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2021-22 New Releases - FJH

New releases include 2020-21 FJH publications.
Thanks for your loyalty during the pandemic.
  • Cover of Algo-Rhythms.
    DeimosMany know Mars, the Bringer of War. Now meet his diabolical son Deimos, the Bringer of Terror.
    Cover of Abandoned Toy Shop.
    Woodpecker ConventionEmbark on a scenic birdwatching adventure in this clever wood block feature.
    Cover of Off-Kilter.
    Spooky MansionTake your audience on a forbidden tour of a former grand house that now sits in darkness.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    I Wandered Lonely as a CloudExperience the transcendent grandeur and beauty of clouds in this incredibly lyrical work.
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    Fair ShakeForget the cowbell... what you really want is more tambourine!
    Cover of String on the Housetop.
    High ImpactHook your audience with this high impact, ear-catching thriller.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    Once Upon a BluesNow even your youngest players get to swing. And swing hard they will!
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    Voyage of the Dragon ArmadaThis gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China’s great naval Admiral Zheng He. FLEX BAND EDITION
    Cover of String on the Housetop.
    Chorale and Mystic ChantA beautiful hymn with rich harmonies and suspensions opens this fine work for beginning bands. FLEX BAND EDITION
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    Chorales and BeyondRebuild your ensemble with this new resource. S-A-T-B scoring allows for ultimate flexibility.
    Cover of String on the Housetop.

2019-20 Publications - FJH

  • Cover of Algo-Rhythms.
    Explore the cybernetic world of computer algorithms using just six notes.
    Cover of Abandoned Toy Shop.
    Orphaned toys come to life in this eerie tour of an abandoned toy store.
    Cover of Off-Kilter.
    Explore the unconventional in this dare-to-be-different original.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    This spirited march commemorates the U.S. Navy’s first African-American officers, known as the Golden Thirteen.
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    This exceptional arrangement may well be the first of its kind to capture the spirit of the Baroque period using just six notes!
    Cover of String on the Housetop.
    You’ve heard of a fiddler on the roof? Well, how about an orchestra on the housetop!
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TIM's FJH PUBLICATIONS - SCORES/MP3S

Numbers tell my story...

36

years in music education Itasca, Illinois

22

commissioned works from seven states

105

conducting & clinic appearances in twelve states

4

published instrumental methods over 1,000,000 copies sold

93

published compositions band, strings, jazz band, flex band

10

network TV show music credits ABC News, Warner Bros. TV, Nick Jr.

Tim's Blog

August 2, 2021
Quotes to Teach By
Over the years, I have come across many quotes that have caused me to stop and reflect. For some reason, the quotes that hit me with the most impact are the ones that speak to me as a teacher.
August 12, 2020
Living Your Faith in the Classroom
Growing up, I found myself living under my brother’s shadow. Although I looked up to him, the time would come for me to blaze my own trail. Like my father, my brother became a pastor. My path would be different.
May 7, 2020
On The Nature of Artistic Communication
Music is a sharing experience. Our nation was conceived to the sound of fifes, and we have mourned the loss of our leaders to the sound of somber drum cadences.

Featured Performance

This month’s featured performance showcases the VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band (Chicago) playing Count Rockula.
Experience funky monster rock with the VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band from Chicago. The band performed at F.E. Peacock Middle School in Itasca, Illinois on Friday, October 29, 2021. The JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund sponsored the event through its 2021-22 Young People’s Music Initiative Grant. Many thanks go out to VanderCook’s top-notch musicians and world-class conductors Alex Kaminsky and Stacey Larson Dolan. Count Rockula is a musical parody about an imaginary vampire who loves rock music... Once upon a time, monsters were portrayed as disfigured beings with an inborn desire to scare humans. In an effort to fight against this stereotype, brave individuals stepped forward and reported acts of monster kindness. Soon, American pop culture embraced monsters as kinder, gentler beings. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, friendly monsters began to appear on toys, cereal boxes, and TV shows.
To have your group considered as a Featured Performance, please contact Mr. Loest.
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