Jay Bocook

Commissioned for the 2012 South Carolina All-State High School Band, Jay's impressive three-movement suite based on melodies from the early American “Sacred Harp” singing tradition is a ma...

Commissioned by Furman University for the inauguration of its 12th president, Jay Bocook's Gloriana is based on The Faerie Queene, an incomplete English epic poem written by Edmund Spenser and dedicat...

This masterful work by Jay Bocook was composed for fellow South Carolinian and highly regarded educator Scott Rush, known for his accomplishments with the nationally acclaimed Wando High School band p...

Commissioned by the McDaniel College Summer Music Camp in Westminster, Maryland, Kirkpatrick's Muse celebrates 30 years of excellence and is dedicated to camp founder, Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick. The piece...

Commissioned by the McDaniel College Summer Music Camp in Westminster, Maryland, Kirkpatrick's Muse celebrates 30 years of excellence and is dedicated to camp founder, Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick. The piece...

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...

From the pen of Jay Bocook comes this intriguing piece that explodes with musical drama and energy. Its themes, all derived from ascending lines, create an uplifiting aura throughout, and build to a s...

A compelling work from the skilled pen of Jay Bocook. This one-movement composition is structured in two main sections, one reflective and one soaring and hopeful, depicting the shortened life of a yo...

UNDER ONE FLAG - by JAY BOCOOK, was commissioned by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games in conjunction with the CULTURAL OLYMPIAD. The work was composed in 1993 for the Atlanta Olympic Band. T...

The classic band work of Clifton Williams is also available for developing bands with this well-crafted arrangement by Jay Bocook. The essence of the original score is retained, but with careful adjus...

A ghoulish and sinister concoction that will delight any audience, particularly on a dark, dreary Friday night concert. Jay's medley includes several musical nightmares that your players will love to...

Here's an easy treatment of the classic John Williams film score. Jay Bocook has skillfully combined the major themes using solid keys, ranges, and rhythms for young band. An impressive Western panora...

Here's an easy treatment of the classic John Williams film score. Jay Bocook has skillfully combined the major themes using solid keys, ranges, and rhythms for young band. An impressive Western panora...

Written in two contrasting tempos, the slow opening section of this overture weaves a texture of striking harmonies and graceful melodies. The fast second section offers a hint of Appalachian folk mus...

Written in two contrasting tempos, the slow opening section of this overture weaves a texture of striking harmonies and graceful melodies. The fast second section offers a hint of Appalachian folk mus...

Written in two contrasting tempos, the slow opening section of this overture weaves a texture of striking harmonies and graceful melodies. The fast second section offers a hint of Appalachian folk mus...