FJHmusic.com > Instrumental Music > Feedback Forum        Want to share your comments about a piece you've read or performed? Would you like to give us comments about this website? This is a place to discuss the FJH instrumental catalog with other directors and students. We'd love to hear about your experiences with instrumental music from FJH!    Click here to post your comments Comments: << | Previous Page | Next Page | >> Comments on: Chant and Savage Dance I love this piece! I am a middle school band student and I enjoyed playing it. We played this piece at contest and we got all superior ratings! Ashley Student AL Comments on: Winter Dances I played this piece in the spring of 2004 at Minisink Valley High School in Slate Hill, New York. I must say that to this day, it remains one of the best pieces I've ever played in my concert band. It was a big hit at our school and at our competition that year at Paramount's Kings Dominion. Everyone had a great time with it. Kudos to Mr. Balmages! Nick Student NY Comments on: Flight of the Griffin This is one of the best musical compositions I have ever had the honor of playing. It fully represents what a great piece of music should be. Mr. Balmages is a fantastic composer and a great conductor, one I was honored to meet and speak with. I would just like to thank him for creating such a masterpiece and inspiring those of us who are aspiring to achieve such greatness. Flight of the Griffin is such a colorful piece of music, full of excitement and lyrical lines that told a story to all who heard it. Thank you Mr. Balmages for sharing your talents with us. Erica Student PA Comments on: In Heaven's Air When I was a senior in high school at Indian Valley High in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, we were in the midst of practicing this piece for our spring concert when, tragically, one of our fellow band members and friends was killed in a car accident. From then on, it was obvious that our spring concert would be dedicated to her, and this song would be the centerpiece. I've never felt so much emotion and power flowing through one piece, and I've never forgotten the audience's reaction to our tear-stained performance. When a piece of music can envelop you and make you sense the presence of a lost loved one, it is something more than just notes on paper. In Heaven's Air is an amazing piece for small concert bands. It is moving, compelling, and I'm sure I speak for all members of the IVHS concert band from 2002–2003, in saying that it helped us heal. Thank you for such a beautiful piece. Dwayne Student OH Comments on: Fantasía española Fantasía española is a very good look into Spanish sound and rhythm. I have learned new techniques through playing it such as col legno. My orchestra class is very amused by its graceful tone. I love this piece! Alyssa Student VA Comments on: Roswell, 1947 Roswell 1947, simply put, is awesome. The part for each instrument meshes with all of the others to create an exceptional presentation. Roswell 1947 includes a perfect combination of quick, exciting parts, along with slow, flowing parts that compliment each other wonderfully. It's a great piece all around. Scott Student UT Comments on: Calling Dr. Chops I played Calling Dr.Chops in the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra and man did I have a blast! It was one of the toughest peaces I have ever played but when it came together it rocked! We got a standing "o" from the audience and there were people dancing in the aisles! It was awesome. Thank you for writing great literature for Jazz Ensembles! David Student OH Comments on: The Lightning Spirit The Lightning Spirit is a great piece of music that has allowed my 7th grade concert band to play to it's strengths. It's an exciting selection that I feel will make any young band sound advanced. Richard Gonzales Middle School Director OH Comments on: Incantation And Ritual Our 7th grade band is playing this right now as an extra piece for our concert. I play the flute and really love the dynamic changes and how full of life it is. Although it isn't very difficult it makes you excited to play it and i just love it! Amanda Student MO Comments on: The Brat My students really seem to enjoy learning this piece, it sounds great and it's fun for them to play! Features parts such as 2nd and 3rd trumpet which wouldn't normally have this big of a role in other songs Brandon High School Director VA Comments on: In Heaven's Air This is a very beautiful piece, and what's even better is that Samuel R. Hazo is my conductor for Symphonic Band for All District. So I will be excited to see if we are playing this piece. Its very nice and gentle which is what i like about it. One of my favorites. DJ Student VA Comments on: Celtic Roots My school played this song, it was a hit at the end of year concert. I love Celtic music and this was a great portrayal of the culture. I would most definitely recommend this to high school students. Thanks! Bethany Student ME Comments on: When Spirits Soar I'd just like to say that I truly enjoy playing this piece in my High School band. When my director had us listen to this piece, I was amazed! I was totally excited that we got to play this piece. It has so much life and energy and meaning within it that it literally gives you chills and get you really excited! It almost mad me cry, and even though I'm in the band, I don't get into pieces very much, but this one touched my heart. Larrissa Student OH Comments on: Urban Dances We're currently learning this piece in my high school's band and I have to say it's really interesting! My favorite part about it is how the solo part switches from instrument to instrument throughout the song. It's a challenge, but again, really fun. Menzie Student KS Comments on: Momentum I am an 8th grader at a middle school in Columbia, South Carolina. In our district, we have a concert every year and this year all the 8th grade string orchestras from all 5 middle schools are playing this piece. It is probably one of my favorite pieces that I have played since the 6th grade. It is a really enjoyable piece to play. Rachel Student SC Comments on: Rhythmata Rhythmata by Eric Morales is a wonderful piece of music. I have performed it with my 8th Grade Concert Band, and now plan to use it at an Inter-Mid level town-wide program. It is a very demanding piece, both rhythmically and with numerous chromatics. With the necessary quick tempo, the piece should be rated a 3.5. Robert Hopko Middle School Director CT Comments on: Symphonic Episodes What's great about music, is that it has the ability to show emotions deeper than words can speak. Symphonic Episodes holds true to this tradition. It was a challenge and an honor to play. Matt Student PA Comments on: Deep River I heard this performed at Midwest. It was absolutely beautiful. It is slow and lyrical with plenty of potential to teach important concepts. Patti Rohwer High School Director IL Comments on: Samba La Bamba I'm a first year band student and play the clarinet. I only know a few notes and festival is coming soon. I'm so glad our teacher could find a simple piece fo music that sounds like we are pros! Thank you so much. Baily Student BC Comments on: A Knight's Quest I just passed this out to one of my middle school string orchestras to read through and we absolutely loved it! It is well-written, eminently playable and keeps the violas interested. Thank you for publishing quality music for the developing string orchestra. This is the first piece I have purchased from FJH it it will definitely not be the last! Konrad Middle School Director PA Comments on: Among the Clouds We played this piece for our winter concert, and I just want to say it was simply amazing. I think we played it very well and everybody commented on how great a piece it was. I think it was very well written! Tim Student IL Comments on: Canadian Legend I was part of the orchestra that Del Borgo composed this piece for and it was so much fun to play. I play the violin and I still loved every part of the song including the other instruments. Our conductor Andrew Sussman was so fond of Del Borgo. We played at least six of his pieces in the past three years. In my opinion the best aspect about Del Borgo is his endings, he does such a good job wrapping up his pieces and much like Rossini, you never know when the ending is going to come. Del Borgo is by far one of my most favorite composers. Harry Student NY Comments on: Reflexão e dança I went to my nephew's 8th grade concert expecting the same type of music from previous years but, was pleasantly surprised with this piece. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would like to have a recording of it. Emma Parent TX Comments: << | Previous Page | Next Page | >> Click here to post your comments  About Us :: Composers & Writers :: Contact Us :: Conventions & Workshops Piano Music :: Guitar Music :: Concert Band Music Jazz Ensemble Music :: String Orchestra Music :: Solo & Ensemble Music Canzonique Music :: Percussion Music :: :: Home Copyright © The FJH Music Company Inc.