Jay Dawson

A 2010 Hit!... from the theatrical, singer/songwriter... the one and only... Lady GaGa!

Jay has crafted an extremely hip arrangement of this legendary hit song. Everybody knows it and everybody will really dig this arrangement.

The King lives on! Jay Dawson uses Elvis's most popular hit to open a show that will thrill audiences and judges alike. And there's not much waiting around for the first impact!

The perfect conclusion to an Elvis show! You'll love the unexpected chorale treatment before the high velocity ending.

Grammy Award winner Lady Gaga debuted this hit song with her performance at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards. Jay's arrangement of this epic dance floor anthem combines big beats with uplifting and disti...

Originally composed by Henry Mancini for the 1963 film The Pink Panther, this has become standard repertoire for many performers. The merging of Mancini's music with the stylings of Michael Bublé rend...

Jay captures the full array of musical material contained in this hit by Billy Joel, one of the legendary honorees at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. This arrangement, with its message and musical con...

With inspiration from Aretha Franklin's version of her hit song, this arrangement captures the soulful essence in a marching band setting with a lyrical treatment of the melody, and a tempo that works...

A current pop hit song by Ava Maxx. This is compelling pop music with a great tempo and catchy hook. The title says it all, and Jay works every little aspect of the song, making it an easy-to play and...

Here is the chart-topping current hit song by Billie Eilish, arranged for the stands. Quirky, yet very cool. This chart is a must have for your pep band. Just ask your band kids!

One of Jay's better festival numbers for young bands. This is a fast-slow-fast trilogy of three well-known traditional tunes: Bonaparte's Retreat, Simple Gifts and The Eighth of January.

In this poignant composition, the famous hymn tune is alternated with a complimenting original melody. As the piece progresses both tunes are heard together in harmonious conclusion.

The Climb from Hannah Montana - The Movie has been a mega-hit for Miley Cyrus. Its message of persistence in overcoming life's challenges has been embraced by all generations. This is an easy arrangem...

Includes: We Three Kings of Orient Are - Ukranian Bell Carol

Watch your students light up when they recognize this melody, originally a Bolivian folk song, now used as the favorite 2nd tune of many current dance hits. If you can play a B-flat scale, you can pla...