare drum and timpani. Set in the standard fast-slow-fast sections, an alto saxophone soloist moves into the spotlight during the slower expressive section.

Firepower was the code name for the planning of the 1997 Royal Tournament by Michael Parker (producer). I met Michael Parker in the summer of 1996 and he outlined an idea based on a firework festival he had seen in Valencia Spain. This sparked off some musical ideas and the result is this piece. The off-beat accents in the percussion part suggests explosions, and there are moments which suggest spectacular fireworks. The work is in three sections, two very fast outer parts surrounding a slower, more expressive opportunity for the alto sax soloist.

Springsteen schreef dit nummer toen hij, door een conflict met zijn voormalige impresario, een tijdlang geen albums mocht maken. Hij stuurde het naar Elvis Presley, die echter kort daarna overleed. Robert Gordon nam Fire opin 1978, maar het grote succes kwam met de versie van de Pointer Sisters, uit hetzelfde jaar. Zelf bracht The Boss halverwege de jaren tachtig een opzwepende live-opname uit. Peter Kleine Schaars schreef een arrangement waarin desfeer van dit Springsteen- nummer duidelijk naar voren komt.

Bruce Springsteen schrieb Fire bereits im Jahre 1977 für sein Idol Elvis Presley, der jedoch im selben Jahr starb, ohne auf die ihm zugeschickte Komposition reagieren zu können. Die erste Veröffentlichung von Fire stammt nicht von Springsteen, sondern von seinem Kollegen Robert Gordon, 1978 wurde der Song mit den Pointer Sisters bekannt. Peter Kleine Schaars schuf nun eine Blasorchesterbearbeitung dieser Interpretation.

En 1977, Bruce Springsteen - surnommé The Boss - compose la chanson Fire qu’il envoie son idole Elvis Presley dans l’espoir que celui-ci la chante. Elvis Presley décède la même année sans connaîtra un certain succès avec la reprise des Pointer Sisters avant de faire le tour du monde dans une version live de légende signée par The Boss lui-même. Succombez la “Bossmania” avec cet arrangement de Peter Kleine Schaars.

SKU: CL.012-4524-01

The Ocean of Fire is a unique and challenging work that takes the listener on an exciting journey through the mysterious and vast untamed nature of the Arabian Peninsula deserts. Clever use of the Arabic (or Byzantine) scale creates the characteristic Arabic or middle-eastern sound that is popularly used in film scores. This exciting work focuses on providing every instrument with engaging and challenging music by interweaving motives and melodies to create a unique soundscape. Compelling!

SKU: CF.YPS66

ISBN 9780825864650. UPC: 798408064655. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.

Inspired by the fire towers that are a feature of many National Parks and forests throughout the United States and the lookouts who man them, this powerful piece begins with a majestic theme in C minor that will dominate its course. A contrasting Allegro idea featuring repeated notes, a striking percussion break and a subtle use of syncopated rhythms help propel this notable selection to an exciting conclusion.

SKU: FJ.B1478S

English.

This dramatic work is sure to be a big hit with students, especially when they realize it was written by one of their peers! A mysterious chant gives way to an energetic theme as the music moves into the powerful ritual characterized by intense percussion. The haunting nightfall returns to the contemplative sounds of the opening before the final section slowly builds into a powerful statement signifying the Last Rite. Intense!

About FJH Developing Band

Slightly more advanced than beginning band. Clarinet 1 begins to play over the break. Rhythms and ranges are expanded to accommodate the end of first-year as well as second-year instruction. Grade 1.5

SKU: XC.HCB2304FS

This one cooks right from the start with excellent melodic material and lots of contrast. There are some really interesting sections of the band in the development part of the piece. Everything builds to a dramatic conclusion from popular composer Matthew R. Putnam.

SKU: FJ.B1660

UPC: 241444370896. English.

Based on pentatonic scales and descending melodies (both common to Native American folk music), the music juxtaposes simple melodic lines with a creative rhythmic matrix that supports all other musical components. Harmonically engaging and brilliantly orchestrated, this is sure to be a popular selection!

About FJH Concert Band

Designed for high school groups and upper-level middle school groups. Independence is encouraged, but many lines are cross-cued. Usually includes an expanded percussion section. Grades 3 - 3.5