Jay Bocook
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Music from Slumdog Millionaire
Winner of the 2009 Academy Award® for Best Picture, Best Original Score, and numerous other awards, this movie took the country by storm. The driving soundtrack of A.R. Rahman played a major part in bringing this powerful and uplifting story to the silver screen. A terrific setting for band! Includes: Jai Ho; O Saya; Aaj Ki Raat; Dreams On Fire.SKU: HL04001215 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
O Waly Waly (A Rhapsody for Band)
Dating from the 1600s, the folk song “O Waly, Waly” (commonly known as “The Water is Wide”) forms the basis for this well-crafted rhapsody for band. The lyrical opening section features solos on flute and euphonium, as a four-note motif common to this song and also “Carolina” (South Caroline’s official song) is developed. This motif unifies the entire work. A Celtic flavored Allegro takes over using this fragment, which leads ultimately to a grand Maestoso section for the entire ensemble. A creative and dynamic work for contest or festival! Dur: 5:00SKU: HL04003069 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Popular (from Wicked)
From one of the most powerful and successful Broadway musicals in recent years, Stephen Schwartz’s Wicked features a magnificent array of songs filled with grit and also humor. One of the show’s high points is this upbeat and entertaining production number.SKU: HL04001185 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Soundtrack Highlights from Les Misérables
Here is a powerful symphonic setting of music from the award-winning movie based on the Broadway classic. This medley includes the new song Suddenly, composed for the film, in addition to the familiar melodies Look Down, At the End of the Day, I Dreamed a Dream, Master of the House and Do You Hear the People Sing?SKU: HL04003530 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Symphonic Suite from Star Trek
Boldly go where no band has gone before! The 2009 blockbuster movie features spectacular new and exciting themes in a dramatic soundtrack by Michael Giacchino. In addition, the original classic TV theme is reworked in a creative fashion. Here’s an impressive setting for the concert stage.SKU: HL04002907 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Symphonic Suite from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Utilizing the distinctive “Jedi Steps” theme featured at the end of the film, combined with the rousing “Finale” from the end credits, Jay Bocook authentically recreates the beauty and power of this amazing film score. Courtesy of Mr. Williams himself, an alternate “concert ending” is provided in addition to the quiet ending as heard at the end of the film.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
The Free Lance March
Composed in 1905, this classic and sophisticated march by John Philip Sousa is unique from the standpoint of opening in 6/8, then switching to 2/4 midway. Jay Bocook has skillfully adapted this distinctive march for contemporary ensembles. Dur: 4:00.SKU: HL04003924 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Hunger Games – Soundtrack Highlights
The film score of James Newton Howard effectively captures the mood and drama of the blockbuster movie The Hunger Games. In this masterful adaptation for band, Jay Bocook showcases the highlights from the score including a distinctive treatment of the haunting Mockingjay call.SKU: HL04003240 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable and tuneful of all Sousa marches, and here is a carefully edited version adapted for young band instrumentation. Jay has skillfully retained the flavor of the original while making it accessible to young players. Add this one to your “must have” list! Dur: 3:30SKU: HL04002641 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
The Rebellion Is Reborn from Star Wars: The Last Jedi
From Episode VIII of the Star Wars saga, here is a masterful setting for mature bands. Based on the “concert” edition created by Mr. Williams himself, The Rebellion is Reborn brings the excitement and drama of The Last Jedi to the symphonic stage.SKU: HL04005451 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Titan Spirit (Theme from Remember the Titans)
The uplifting 2000 movie Remember the Titans is not just another sports movie, but an inspirational true story that endures year after year. With a magnificent film score to match, here is an impressive arrangement of the main theme by Jay Bocook. Dur: 4:50SKU: HL04001183 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Viper
Paying tribute to the storied F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter (known to pilots as the “Viper” and flown by the USAF Thunderbirds), this unique and fresh-sounding overture from Jay Bocook is characterized by bold harmonies and driving rhythmic patterns. The opening slow section sets a mood of anticipation with dark sonorities and brief solos, followed by the fast section which contrasts a striking melody with moments of angular intensity. Dur: 3:20 (Grade 2.5)SKU: HL04003009